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They walked back to the cabin and ate . There was beans and rice with tortillas and rice . Beans and cornbread , with pecan pie . They ate well celebrating . They knew tomorrow might bring many things but today was a good day at the Black Mule Ranch .

They all sat and talked . Everything was good ! God was working in all their lives .They laughed and rejoiced ...Lucy Burnet and Ed Rawlins getting married ! Ed was awkward but tried to do what was normal and Lucy got silent which was not Lucy ! They both were hard pressed almost beyond their limits...

They just had ham sandwiches with mustard sauce for lunch . A big meal was planned for after the wedding . Everyone was excited and looking forward to it ! Ed asked Wade , Zeke don and Joy to stand with him . Lucy asked Katy . Willow Mae and Rosa to stand with her . At mid afternoon they shut down a...

Well as Wade predicted Willow Mae , Katy and Lucy had a fit over Claud and Ray leaving to go home . Claud told them so sat and listened to them . Joy was at the pens with Ray , Joy rode both horses and tried them out for Ray . They both chose the sorrel as the best horse and Joy adjusted the stirrup...

Later in the day Claud and Ray went to Wade , Claud said ...Ray and me been talkin Captain , We are leaving with the wagons to Eliasville . We are good enough to ride and that would get us off the prairie and on the main road home to West Texas . We want to go home Captain , you folks saved our live...

Claud was doing a lot better and so was Ray . Zeke had made Ray a cane to help his wounded leg . Ed took Claud and Ray to the horse pens . He pointed out the Comanche horse he had taken on the Lano and told Claud ...He's your's Claud . I rode him back and he is good and sound , I figure him to be a ...

Much was happening . Willow Mae was moving in with Zeke . Katy was teaching Rosa to saddle the black mule and how to ride . Lucy was making food for the men for the crossing . Wagons and horses being readied , Willow Mae washing clothes for those leaving . Zeke and Wade talked to the Garcia's and de...

Wade asked Rosa to ask Cliff Jones to bring Ken's saddlebags to him . In a bit Cliff came in the cabin with the saddlebags . Wade said … I want to check his saddlebags to make sure there is nothing that would embarrass his family . Lets look together Cliff . There was little in them but extra clothe...

Don was in charge of getting the wagons and men ready to make the crossing . Wade wanted Don to take his reports to headquarters and bring back dispatches and any news of what happened at the canyon . Don would be over everyone and try to find five new ranch hands guaranteeing them three months work...

After lunch Wade stood up . He called the ones in that were through eating on the benches outside . He said ...I have talked to Ed and Lucy . It makes me happy to tell you they will be married at the river tomorrow evening ! Everyone started cheering and clapping . Wade said ...This is a blessed tim...

Ed sat up on the edge of his bed then stood and walked to the table sitting down by Wade . He asked Katy to get his saddlebags and bring them to the cabin . To also bring Zeke and Lucy back with her . Katy didn't question him and left to do as he wanted . Ed told Wade ...I heard you and Katy , I wan...

After breakfast the next morning Zeke and Willow Mae were planting the garden . Ray was sitting on the bench outside with Lucy talking . She was washing dishes and Ray dried them with a clean flour sack stacking them beside him on the bench . Rosa had taken Nate to watch the men work expanding the s...

Ed and Lucy walked back in the cabin . They announced they would be married . Willow Mae , Katy and Ray were all excited and happy ! Katy told Willow ...Lets go tell everyone ! Ray was congratulating the Lucy and Ed , Zeke came walking in fast and hugged Lucy then shook Ed's hand . Everyone stopped ...

Lucy couldn't speak till she calmed herself down . She measured her words saying ...I love you too Ed . I think your a good man . I seen you change Ed , your more peaceful than you were not long ago . I think that's a good thing . Ed said ...This place makes us all change Lucy . Lucy shook her head ...

Joy told about riding through Abilene and Wade didn't know what to say . Joy said ...Ed taught me a bible prayer Wade ! You want to hear it ? Wade said quickly he would love to ! Joy repeated the twenty third psalm and told Wade ...I could teach it to you Wade if you want ! Wade said ...I think I kn...