Chapter 26: The SummerDickon stepped off the train to be greeted by a sour-faced seventeen-year-old Devon. “Hullo, Dev, what's wrong? Is everything all right at home?”
Devon shrugged. “If you call listening to Papa and Mama arguing day and night all right, it's fine. Are you here to sell the place? We heard your name was now on the hold's deed.”
“No, I'm not selling. I am just checking on the buildings, the cattle, the prices, and even the Silver and Green Institute. I want to see how that dig is progressing and if anymore old charts have been found.”
Devon was still frowning as Dickon moved along the side of the train where they were unloading the bags. Dickon grabbed his and walked back. “Did you bring a wagon or my horse?”
“So, all the horses are yours too.” The jealousy and bittern
