The mornings at the farms passed quickly. It was summer and the weather encouraged all the outside activities that they longed to do. Long walks, riding, swimming, and fishing at the river. Arthur and Carol would take their horses after having breakfast with the family and then ride together to explore the beauties of the region.

Mandy, of course, would stay with Mark. When Papa John found out that he wanted to learn how to ride, he offered to teach Mark himself, which was a great hon