Since old man Albert let Howard stay there. He has to be a ranch hand. Howard has never been the type of man that works. He has been complaining to himself all morning. "Nancy married Willie. How long have those two been screwing around behind my back? I can't believe this shit." Howard is talking out loud.
Albert laughs. Howard didn't know that he had been standing behind him.
"So those two finally done it. Willie and Nancy have been lovers for many years. Even before she was married. Hell everyone in town knows about those two and about you and her. I heard that he told her to either marry him or it was over. That he would marry Mattie. I guess she didn't want that to happen."
Howard kicks the ground. "Damn it."
Albert looks at Howard. "Let's be honest. I don't like you. But you
