I gave a rather agreeable expression and replied, “I can see that, sir! It is a very welcoming sight.”
Robert seemed amused at my expressions and amazement. The wagon continued to lurch forward as we crossed over two roads to reach the entrance to the property. I could instantly see that the farmhouse had exquisite craftsmanship. We rode past the main house and underneath a wooden banner that was supported on each side by two pens. The left pen held hogs that were rather large, and the right held chickens that seemed to be rather curious about our arrival as they all clucked and strutted toward us. I was amazed at the size of the farm as well. There were so many pens and pastures with all sorts of animals all around. Mary’s aunt and uncle seemed to have every farm animal known to man repr
