Chapter 5: Introductions) Lou is short for Louise, right? Yes. Any other family members I should know about, Buck? Well, there's just Cody and Jimmy. Cody's in the army fighting and we got a letter from Jimmy saying he's coming home for good next week. And there's Teaspoon. He's like a father to you all, right? He's the closest thing to a father any of us ever had. And he's also the marshal here as well. Where is Teaspoon, Buck? He's taking a prisoner in but he'll be back soon. I'm done here for the day so if you want I'll help you get settled back at the station. That would be nice, Buck. I would like to wash this trail dust off. So would I, Rose. I never saw so much dust. You don't like dust, Daisy? No. Why do they call you Buck? Well, Daisy; when I was born my mother called me Running Buck. Did you live up to it? I was the fastest runner growing up if that's what you're asking. I had to be because the kids weren't always nice. Meanwhile, Rachel and Lou were fixing supper and discussing what had happened recently. It certainly is good to have Jeremiah and Teresa here with us,Lou. I agree with you about that. They're better off now that Kid and I got them out of that orphanage. It's good having a little girl around. Theresa's a big help and she's a good student, too. And both she and Jeremiah have taken to Buck. At first I worried about whether they'd remember him or not, Rachel. But all my worrying was just plain silly. Buck adores the two of them and they're both crazy about him. I wonder how Jimmy will take to them. I know he'll love them, too; Lou. I did write about them coming to live with us. I wonder what's keeping Buck. I don't know, Rachel. Oh, here he comes now. And he's two young girls with him. I wonder who they could be. Did you have a good day, Buck? It was pretty good, Rachel. And who are these lovely girls, Buck? These are Ike's cousins. Rose and Daisy McSwain. Rose, this is Rachel and Lou. I'm very pleased to meet you, Rose? I was very close to your cousin Ike. I'm pleased to meet you; too, Rachel. What brings you here, dear? My papa was killed recently and before he died he told me to find Ike. I met Emma yesterday and she told me everything. I'm sorry to hear that, Rose. You and Daisy are welcome to stay here with us for ad long as you like. How old are you,Rose? I'm fourteen and Daisy is six. Buck, would you show Rose and Daisy where they can wash up for supper. Sure. It's just through here, Rose.