SEPTEMEBER 13, 1861

Noah and Kid rode into the yard from their mail runs. As they took care of their horses, Kid shook his head. "Did you hear? Buck, Jimmy, Lee and Caly found a broken down orphan wagon train."

Noah looked up. "No, I hadn't heard. Maybe our little town is perking up."

"Maybe, I overheard several of the people in town are thinking of adopting some of the kids." Kid couldn't help but smile at how caring this town was.

Noah nodded   "That's great. This town sure could use more kids."

Kid smiled. "I agree. It would make picnics after church on Sundays more fun. I wonder who all is adopting?"

Noah shrugged as he patted Trouble. "I guess we'll find out Sunday."

"Yep. Come on. We better wash up before Rachel sees us." Kid smiled as he patted Katie and started out of the barn.

Noah nodded. "Right," and follows Kid out of the barn.