November 24, 1869

Nebraska. 

I was reading in my room tonight when a voice called from outside. “Misses Trin! Wookie! Are yous homes?! I got a hos!” 

“I’ll be down soon!” I chuckled and headed outside to greet Andy who was sitting proudly on a horse. “Well hey there! That’s a nice horse ya got!”

“Might names him... Todd!” he smiled proudly. 

“Logan let ya wander off alone hmm?” I chuckled. 

“He not here eberyone is gone not sure wheres dink Georgetown. I only been dere few times.” 

“Oh, I see.” 

“Is Todd a good namers?” 

“Works for me!” I smiled. 

“What are you doins?” 

“So does Todd like the snow okay?”

“No he hates it. Was gonna names him Blackbeard but he’s not black. And was gonna name hims Lincolns. But my papa didn’t like no Lincolns.” 

“Then Todd works better...” I chuckled. “So you were just ridin around tonight hmm?”

“Betgins to say what is papa said about Lincoln him being a southern baptist minister but stops himself remembering how much trouble he got into. He just didn’t like no Lincoln.” 

“Well I’ll let you get on with your ride.”

“Are you writens? If I find stories can I tells you?” 

“Have been writing all day... Just gettin’ some fresh air.”

“Oh otays,” he smiled. “You were spectacles.” 

“Helps me see better,” I smiled. 

“My uncle he woulda always saided before he weft da cabin specticles testicles billfold and watch. I don’t got no billfold and I don’t eat no testicles. And I don’ts wear no speticles neeber.” 

“Well I’ll see ya. Gonna get some shopping done for food and cook some stuff. Have a good night, Andy!” I said then. 

“You toos!” Andy smiled. 

Kansas East. 

I wandered over to Kansas and talked with Betty about riding around through the towns. She said that when the snow came it got pretty boring. We talked about how it was quiet everywhere and I continued to ride on, and gave someone directions to Amiville along the way. 

Georgetown. 

I headed into Georgetown and found Andy talking with Jade. They were talking about the Christmas spirit and how Andy was Tristan’s little helper, protecting Jade until Tristan got back. I said goodbye to the and headed home.