Chapter 12: Catching Up) You know; Rose, you have the same sense of humor that Ike had. Do I really, Buck? Ike was the exact same way, Rose. You look like him, too. Boy, it sure was good to get rid of that trail dust. I know what you mean about that trail dust, Jimmy. Daisy and I had to ride for four days before we got to Emma's. And then I had to catch the stage here. When did you get here? I got here yesterday morning. Your cooking is as good as I remember, Rachel. Thank-you, Jimmy. Speaking of cooking; Jimmy, is yours the same as it used to be? Oh, I've improved on it, Buck. At least I think I have. I don't know if Emma told you this or not, but when she was gone Jimmy always did the cooking. And he did it when I was gone,too. Were you a good cook, Jimmy? I tried to be, Rose. That's his way of sayin he was awful at it the first time, Rose. So Buck, is Thompkins still up to his usual shenanigans? Yeah, he's still as ornery and stubborn as a mule; but other than that he hasn't bothered me much. But sometimes Teaspoon still has to get him to see sense. Have you heard anything from Cody? We got a letter from him a couple weeks ago. How is he,Buck? He's taking care of himself and he hasn't gotten into any trouble that he can't get out of. I guess some if yours and Teaspoon's good sense rubbed off on him. I know some of it rubbed off on me. He said he might be able to come visit; but he didn't say when. Would you like some help with the dishes, Rachel? Yes; I would, Rose. When will Teaspoon be back? He'll be back tomorrow. How's the jail business going? Oh, there hasn't been too much trouble lately. That's good to hear. I need to go over to the jail and see how Barnett's doing. When did he show up? I thought he stayed in Sweetwater. So did we,Jimmy. But last month he came ridin in and Teaspoon put him to work. Did he say why he came here? Well, he said that while he was in Sweetwater we all kinda grew on him. Has his coffee improved? It's better than it used to be and he doesn't put half as much chicory in it. He's a lot more responsible than he used to be,too. We don't drive each other crazy when it's just us tending the jail like we did when you all had to go to Mexico. That's good to hear, Buck.