Texas Tender
“He chattered away with the simple pleasure of a young man who takes pride in his accomplishments. He had a love for the land that his sister didn’t appear to share. Whereas Carl could be excited at the shape of a ridge or the sweep of open prairie, Idalou was more likely to point out that the land had been overgrazed.
“We’re lucky to be on the edge where the soil changes from limestone clay to red or brown clay,” Carl was saying. “Because we have the darker clay, we have more substantial soil, which gives us better grass.”
“Little good it does when McGloughlin’s cows come over and eat it up before our own cows can,” Idalou commented.
“We have the only dependable water, too.”
“At least McGloughlin’s stock hasn’t been able to drink it all up,” Idalou said.
They’d been following a beautifully clear creek whose pure spring waters sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight. Tiny fish darted to safety among the large stones that caused the water to rush and tumble with a satisfying murmur.
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