July 22, 1881, through September 30, 1881 Summary

The story opens on July 22, 1881, with Sarah Agnes Prine describing her family. When her brother Harlan is nine and her brother Clover is six, Sarah's father and her two older brothers, Ernest and Albert, return from Phoenix with "their pockets running over in cash." Her father decides the family will move to "greener pastures" in San Angelo and will travel through Texas. As they begin their travels, Sarah breaks-in a horse she calls Rose, though the horse is not yet willing to endure the weight of a saddle. By August 6, 1881, they are joined by some additional families, including Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and their daughters. Savannah is the oldest of the girls and Sarah's brother, Albert, is soon enamored with her. By August 11, 1881, Sarah is spending a great deal of time with Savannah and...