Opa Reads

Ralph reconnects with Lonnie, then enters into hours of wrangling over a price for the car and two saddle outfits.

We learn how Ralph became proficient in Clay modeling, and of its joy to his life while healing in Phoenix.

Ralph reconnects with his friendly train conductor after he leaves the set, and his return to Phoenix brings news about the state of his personal health.

Ralph learns how to fall by watching others, then he earns $435 in four days.

Ralph receives good advice from Ted that gives him insight into how the horses fall, what the obstacles on the set are made out of, and even s bit of pay advice.

Ralph gets on and off trains in the wrong way until he gets away from Lonnie long enough to ask permission to ride broke, then he checks into a Hollywood movie outfit.

Ralph is diagnosed with diabetes, so he goes west…but he also goes broke.

The strawberries ripen, tomatoes go to market, corn is canned, potatoes get harvested, and the barn is raised. A great culmination of a full year’s work.

The strawberries plants get ordered, potatoes and sweet corn go into the field, and Uncle Levi figures out how to get a few strawberries to fruit in the first year.

Ralph and Grandfather clear out the chestnut grove and the joy of grandfather’s new personality blesses everyone.