Ruffy and Me
Copyright© 2015 by maypop
Chapter 7: The Trip
The next morning JJ woke up before dawn and prayed. He got into his Bible to get himself prepared for the day. He got his Bible verse for the day. When he got done with his Bible reading his mother had a big breakfast ready.
"I wanted you to have a good meal before you go out it maybe a while before you get a good meal," she said.
"Mom thank you are so good to me. You did not have to get up this early," JJ said praising his mom.
They sat down at the table and JJ said the blessings before they ate. JJ went out and saddled up Sawdust, and was about to leave. His mother came out and handed him a pack full of treats to carry with him.
"There is some jerky in the pack that Terry got that he ordered especially with you in mind. It is the best I have ever tasted," she said.
"Thanks mom and thank Mr. Hornsby for me. Do me a favor and take Ruffy in the house with you so he want be tempted to follow me. Steve said he might expose me without meaning to," JJ said.
"I will keep him in the house with me today then to keep me company," Beth said.
JJ waited until they disappeared in the house and went out of the yard the usual way. JJ walked into the marshals office and sat down at Steve's request.
"Ok JJ, this is your first case. Now let me give you a few pointers: First, remember lesson one, and I know you are the best at tracking, but remember, stay in hiding as much as possible, and don't pass up any clues, especially around campfires and roundup sites. Metal will reflect up to fifty miles away from the sun. You have to learn to judge distance.
JJ loaded up with supplies from the marshal's office for a three-day trip. He went down to Hornsby's General Store. He walked into the store and was greeted by Mr. Hornsby and Ruth. He said, "I stopped by to say good bye."
"By JJ be careful I want you back in one peace," Ruth said.
Terry was looking out at JJ's horse and said, JJ you might have to re pack but I have something I want to give you that will help you."
He opened a box he had on the side wall and brought out the biggest saddle bags JJ had ever seen. He took it and went out followed by Ruth and Terry. He moved everything from the bag his mother made for him and all the things he had from the Marshal's office.
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