Robert molts, lays an egg, and gets weighed as springtime comes to the home.

Robert discovers the joy of the crèche (nativity), a Christmas tree, and the excitement of opening gifts.

Roberts is introduced to snow, he shows a love of warmth from his lamp or from fire, and he survives a bleeding toe injury.

We learn of Robert’s routines, beginning with morning practices, and also of phone conversations, his keen sense of order, and of his head injury from falling while asleep.

Robert, a quail born in Cape Cod, appears out of the last egg found in an abandoned nest and he quickly becomes an attached and social bird in the Kienzle home.

Ralph hosts a celebration dinner for his closest friends in order to share good news regarding his debts, his health, and his engagement.

Ralph discovers a new diet that adds weight to his body, Dr. DeMay hypothesizes the cause for his diabetes, and Ralph once again pursues the love of his life.

Ralph makes a good profit in the butcher and railroad contract business, in his shipping business, and in a two second sheep trading business.

Effie advises Ralph on how to package and sell his meat and products, then takes the orders for him. Mr Donovan arrives to inspect the excellently built and maintained business, then introduces Ralph to the railroad steward/head cook.

Ralph and Nick implement the building plans for slaughter house and meat packing business. The hogs get set to ship in Saturday and Ralph is barely keeping up with so much to do.