The stable yard was quiet when Loren arrived and he began forking the hay to the horses. At least they had a clean smell to them after Brother Calvin. Manny was nowhere to be seen. Probably still in the clutches of the good Brothers. He shuddered. Manny didn"t deserve that. He hoped Manny"s family had enough influence and money to free him.
The weekend foreman came in about nine after early Way Book Readings and nodded at him. A few minutes later the foreman"s stout body loomed in front of Loren. “Where"s Manny?”
“He didn"t come in this morning.”
The man shook his head. “Oh well, it"s his papa"s problem. Do what you can. I"ll let you know if you need to work late.” He went back inside and Loren was left alone with the horses.
Since it was Way Book Reading Day at the Kirches, few freigh
