Capítulo 16: Chapter 16

“Hau, now he seem fine with us here.”

When they were stretched out and in each other’s arms under their buffalo robes, Lee wondered if it had been wise to come here after all. Although Jethro seemed alright with them now, what he had said about the climate of the area with regards to whites and Indians had Lee worried. Not only were he and Tatanka of different cultures which could offend both sides, they were lovers. That could offend everyone.

Lee drifted off.

* * * *

The next morning they rose with the sun. They got their gear ready to load on the horses and walked toward the house.

“Well, I guess we better be going on,” Lee said to Jethro who was headed for the barn to milk the cow.

“Oh, no, not yet!” came Jethro’s reply. “Annie’s made you a big breakfast. Y’all have no idea what your visit’s meant to her. She’s been mighty lonely out here.”

With no heavy time schedule and no real destination, the trio was happy to have another good meal and some time to plan.