Chapter 6
Lou strode off toward his cabin, eager to show Spark the two ranches he was especially interested in. He wasn’t quite sure from the sketchy map, but it looked like one of them was only a few miles away. When he realized the cowboy wasn’t right behind him, he slowed and looked back. Spark ambled along, holding his left arm close to his body, and taking his time. He looked like he was a million miles away.
Lou paused. I’m moving too fast here, both walking and in plans. Is it stupid and dangerous to try to give reality to a dream?
Spark came up alongside him and gave him a grin. “Got to wool gatherin’ there for a minute. Least that’s what my grandma used to call it—forgetting where you was at and what you oughta be doin’. Sorry.”
“Still pretty sore?”
“Somewhat, but it’ll get b
