The Oregon Trail- A pioneer story.-Updated 08/19

Had to break this down in 2 parts.

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Mary decided it was time to drawer water for tomorrow's bath.
She gave the bucket a quick smell, there was no peculiar smell
coming from the bucket, she deemed the water safe to use.

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The group gathered around the firepit to spend some time sharing
stories and getting to know each other. Caleb noticed Harper was
keeping her distance from everyone and thought that he should go
and check in on her.

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Caleb: Mind if I join you?
Harper: Oh...of course.
Harper scooted over making room for Caleb to sit down next
to her. He smiled waiting for her to say something, when she didn't,
He initiated conversation.

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Caleb: So, Harper. Where were you heading?
Harper: I wasn't heading anywhere...
Caleb: I don't know many people who wander around the trail
unless they were heading somewhere.
Harper: I guess I'm the first then..
Caleb: I suppose so. Where you from?
Harper: New York.
Caleb: You're a long way from home...if you weren't going anywhere.
Harper: If I knew the answer, I wouldn't be here.I'm just as confused
as everyone else here.
Harper didn't mean to snap, but she was a bit irritated, not knowing what
was going on, and being drilled on top of it.
Caleb: Sorry, I didn't mean to pry, just trying to get to know you.
Harper: I know, I'm sorry...I'm just moody, I guess.
Caleb studied Harper for a bit, her light hair gently blowing in the wind.
Caleb You ever been on horseback?
Harper: No.
Caleb: Come with me, I think its time you learn.

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Caleb watched Harper struggle to get on the horse. He chuckled
and offered to help. In which she refused.She wanted to accomplish
this herself.

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Harper: ...This isn't my forte...I don't like heights.
Caleb: Don't worry, I'll catch you if you fall off.
Harper: What a gentleman.
She rolled her eyes and held the reigns as if she was dying.


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Caleb: Harper, be careful! If you need help, I can help you.
Harper: no thanks, I'll get off myself.

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Harper gently grabbed the saddle all the while praying the horse
wouldn't throw her, she didn't need any head injury.
Caleb: Oh, veggies. These would be good for supplies. Mind helping me?
Harper: Of course! This is my forte here, I love plants.

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Harper managed to harvest twice as many potatoes as Caleb did.
She stuffed them into her bag and loaded it on to the house, the
two set back to the camp.

Duplicate post lol

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As Harper was wandering about, she tripped over a small object on
the ground.She soon realized it was her cellphone.
Harper: Yes! Its here...but no service. Its like a total dead zone out here.
She waved her phone around and tried to pick up a signal, to no avail.
Actually, I probably shouldn't wave this about, might be tried for witchraft or something

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Caleb: Evening Miss Harper, can't sleep?
Harper: No, I got a lot on my mind.
Caleb: I bet you do, care to talk a walk?
Caleb beckoned Harper over to the fence offering
to stay up and chat. She gladly accepted his company joining
him over on the fence.

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Caleb: You have any family back home? Not that I mean to pry..
Harper: I am sorry for snapping yesterday, I really didn't mean to.
Caleb: Think nothing of it, Harper.
Harper: Just my mother... my father passed recently.
Caleb: So did mine...
Harper: I'm sorry...I guess you know the feeling then.

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Caleb: I sure do.
The two spent the rest of the evening talking and getting better acquainted, before
eventually turning in for the evening.

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Caleb: Good morning, Harper.How are you holding up?
Harper: Just fine, though I am a bit tired.
Caleb: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to keep you up so late.
Harper: Not your fault at all.

The day started just as any other day., hot and humid.
What little shade the trees gave, provided no relief from the humid
sun. Harper tried to fan herself cool as she hustled along, lagging behind
the rest of the group.

Harper: Maker! Its so hot! I can't take this anymore.I want out of this
tacky dress.
Mary: Harper, Dear, what's troubling you?
Harper: What's troubling me is this heat! You could just die from it.
Joseph: I think you might be embellishing it a bit, dear.
Harper: I come from an area of cooler weather. This is pure torture.

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The party was halfway to their check point for the night, but spotted
a traveler's shop. They decided to give Harper a break and let her cool
off in the building

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Harper: I'm sorry for bickering earlier, thank you for letting me
voice my grievances.
Mary: It's no trouble dear, we all need to speak our minds every
now and then.Are you feeling better?
Harper: Much better, thank you.

