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When he told me Bud and Louise had
invited us up to their ranch, I went because
I wanted to be with Rusty for several days
on a stretch I just had to find out what
constant association would tell me. We
stayed with Bud and Louise and they
gave me a marvelous time. This you might
keep under your "Stetson". Louise took such
a liking to me that she wanted me to go
in business with her and made me a
very fine offer. Rusty was very anxious that
I accept and hating to leave that
glorious country, life and existence I
was greatly tempted. Decided to come
east and look back in retrospect. Result,
I turned it down and am remaining
here to carve out my career.

This next report is for your
shell pink ears. Rusty has been writing
me ever since my return and I watch
for his letters like a love sick sixteen year
old. Bernie in spite of my self I fell
for that boy like no bodies business.

He is just the reverse of any man
I ever would look at here, chews tobacco,
swears is rough and tough but he