Chapter 15: Preparing Supper) So what would you like me to help with, Rachel? You can peel those potatoes there,Rose. Can I help, too? Sure you can, Daisy. You can snap these beans for me. Where are Buck and Jimmy? Buck's in the barn and I think Jimmy's with him. They must be talking. Who's that in the picture of you all? That was Noah, Rose. He became a rider just before I came to help Teaspoon and the boys out. Jimmy met him while he was out on a ride one day in a place called Saddle Falls. There was some trouble and Jimmy helped him out. What happened to him,Rachel? He was killed in a skirmish a couple months ago, Rose. I'm sorry to hear that. Were you close? Oh, yes; we were all close to Noah. He wanted to join the army, but they wouldn't let him in because he was black. Is there anything else we can do? Yes, you and Daisy can set the table. The plates and cutlery are over there. And by the way, Buck invited Barnett over here for supper. That's just fine,Rose. Just be sure you put an extra plate out. I will. Somebody's coming to the door, Rachel. It's Barnett, Daisy. Howdy, miss Rachel. That sure smells good. Thank-you, Barnett. It's good to see you. So you must be Rose. Yes, I am. And this is my sister Daisy. Hello, Mr Barnett. Hello to you; too, little lady. Barnett, would you go out to the barn and tell Buck and Jimmy that supper's almost ready? Sure thing, Rachel.