Poor father, he didn't really mean to be obstinate, you know.
I shall not write any more, for I am not sure that you will ever read it.

But if you do read it, you'll come back, won't you--or write?
Please.
Your loving sister, MARY BRANSFORD.
The Double A Ranch.
Union County, New Mexico.
Sanderson finished reading the letter.

Then folding it, he shoved it back into the envelope and gravely drew out the other letter.

It bore a later date and was in the same handwriting: MR.

WILLIAM BRANSFORD, Tucson, Arizona.
DEAR BROTHER WILL: I was so delighted to get your letter.