Living near the top of a high ridge caused them to feel every breeze and gale that came across the prairie. It also made them vulnerable to the effects of that wind. Jessica tried not to despair. She knew that any plans she had for the ranch would have to wait until spring, so she tried to busy herself around the house. Her friendship with Kate also blossomed as the women worked together. Kate gave Jessica her first lessons in canning, butchering, and quilting, and out of everything she learned, Jessica thought quilting to be the very best. “I think quilting is the only way to make it through the long, lonely winters,” Kate told her one afternoon. “I’ve passed many a winter this way.” Jessica stared at the quilt block in her lap and sighed. “I just wish I was a better seamstress. My stitches are so long and irregular. I’m sure I shall never be able to make anything useful.” “Nonsense.
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