Head West, Young Mouse: Transcontinental Railroad Traveler Book #3

Head West, Young Mouse: Transcontinental Railroad Traveler Book #3 — page 7
Well it sure will feel good when we finally reach Silver Springs Robert said He gave Maximilian's ox friend a playful pat on the side Gabe talked to some prospectors two days ago They said the panning was picking back up and railroad jobs were available Well as long as we're together everything will be fine Martha said Her voice sounded almost like she was singing Maximilian liked them Robert gave Martha a loving kiss on the forehead Then he climbed back onto his seat in the wagon You always know the right thing to say my sweet Martha Robert said taking the oxen team's reins in his hands As Martha turned Maximilian noticed something or someone to be exact A small blonde animal sat at the base of the rear wheel Sitting motionless underneath the wagon no one saw her No one that is except Maximilian