If you meet anyone when your coming down into the Tonto, listen more than you talk.

And last, son, dont let anything keep you in Oregon.

Reckon you have a sweetheart, and if so fetch her along.

With love from your dad, GASTON ISBEL.
Jean pondered over this letter.

Judged by memory of his father, who had always been self-sufficient, it had been a surprise and somewhat of a shock.