
CHAPTER 1. Stranded on the Prairie.
CHAPTER 2. A Handsome Cowboy to the Rescue.
CHAPTER 3. A Tilt With Sir Redmond.
CHAPTER 4. Beatrice Learns a New Language.
CHAPTER 5. The Search for Dorman.
CHAPTER 6. Mrs. Lansell's Lecture.
CHAPTER 7. Beatrice's Wild Ride.
CHAPTER 8. Dorman Plays Cupid.
CHAPTER 9. What It Meant to Keith.
CHAPTER 10. Pine Ridge Range Ablaze.
A lively carriage rattles across the prairie, its passengers a kaleidoscope of personalities: a mischievous boy with yellow curls, a quick‑witted young woman, a weary mother, and the dignified Sir Redmond, who tries to keep order amid the chaos. As dark clouds gather and a sudden storm erupts, the cramped wagon becomes a hub of banter, cravings for chicken and fireworks, and the tense humor that only a close‑knit family can share.
The storm’s sudden fury throws the group into a frantic scramble, testing their patience and resourcefulness. Horses strain, wheels jam with clinging adobe, and the characters must work together to keep the journey moving toward the remote town of Dobe Flat. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of the prairie’s wild weather, the opening sets a tone of rugged camaraderie and gentle comedy, inviting listeners to step into a world where love, laughter, and a touch of danger ride side by side.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (183K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Starr, and David Widger
Release date
Sep 1, 1999
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1940
A prolific writer of western fiction, she brought real ranch experience to stories that helped define the feel of the early popular cowboy novel. Her best-known books return again and again to Montana range life, mixing humor, romance, and everyday work on the frontier.
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