Treaty (A Time to Love 13)
DJ Dubois
January 2021
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Introduction [Rancho Rivertree Arizona Territory 1870s]
Doña Mercedes Vega de Montoya writes…
It was a wondrous first holiday season with Manolo and our familia at Nuestro Rancho Nuevo. We had our feast. Miraculous signs (the rainbow and the notes behind the portraits) told of how my ancestors approve of our marriage. We work well together. The blacksmith shanty, Penny's barber stall and new corral are complete now. We plan for the coming crops.
I regret Mama's condition and pray for her. I do wish we could go to Rancho Vega but it is too far. Papa has asked that we focus on the present and future.
Manolo wishes to discover what our rancho has to offer. He and Blue will ride and map it all out.
Why am I worried? Manolo, please take care!