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Another day done and over with. Harper wondered how much longer
she could take this traveling, and wondered how she would ever get back home.
She soon found herself drifting off to sleep.

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Joseph: Miss Harper, good morning.
Harper: Good Morning Joseph, Caleb.
Caleb: How you holding up, Harper?
Harper: I'm fine, thank you.

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The weather seemed to be a bit cooler than usual. Fall was just
around the corner, and Harper loved this weather! As usual she tried
getting her phone to work, but to no avail.Why do I even bother?
The group marched on hoping to reach the Fort Pierce before the end of
the week.

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Caleb: Harper, what do you like to do in your free time?
Caleb asked. He wanted to get to know Harper a little better, but
tried his best not to pry, she seemed to be quiet and reserved and he
was trying to help her open up a bit.
Harper: Oh? I like writing and painting.
Caleb: You like to write? That's very impressive.
Harper: Thank you, but I'm sure your skills are more impressive.


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Mary: Where is Harper? I don't see her around.
Joseph: You are right. The young lady is gone.
Caleb: Good maker! Keep walking, I'll go find her.

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Caleb searched everywhere he could for Harper, she wasn't anywhere
to be found, the only sound he heard was the rustling of a lonely deer and
a few rabbits rushing through the bushes.

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Caleb: Thank the maker! There you are. We've been searching everywhere
for you.
Harper: I'm sorry, I spotted this fruit garden and wanted a few strawberries.
Caleb was clearly frustrated with Harper.
Caleb: Harper, I'm not sure how your groups were run, but we stick together
here. Kindly let us know where you're going.

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Harper: I do apologize, I'm used to being alone, I didn't mean to
make you all worry. It won't happen again.

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Caleb smiled at Harper, feeling a sense of relief knowing she was okay.
Caleb: Don't worry about it, Harper.I'm just glad you're okay.
He gave her hand a gentle squeeze and beckoned for her to join the rest
of the party.

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Harper followed Caleb over to the camp site, where Mary sat lazily
in her chair knitting away.She peaked up over her project and looked
Harper over.Harper could feel a motherly lecture coming on.
Mary: You know dear, you really shouldn't run amuck like that.
There are bears that will eat you out here.
Caleb: Mary! Don't tell her that.
Mary: A little fear might serve her well, she won't be so reckless.
Harper: Yes, I understand. I apologize, I won't do it again.
Caleb shook his head and gave Harper the "Its okay" look.

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After dinner, Harper decided to watch the wildlife, she spotted a mother
rabbit and her babies heading home. Caleb took great interest in watching
Harper, and found himself smiling at her enjoyment over simple things.

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The next morning proved to be quite beautiful.Harper stood for a moment basking in the warm sunlight.She wasn’t used to such clean, refreshing air.It was a nice change from the city life.

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Harper: Look over there.
She pointed to the distance, it seemed to be an old wagon.Something
in Harper's gut told her to go check on the wagon, so without waiting for the
others she rushed to the decrepit wagon.

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Joseph: Harper, please wait for the rest of us.
Mary: I can not keep up with this young sapling. She has too much
energy for me.

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Charity: Sonny, mama's gone to be with god now...just you
you and me! -cries- I want my mama.

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Charity: Oh a lady! Are you here to help us?
Harper: Where's your mother?
Charity: Mama went to be with god, she had Cholera.
Harper: What is Cholera?

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Joseph: Cholera is a disease you get from drinking contaminated
water. A risk we take whenever we drink from these ponds. Most
likely caused the young lady to become dehydrated.
Harper: We can't leave her out here.. Where's Caleb?
Charity: Who is that?
Harper: Don't worry, he's very nice, he'll take good care of you.

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Charity instantly latched to Caleb, not wanting to let go.
Charity: Are you gonna leave me out here?
Caleb: Of course not! We don't leave people alone.
He looked up at Harper and smiled at her.

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Charity: She is right, you're a nice person!

Charity and her dog Sonny joined the wagon train, they continued
on toward their next pit stop.

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Caleb: Why are you smiling like that? You look suspiciosly like
the cat that swallowed the Pidgeon.
Mary: Canary.
Caleb: What?
Mary: I look like the cat that swallowed the canary.
Caleb: Not the point, why you smiling.
Mary: You were watching her, with great interest I might add.
Caleb: She's a lady..I was looking to her for guidance.
Mary: Oh. And what guidance did you find in those swaying hips?
Caleb: No, I wasn't looking at her in that sense..
Mary: Of course not.

