Chapter 9: The Virginian's Memory) It had been on the Virginian's mind ever since he had first seen the young man Josie found on the range. I don't know why but he is the spitting image of Dan, the Virginian thought to himself. I'm going to go talk to the Judge. Can I talk to you for a minute,Judge? Of course. Come in. That young man Josie found. Has he mentioned his name? Yes, his name is Jamie Cole. Why did you ask? Do you remember Dan Grant, Judge? I certainly do. I don't why but this young man looks almost exactly like him. Would it be alright for me to talk to him, Judge? Of course. He's awake now and Josie's keeping an eye on him. You can go on up. May I come in, Josie? Of course, come in. Jamie, this is the Virginian. He helps Uncle Henry run the ranch. Pleased to meet you,sir. Same here,son. How are you feeling? I'm feeling better thanks to all of you. Are you looking for a job? Yes, sir; I am. Then you've got one here as soon as you can be up and around. Do you mind if I ask you a personal question, Jamie? No, go ahead and ask. Does the name Dan Grant mean anything to you? Dan was my cousin on my ma's side of the family. I know he lived around here somewhere. Some seven years back we got word that he was killed in a bank holdup. Mama got a letter from someone telling what had happened. Your cousin was a good friend of mine, Jamie. Were you the one that sent that letter? Yes, I was. Thank- you for sending it. You're welcome, Jamie. Did you find Smokey? Who's Smokey? My horse. Yes, we found her. She's out in the corral with the others. Thanks for taking care of her. She's been just about the only friend I've had since leaving the ranch. Well, you've got three friends now, Jamie. Me, your horse, and the Virginian. It certainly looks like I do, Josie.