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That someone was probably a smartass.

Like the speculation, Doc, but she comes from a respectable family. Supposedly. Her father sounds rich... he brought her a dress that impressed a man like Albert. Yeah, I don't think August should waste any time getting clear of his family... and stepmom. Poor Rob. He he. Wonder what his life will be like? Thanks, buddy. Cheers! G

Love an honest man.

Or... like Mondays? I save mine for special occasions... though I barely remember those.

Sounds to me like there'd be plenty. Just saying @Jason Rimbaud

Lol. You do you, Doc! Going commando happens to be my daily practice.

@Phredd2 Welcome to the Paddock. It's kind of like a circus funhouse around here.

Yeah, I am upwards. If I was a tree I'd be a Douglas fir. My hands are full with a farm (no horses left--just mowing and stuff now) four kids times 2(2 live in the downstairs apartment), 4grandkids, I cat, one dog, and a house that is way too big... of yeah... and the writing thing.

Duly noted. The bathhouse special plus Medical Kevlar. *checks my closet*

Oh, sweetie, no. Fossils got nothing on me.

Hello, Les! Thank you so much for this. Sorry for the delay in gittin' them nekkid again, but patience is always rewarded. August was a rockstar, wasn't he? He was cornered, and for the first time had something well worth fighting for. I can imagine Fletcher would be proud of the courage and intelligence he showed. Albert is not an easy man to fool. I can't begin to express how happy it makes me that you think this one is as good as my other westerns. Yipppeeeee! Cheers, my friend.

If Cassie failed, then that gives me pause. Okay... phat I like. Should I be honored? You're not going to stalk me are you? No... no pics. I'm done with those. No stamina? What a shame. There are pills for that. Monday... I ain't scared. Yee haw!

Trust me, I do it right when I do it. I just prefer sharing more than liquids... I prefer a meal. You make a good point. At some point I will dive into the filth you concoct... will I need water wings or a full wetsuit?

My humor might be just as warped as yours, buddy, but don't expect me to put that in writing... oh! Wait... ooops. I love banter, and I don't take offense easily... unless you tell me my ass is fat. Intriguing? Now see... I can read between the lines, and you are loving my story. Whoa! Keep that belt in place till Monday... don't promise something you can't deliver. Fair enough... it will get romantic, and if you're not man enough to handle it I'll understand. I also like a man who accepts blame. It will be a YOU thing. See you Monday with my boots on and ready to kick some ass. Cheers!

He he. I love slowly revealing who a character is. August definitely had it in him, though I doubted he believed that himself. And yeah, he definitely got one over on his pa... there is no question in my mind, but who knows... Rob is going to have to behave himself with this pretty new wife moving in. I can see him in the bunkhouse in no time. August also did some great bargaining after his pa accepted his plan. A team, a wagon, and a harness. That's more conniving that worked out beautifully. His mother has been dead for ten years, so I doubt there is much of anything left that was hers. I think the biggest surprise for readers might have been that Albert truly loved his first wife. It's clear losing her affected him. Thank you, my dear friend.