Being out at the old place put me in a sentimental mind, for I got to thinking of that day so long ago when I came a-courtin’. I thought I was a right smart catch back then, but I learned pretty fast that I was the lucky one. If you hadn’t stuck by me when we lost the boy, I think I’d have gone as crazy as that fellow whose wife was killed by Indians. Then the Almighty gave us Lorena, and things just got better after that. Since you know me good, you know I’m not much for putting my feelings down in words, and I guess I’ve said more here than I ever have.
Well, Mattie, if I was there, I’d come up behind you and give you a hug and take your breasts in my hands, the way I like to. Now, don’t blush when you read this or say we’re too old, because there’s life in the old man yet.
Come Tuesday, I’ll board the cars that will take me toward the sunset and our Prairie Home. I’d like it mighty good if you’d welcome me with a rhubarb pie from that old clump we set out our first year in Colorado. Give my love to Lorena and save a good measure for yourself from
Your Darling Boy
Luke Spenser
Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Epilogue
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