Hello dere, everyone! I'm sorry this update took so long. School just started and it was hard to find the time to continue it. But don't worry! I'll work extra hard to update it as soon as possible! Goodbye for now, dahlings!

The Douglas Farm

"Vhere are you going to find another farm hand?" Lisa asked after being filled in on the event that just took place. Oliver sat down in his usual spot at the kitchen table and put his head in his hands.

"That's the problem. I don't know." Oliver said in a worried tone. Lisa sensed the stress in his voice and walked over to him to kiss him on the forehead.

"Don't vorry, dahling. Maybe Mr. Drucker knows vhere you can find a new farm hand." Lisa suggested.

"Hey! That's a good idea!" Oliver said excitedly. "I'll go into Drucker's right now and see!" He got up from the table and went into the bedroom to get his coat. He came back into the kitchen and kissed Lisa on the cheek.

"I'll be back before lunch, honey. I love you."

"I love you too, dahling. Drive carefully." Lisa replied.

Oliver smiled and walked out of the house. He hopped into his car and in a matter of five minutes, he was driving down the country road that led to Drucker's General Store.

Drucker's General Store

Mr. Drucker was busying himself stacking the cans in interesting ways. Meanwhile, while Mr. Drucker had his back turned, Mr. Haney was browsing the store for interesting small items that he could sell to unsuspecting children. He finally found a jar full of small pieces of gumdrops and slipped a few pieces into his pocket.

"Well, see ya later, Sam!" Mr. Haney called quickly. Mr. Drucker looked up at Mr. Haney, who was trying to make a quick escape out the door.

"Just a minute, Haney!" Mr. Drucker called as he ran around from behind the counter. "Turn around." he told Mr. Haney as he reached his side.

With a sheepish look on his face, Mr. Haney turned around slowly to reveal a large protruding lump in his pocket. Mr. Drucker crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"What is that?" he asked.

"What's what?" Mr. Haney asked innocently. He looked around, pretending to be dumb-founded as to what Mr. Drucker was so upset about. His eyes finally landed on the lump in his jacket. He pretended to be shocked.

"Oh that!" he exclaimed. "That's, uh…my pills! Yeah!"

"Pills?" Mr. Drucker asked skeptically. "For what?"

"Uh, well, you see, lately I've been getting these, uh, splitting headaches! Yeah! And the doctor recommended these for the pain." Mr. Haney stammered.

Mr. Drucker reached into his pocket and pulled one out. "Your doctor recommended gumdrops for your headaches?" he asked while giving Mr. Haney a dirty look.

Now, don't look at me like that, Sam! The doctor said I need more sugar in my diet!" Mr. Haney lied.

"Haney! Give me back my candy!" Mr. Drucker said. He then reached into Mr. Haney's pocket and grabbed the candy. Mr. Haney grabbed his hand and began to pull back.

"Haney, let go!" Mr. Drucker yelled. "You let go!" Mr. Haney retorted. At that moment, Oliver walked into to the store and paused at the door when he found the two men carrying on as they were. They realized that another person was in their presence, so they quickly let go of each other, but unfortunately too quickly. The gumdrops went flying everywhere, one even hitting Oliver on the head. Oliver shook his head at the shock of the impact and looked a Mr. Drucker skeptically.

"Uh…good morning, Mr. Douglas. What can I do for you?" Mr. Drucker asked.

"Good morning, Mr. Drucker, Mr. Haney." he greeted the men, still with a confused look on his face. "I came in here to ask if you knew anyone who could possibly be my temporary farm hand."

"Temporary farm hand? What's the matter? Is Eb not doing his share of the work?" Mr. Drucker asked.

"Oh, it's not that. It's just that Alf and Ralph need his help rebuilding the barn, so he suggested that I hire someone temporarily and give them his pay until the barn is finished." Oliver explained.

"Say! I know a great man over in Pixley who would be perfect for you, Mr. Douglas!" Mr. Haney said enthusiastically.

"And who might that be?" Oliver asked suspiciously.

"My cousin, Richard Haney." he responded.

"Just what I need! Another Haney running around my place! No thank you!" Oliver denied.

Mr. Haney was about to protest, but Mr. Drucker cut him off. "Don't you worry, Mr. Douglas. I have the perfect person for you. Do you remember Joseph Gallagher? That fellow I introduced you and your wife to at the ball?"

"Yes! Of course! I forgot about him! He does seem perfect for the job! He expressed a great love for farming. Where can I get in contact with him?" Oliver asked excitedly.

"Well, he's running some errands in Pixley, but I'll be sure to send him out to your place as soon as he returns." Mr. Drucker told him.

"I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you very much, Mr. Drucker." Oliver said. He was about to walk out of the store, but he noticed that Mr. Haney had snuck back over to the candy jar and was refilling his pocket with gumdrops. Oliver pointed to him, which made Mr. Drucker turn around and catch him red-handed.

"Haney! Get your hand out of that jar!" Mr. Drucker yelled as he stormed over to him. Oliver shook his head and laughed, then proceeded out the door and to his car.