Cole helped the vaqueros. Chet took a bath, shaved, and sat in the living room reading the Miner newspaper editions that he’d missed. “Well, world traveler, what are your plans?” Marge asked. “I need to check with Sarge to be certain everything is fine in Gallup. That’s a very important part of this operation. Our sales over there will keep us expanding.” “Are you concerned about it?” “Not concerned, but the potential is there. They’re pleased we delivered on time and good well-fleshed cattle. But I worry people might try to underbid us. They say their experience with us has been what they expected, but it could be fragile.” “Do you need to go over there?” “Maybe later on.” “Maybe it will be less pressing on you in the future.” “All I care about is you and the baby first. Family, ranches, and my people next.” “Oh, I can’t complain. I miss my horses. I miss being more active, but I have you and the baby warms my heart.” After supper, they went to bed and he slept hard.
