Chapter 2: Meeting Emma) A few days later Emma was hanging out the wash when she noticed a girl ride up. I wonder who that could be, she thought. Are you Mrs. Emma Cain? Yes, what can I do for you, dear? I'm looking for my cousin Ike McSwain. Why, you must be little Rose. Please come in, it's so good to meet you, dear. And is this your sister? Yes, ma'am; this is my sister Daisy. Where are your parents, Rose? Mama died when Daisy was born and Papa died just recently. A man who was trying to take our land shot him. I'm sorry to hear that, Rose. Ike told us all about you and your parents. Where is Ike? I'm afraid I have some bad news,Rose. Ike was killed in a shootout some months ago. He was protecting the girl he was going to marry. He was the only family we had left. I guess I'll just have to go back to where I came from. You'll do nothing of the sort,Rose. You can live with Sam and me if you want to. But there is something else I'm going to tell you that may help you make a choice. But whatever you decide your welcome to live with me and Sam. Ike was like family to both of us. And whatever you decide, call me Emma. We're family now.