Chapter 5
Ward was up early the next morning. He went out to the barn to help his dad and Joe with the milking. He’d told them the night before that he’d be starting at the mill today.
His brother was tossing grain into the mangers for the cows when Ward came in. “Well, looky who’s here. Good morning, Sleeping Beauty. ‘Bout time you got that sorry butt of yours out here. Are you here to help or just observe before heading off to the mill?” Joe grinned.
“Who says I’m not gonna help? I’m here ain’t I? I can help with morning chores most days and some evenings, too, even if I am working at the mill.”
“We’ll see how long that lasts.” Joe went to the large sliding barn door at the end of the aisle and opened it. “Go get ‘em, guys,” he said to Zeta and Teller, the two border collies who’d be
