It was a brutal pace for the horses, but they pulled into the Rearing Bear Ranch a day early. Kasper knew he had to discharge his passengers, water the horses, and head towards Schmidt"s Corner. Daylight would slip away within three hours and he wanted to be home.
Mina had been fussy all day. It had done little good to pass her between MacDonald and Anna. When they pulled into the yard, Mina tugged at her mother"s sleeve.
“Mein potty, Mama.” Mina would mix English and German until she started school lessons with Uncle Kasper.
“Ach, she has not been for three days.” Anna picked her up and ran for the outhouse.
MacDonald tossed his satchel and cane over the side. “Did ye wish the rifle or the shotgun for yere drive to town?”
Kasper shook his head. “No, I wouldn"t be able to hit anything
