“For a while he listened to their stories. They had a lot to say, but most of it was about themselves, and he’d heard it all before. As usual they were in high spirits, for their work was easy and fun for them. All they had to do was to watch the small band of mares, making sure none of them strayed or got into trouble. It was an hour before sunset, but with the air already turning cold they had started the fire. They were a thousand feet above the plateau, and on a gently sloping range where gr...azing was rich and water plentiful. The band seldom moved beneath the clear sun and sky. A mile or so beyond, cattle were grazing as peacefully as were the mares. McGregor made out the forms of the men riding slowly around the large herd. In the first week he had spent with them he had learned he was the worst kind of an amateur at handling cattle. He knew for certain he’d never had anything to do with steers before. For a few days Allen had watched him work, and then wisely had assigned him to Mike and Joe in caring for the broodmare band.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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