Chapter 9 - Friends, New and Old32nd Unimont (Turnsday)
As promised, the heavy rains fell overnight, accompanied by gusty winds that broke small twigs from most every tree to litter the ground. But once the strong storm cell pushed through, a gentle soaking rain cascaded over Undun and the surrounding prairie. Freshly tilled earth turned to mud and the green shoots of grass sprang up within hours.
The next morning, Quinn was called to help finish sowing the field the planters had started the day before, which meant by the time he arrived home again, he was caked in mud from hat to boot. Smartly, he left the dirtiest outer layers in the laundry room downstairs, keeping the barest clothing on for decency as he climbed the back stairs at the south end of the third floor wing. This route avo
