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It has resulted in a lonely life, that’s for certain.
    When I placed the ad in the paper, I said I was looking for a lady with whom I could correspond, and with marriage a possibility. Would this be something you have an interest in pursuing? If so, at some time, we should meet. I would be pleased to provide transportation for that purpose. Should you come to Montana and find I’m not what you expected, I would provide return transportation.. Please let me know your feelings on the subject. 
    I am sure you have concerns regarding my person and my reputation. I assure you, I have been truthful in my wri tings. Prior to posting this, I am going to ask Jack Owens, the preacher and his wife, Letty, to vouch for me. I do enjoy your letters and am waiting anxiously for the next one.
    Sincerely,
    Case
    * * *
    “Letty, I am going to ask a favor of you. If it isn’t too much trouble, would you please write a letter to Carrie Robbins vouching for me? She’s the one whose letter you read. I want to ask her to come to Montana to be my wife. It would be scary to think of a life with someone you don’t know, and in such a faraway place as Montana, so I want to ease that fear.
    “I would appreciate it, and will pay for the postage.”
    “I would be happy to do that. I think it is a good idea, and thoughtful of you to suggest it. I’ll talk to Jack, and do it today.”
    “Thanks, Letty. I’m going to put this in the mail and get back to the ranch. You and Jack are the best friends I have and I appreciate your help.”
    “It’s what friends do, Case.”

 
    chapter Ten
    He Wants To Meet Me!
    It certainly is quicker now that we can write directly; Carrie thought when she found two letters waiting for her at the post office.
    Oh good, he answered my questions about life on the ranch. Am I interested in marriage? Yes, I most certainly am. Would I be interesting in meeting? That one is easy to answer. I am. It is generous of him to offer return transportation if we find are not compatible after we meet. It hardly seems fair that he would be expected to pay under those circumstances. It goes to show the type of person he is. I know how I am going to answer this letter. To everything, it’s a big yes.
    She picked up the second letter. It was from Letty Owens, the preacher’s wife he mentioned.
    Dear Miss Robbins,
    I am the wife of the pastor of the Christian Church Case Jamison attends. He asked me to write to you as a reference of his good character.
    Case and his family have attended the Christian Church in Helena since before Jack and I were called to serve. Since his parent’s unfortunate death, he has continued to attend, missing only when the press of his responsibilities at the Lazy J prevents it.
    Case is a kind and gentle young man. He is honest to a fault. The Lazy J is a large ranch and he lives alone, save for his ranch hands. It is a prospering ranch.
    Case is a salt-of-the-earth person and I would not hesitate to trust him with my life. If you have any reservations about him, you can rest easy. I believe he will make some fortunate girl a fine husband You could not do better if marriage is your intention.
    Should you choose to come to Helena, I will offer you the hospitality of our home until you marry, if that is your choice, or until you return to your home. I hope to meet you soon.
    Yours truly,
    Letty Owens
    “Sue Ann, I have another letter from Case. He wants to know if I am interested in meeting. Read this other letter. He asked his pastor to write, vouching for his character.
    “I would like to know if he has any brothers,” Sue Ann said.
    “Just don’t get any ideas about this one. I’m claiming him.”
    “So you’re going to go through with this, all of the way to Montana?”
    “If he asks me to, I am going,” Carrie said.
    “I admire your courage. I don’t envy you when you tell your mama.”
    “It won’t be easy, but I’m up to it. Papa is the one I hate to tell. Since I was his first born,