Breeding horses and selling them across the territory and even farther afield into Wyoming and the Dakotas was very prosperous for him. The size of the spread and his—our—house were signs of his success. He might have liked to control how his business was run, but he had very skilled ranch hands to take care of the animals for days and even weeks at a time if needed.
“Dahlia, you know where things are.”
I went to the cupboard and took down three mugs and carried them to the stove where a pot of coffee was always hot and fresh.
“Get me a cup, too,” Lily called.
I served everyone as my sisters peppered Garrison with questions. He either responded readily or dodged a response with deftness and skill. Not everyone could handle my sisters easily; they were overwhelming and loud. While Garri
