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RYDER
I dealt with Robert Dray, who cried like the little boy he was before I even shut the cell door behind him. Needless to say, he learned his lesson about petty larceny swiftly and I doubted I'd have any more problems with him, at least until he was old enough to shave. By then, the consequences would be greater and the duration behind bars would be lengthier.
By the time I reached the Todd ranch, the missing cattle had been found, so I was offered to share their lunchtime meal. In order to be hospitable, I couldn't refuse, even though I wanted to get back to Ellie as quickly as I could. I was confident she could adjust to life in August Point, and it was important that the transition was a smooth one. I didn't need to be married long to know a happy wife meant I was happy, too.
