The trunks had not been opened
since the habits had been removed, as there was no need for changes of
costumes, and the traveling bags had contained all the girls needed for
a few days.
The ranchers of the Rocky Mountains are so strict about observing the
Sabbath Day, that everything pleasurable, or in the form of work, has
to end at twelve o'clock Saturday night. Every one goes to "meetin'" on
Sundays, some driving a distance of twenty miles, or more. Once a
month, an ordained preacher crosses the Flat Top Mountains to hold a
regular service, and on other Sundays the leading ranchers read the
Bible and conduct prayers.
The weather throughout summer in this section of Colorado is generally
fine and clear. Should a heavy thunder storm arise, it as quickly
passes over again. The nights are cool and dewy and the days glorious
and exhilarating. Hence one has no dread of foggy or prolonged rainy
days as in the East.
The plan of dining under the trees had proved a good one, and as the
weather remained fair, no meals had to be eaten in the kitchen since
that first day.
When the family gathered about the table that Sunday morning, they all
seemed cheerful and animated, but Mr. Brewster had not yet made his
appearance.
"Has Mr. Brewster had breakfast so soon?" asked Anne.
"No, he has not come out yet; he is reading the Sunday lesson for his
class in School," replied Mrs. Brewster.
"Sunday School! Do you go? Where is the church?" asked Eleanor,
wonderingly.
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