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Caleb: I hate you. You're an evil woman.

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Harper: Caleb, that was awfully nice of you to let Charity ride.
Caleb: Think nothing of it, Ma'am, poor girl has suffered enough.

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The party continued their long trek into Arizona. Harper's feet
were ached something awful.. They had lost their wagon a wile back
due to the wheels giving out, and lack of items to repair it.

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Charity: Harper lets play tag.
Harper: Alright.I'm going to die in this god forsaken sun.
The girls spent the afternoon playing, charity taken a liking to Harper
and wouldn't leave herside.

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Harper: Maker child! you have a lot of energy.
Charity: Mama used to say the samething! You're a nice lady just
like mama.
Charity: We'll take good care of you.

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After reaching the town of Dustyville, Harper decided the group
needed some fresh water, seeking the cleanest option, she decided
to get some from the well. Caleb watched harper with great interest.

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Stranger: Howdy, Travelers might I trouble you a moment.
Caleb: Hello, what can we do for you?
Teddy: My name's Teddy, I lost my group a while back on the trail
and haven't been able to catch up. By chance, are you heading to Oregon
City?
Caleb: We are..
Teddy: Then would it be too much to ask if I might accompany you on
your travels? I'm a good fisherman and hunter, I'll be able to help with
that.

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Caleb: We'd be happy to have you aboard. I'm Caleb by the way,
welcome.
Teddy: Thank you, Caleb, that's mighty nice of ya, I promise ya I'll
be handy.

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Caleb: Is this a private gathering, or may I sit with you? Caleb
said, noticing Harper lost in thought.
Harper: Oh, Caleb...Of course, let me move over.
Caleb: Are you feeling alright?
Harper: I suppose I'm just a little homesick.
Caleb: I can imagine..you don't speak of your home often.
Is there a reason.
There is a reason, but I don't think I should say Harper
didn't think it was best to tell the truth.
Harper: There is...but I'm not sure if I'm ready to talk.
Caleb: Understood...We're here if you are though...

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Caleb: You know much about stargazing Harper?
Harper: Can't say that I do, I never stargazed.
Caleb: Sit.I do it when I'm feeling stressed, it helps me relax.

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Caleb unconsciously slipped his hand onto Harper's.

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Taking the young lady by surprise.

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Caleb pulled back, looking away.Maybe I shouldn't have done that
He thought to himself, but Harper slid a little closer, hinting that it was
okay.

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Harper: Teddy, you traveled quite a bit in your time right?
Teddy: That's right Ma'am.
Harper: Have you any stories from your travels?
Teddy: Ah, you wanna hear about my travels do ya? I'd be happy to oblige.

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Teddy: There was one time I had to fight off a grizzly with just one
bullet left.
Harper: Oh maker! How did you manage that?
Teddy: With pure luck and god on my side. I managed to hit
the bear in just the right place. That's when I met my previous
wagon train.

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Caleb: What is he saying to her?
Mary: Mm? Oh Teddy? Probably telling her one of his tall tales.
Frankly, I think they are all nonsense.
Charity: I like teddy's stories! He's funny.

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Caleb: She's still listening to his tales...Doesn't he ever stop talking?
Joseph: Am I detecting a bit of jealousy.
Caleb: No...just a bit of "I'm sick of hearing his tall tales".
Joseph: If you say so.

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Harper: Good morning, Caleb.
Caleb: Morning Harper, enjoying Teddy's stories?
Harper: Oh yes, he has many stories from his adventures.
Have you listened to any of them?
Caleb: Just bits and pieces.You shouldn't believe every
story he tells though, most of it is just nonsense.
Harper: Oh I know. But he gets such enjoyment out of
telling me them.

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Caleb: Where are you off to?
Harper: I'm going to hear more of his stories.
Caleb shook is head in annoyance and watched Harper run off to walk
with Teddy.

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Teddy: And that's how I got away from the natives.
Harper: You are so brave, very impressive!
Teddy: Thank you, Miss Harper, I enjoy telling you my tales.

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Caleb: "Thank you miss harper I enjoy telling you my tales" Please.
You're just being a showoff.
Joseph: Someone's ego is hurt.
Caleb: I'm not jealous.
Joseph: No? Then you're just whiny.


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Charity: Why is Caleb so mad Mary? Did I do something?
Mary: No, child. You didn't do a darn thing. Its something you'll
learn when you get over.
Charity: Did he steal something? Stealing is bad.
Mary: Maker! No.Just never you mind, dear.

