Come Home To Us, Randy: Chapter 11: {The Virginian's News}

It's a beautiful sight, is'nt it, Randy?; Betsy said when they'd come in sight of Shiloh. It sure is, Betsy; Randy replied smiling.

That's because it's home; Betsy said as they rode down the hill to the main gate. Speakin' of home, I'm startin' to become

real attached to this place; Randy said with a teasing smile in Betsy's direction. I know, Shiloh's hard to resist; Betsy said laughing.

Race ya to the gate, Randy!; Betsy said as she took off laughing. You're on, Betsy!; Randy called out as he galloped after her.

Boy, you sure are a fast rider, Randy!; Betsy exclaimed as they reined in their horses after they passed through the Shiloh gate.

You're pretty fast yourself, Betsy; Randy replied. Oh, I try, Randy; Betsy said as they rode towards the barn.

How did you learn how to ride like that, Randy? Betsy asked curiously. My daddy taught me some, but mostly I just learned by myself,

Betsy; Randy replied as they neared the barn. Was there a school near where you lived, Randy?; Betsy asked.

There was a schoolhouse about a mile or two from my daddy's place, Betsy; Randy replied.

I went when I could, an'd when the plantin' an'd the bad weather did'nt keep me from goin'; Randy added.

An'd after I left home I just read whatever came to hand; Randy said as he stepped down.

Let me help ya' down, Betsy; Randy said, offering her his hand.

Thanks, Randy; Betsy said as he helped her down.

I'll take the horses, Betsy; Randy said. Thanks, Randy; Betsy said smiling. Hello, Betsy, did you and Randy have a nice ride?; The Virginian asked when he saw Betsy standing there.

Yes , we did, thank you; Betsy replied. Did you hear from Daddy?; Betsy asked him. There was a telegram waiting for me, Betsy; The Virginian replied.

What did Daddy say in it?; Betsy asked. He'll be home the day after tomorrow, Betsy; The Virginian replied. Oh, good; Betsy said with relief.

And I went ahead and mailed your letter, Betsy; The Virginian added. If you have a free moment later on I need to talk to you, Virginian; Betsy said seriously.

Alright, Betsy; The Virginian replied, sensing the urgency of her request. Thanks; Betsy said gratefully. Well, I'd better go and start supper now; Betsy said.

See you later, Virginian; Betsy said. See you later, Betsy; The Virginian replied. Oh, when you see Randy, would you tell him that I'll have supper ready

in a little while, please?; Betsy asked. Sure, Betsy; The Virginian replied, smiling at her.

Thanks for taking care of Randy like you have, Betsy; The Virginian said in a caring tone.

I'm more than happy to do it, Virginian; Betsy said , smiling warmly.

I could'nt imagine Shiloh now without Randy on it; Betsy said smiling.

Me neither, Betsy; The Virginian said fondly. I never knew anyone like Randy, Virginian, in all my life; Betsy said.

I'm glad he's part of our family; Betsy added. Me, too, Betsy; The Virginian replied smiling.

See you later, Betsy; The Virginian said as he headed for the barn.

See you later; Betsy replied as she headed to the house to fix supper.

{Hope you all like this chapter. And the conversation between Betsy and the Virginian about their love for their friend and brother.

For those of you who've never seen The Virginian, Judge Garth and Betsy both loved The Virginian, Steve, Trampas, and Randy like they

were family even though they were'nt related by blood. And also because most of their actual family had died when they were young and

the Judge never had sons of his own , either. And they all were like brothers to Betsy.}