A Shiloh Christmas: Chapter 3) [December 21st,1899]
Hello, Randy. What's that you're making there? Somethin for Betsy to keep her ribbons and things in, Judge. You've done a beautiful job on it. I'm sure she'll like it. Have you seen the Virginian around? He rode out somewhere a little while ago, Judge. He said he'd be back pretty soon, though. It's been good having you here with all of us, Randy. It's been good being here, Judge. Have you seen Betsy this morning? She rode out to visit Grandma AnnaMae a little while ago. She should be back anytime now. Here she comes now. I'd better hide this, then. I'll keep her distracted, Randy. Hello, Daddy. Hello, Betsy. Did you have a good ride? Oh, yes. And I was able to get that recipe from Grandma AnnaMae. I'll take care of your horse, Betsy. Thank you, Randy. Well, I'd better get back to the house. I still have a pile of baking to do for Christmas. See ya later,Betsy. Just a few minutes later the Virginian came riding through the main entrance on Shiloh. Where did you go? On a little shopping trip in town, Judge. I got a few little things for the boys for Christmas. That was nice of you. Well, they're the closest thing to brothers I've got. Could I wrap these up at the house so they won't know about them before Christmas? Of course, come on in the house. Well, hello there, Merry Christmas. Hiya, Bets. I see you've been shopping. I just bought a few little things for the boys. By the way, could you do me a favor? Sure, Bets. After the boys are asleep, slip these packages underneath the tree. I'd be glad to, Betsy. What are they? I made them some socks and mittens and a scarf. I've been knitting on them for months. There's one with your name on it, too. I'm sure the boys will appreciate your efforts, Betsy. I'm sure you know it gets very cold out on the range, especially at night. I know, I don't like it much either. Well, I've got cookies and a pie in the oven, so I'll leave you to your wrapping. See ya later, Bets. Thanks for the use of the house, Judge. You're welcome,son. Could you put these somewhere safe until Christmas Eve? I'd be glad to,Virginian. They'll be safe right here until then. Oh, remember to remind the boys that the dance starts at five. I'll do that, Betsy. What time is it now? It's a little after twelve: thirty. I'd better get going, then. See you later, Virginian. You,too, Bets.
Hello, Randy. What's that you're making there? Somethin for Betsy to keep her ribbons and things in, Judge. You've done a beautiful job on it. I'm sure she'll like it. Have you seen the Virginian around? He rode out somewhere a little while ago, Judge. He said he'd be back pretty soon, though. It's been good having you here with all of us, Randy. It's been good being here, Judge. Have you seen Betsy this morning? She rode out to visit Grandma AnnaMae a little while ago. She should be back anytime now. Here she comes now. I'd better hide this, then. I'll keep her distracted, Randy. Hello, Daddy. Hello, Betsy. Did you have a good ride? Oh, yes. And I was able to get that recipe from Grandma AnnaMae. I'll take care of your horse, Betsy. Thank you, Randy. Well, I'd better get back to the house. I still have a pile of baking to do for Christmas. See ya later,Betsy. Just a few minutes later the Virginian came riding through the main entrance on Shiloh. Where did you go? On a little shopping trip in town, Judge. I got a few little things for the boys for Christmas. That was nice of you. Well, they're the closest thing to brothers I've got. Could I wrap these up at the house so they won't know about them before Christmas? Of course, come on in the house. Well, hello there, Merry Christmas. Hiya, Bets. I see you've been shopping. I just bought a few little things for the boys. By the way, could you do me a favor? Sure, Bets. After the boys are asleep, slip these packages underneath the tree. I'd be glad to, Betsy. What are they? I made them some socks and mittens and a scarf. I've been knitting on them for months. There's one with your name on it, too. I'm sure the boys will appreciate your efforts, Betsy. I'm sure you know it gets very cold out on the range, especially at night. I know, I don't like it much either. Well, I've got cookies and a pie in the oven, so I'll leave you to your wrapping. See ya later, Bets. Thanks for the use of the house, Judge. You're welcome,son. Could you put these somewhere safe until Christmas Eve? I'd be glad to,Virginian. They'll be safe right here until then. Oh, remember to remind the boys that the dance starts at five. I'll do that, Betsy. What time is it now? It's a little after twelve: thirty. I'd better get going, then. See you later, Virginian. You,too, Bets.