Mary Ann asked her question from the trail this morning. Baby Mary Jane was taking a nap in the wagon, and it felt good to walk beside it, stretching her legs.
James looked over and replied, "In some ways it will be the same, in other ways it will be very different."
"Don't tease me, James. Tell me a story from when you were growing up in Alabama by the Coosa River."
"Very well, then. I'll tell you about the time I went fishing for catfish, and caught a turtle instead."
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"A turtle! what could you do with a turtle?"
"Our cook could do a lot with a turtle - she made a delicious turtle soup with it."
"Will there be turtles in the Willamette River too, James?"
"Where do you come up with all these questions!"
"I just want to be prepared. I'll find a recipe for turtle soup." "Now what are you laughing about James?"
"You make me happy, MaryAnn. I'm happy you have it in you to adapt to whatever we find in our new home -- even turtles for soup."
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