The man arrived in one of those new mechanical vehicles that spewed noise and smoke over the landscape. Behind the mechanical carriage were two wagons filled with equipment and four young men. The wagons were driven by two handymen from Beltran. Brother Anton greeted them at the gate trying not to show his surprise at the sight of what was called an autocarriage.
“Welcome, Mr. Manfred, we"ve been expecting you. I"m Brother Anton.” He heard the clatter of hooves behind him and stepped out of the lane. He and all of the men were opened mouthed as Marika went streaking by them on her horse Ginger, her red curls flowing free in the wind.
At least, she has gone, thought Brother Anton. Now when the other one leaves I can present this fellow to the Teacher. He smiled up at the new arrival. “If