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Harper: Hi Caleb!
Harper looked around and noticed the rest of the group was no
where to be seen.
Harper: Where's everyone else?
Caleb: About a mile back, where you both left us all to go
galivanting and reminiscing.
Harper: I'm sorry, I didn't realize we were so far ahead.
Caleb: That much is clear.

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Mary: Caleb, what's wrong? You seem rather upset.
Caleb: I'm not upset, but does he really have to brag about his
fishing and his shooting, and his everything.
Mary: Jealousy is not a good color on you.
Caleb: I am not jealous. Why would I be jealous?!
He's just very irritating and I'm about to send him packing.
Mary: I think you are overreacting a bit.

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Charity: I can count to ten!
Teddy: That's very good, young lady.Who taught you how to count
like that?
Charity: Miss Wilson, my school teacher!

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Harper was assigned to prepping the meat..She felt rather guilty
grinding up the deer and bird and apologized multiple times in
the process.

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Harper: Hi Caleb! You feeling any better?
Caleb: What do you mean? I'm feeling just fine, Harper.
Harper: You seemed like something was bothering you.
Caleb: Its nothing, but thank you for your concern.Come
out and eat with us?
Harper: Of course.

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Joseph: Caleb, we're running low on supplies, might not have
enough to last until the flood waters subside.
Caleb: Someone will need to ride into town and pick up some.
Harper: I'd be happy to go.
Caleb: I'm not sending you out there alone Harper, if you're going
someone will have to go with you.
Teddy: I'd be happy to accompany the young lady.

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Caleb: I think that someone should be me. I'll go with Harper.
Teddy: Are you sure? I'd hate for ya to have to leave your party
while you ride to town.
Caleb: Joseph can look after everyone, it will only be a couple days.
Teddy: If you insist, then okay.
Caleb: I insist.

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Harper and Caleb set off for the closest village, which was about
20 miles from their camp. Their travel proved quite uneventful.
Harper: Are you sure you're fine leaving everyone back there?
Caleb: They'll be fine, Joseph will look after them.
Harper: Teddy was more than happy to help.
Caleb: I rather not send you with someone we barely know.
Harper: If that's how you feel...okay then.

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Caleb: Horses won't make it over the bridge, we'll have to hitch them
to the post and continue on foot.

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Harper and Caleb made their way cross the bridge. Every now
and then Harper tried to walk on the railing, but Caleb kept pulling
her down.
Caleb: Please stop doing that.
Harper: I'll be fine....
Harper said as she continued to balance across the railing, her next
step caught her foot and she stumbled, falling over the bridge and into
the the river below.
Caleb: Harper!

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Harper thrashed about in the water, trying to bring herself back up.
Unfortunately she didn't know how to swim and kept getting pulled
under by the rapids.
Harper: Help!
Caleb: Hang on Harper, I'm coming.
Caleb didn't hesitate to pull his shirt off and jump into the river
after Harper.It was a long struggle to reach her, as the rapids kept
sweeping her down the river, but finally he reached her and pulled
her to the shore.

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Caleb: Maker...Harper...
Harper started gasping and coughing trying to gain air.
Caleb: Here, I'll help you up.

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She immediately threw her arms around him and didn't let go.
He held her close, until she pulled back.

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Caleb: Harper, are you okay?
Harper: I think so...you saved me.Thank you.
Caleb: Of course!
They stood for a moment, smiling at each other. He gave her
hand a gentle squeeze.
Harper: Maybe we should go back...I'm cold!
Caleb: Yes, let's go back. We can get another time.
They made their way back toward camp, Halfway through
Caleb decided he needed a break. He noticed Harper shivering,
and pulled her close to keep her warm.

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Harper: What are you doing?
Caleb: You're still shivering Harper..You okay?
Harper: Yes, I'm fine.
He smiled at her, studying her expressions.

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She finally pulled back from his embrace, still shivering from
her wet clothes.
Harper: I'm getting a little tired...maybe we should return to camp?
Caleb: Of course.
He gave her a slight nod.

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Harper: Morning Caleb.
Caleb: Morning Harper, are you okay after last night?
Harper: I'm fine.
Caleb: Please don't be so reckless again, you could have died.
Harper: If Dysentery hasn't killed me, I don't think a little water will.
Caleb: Don't get snarky. It was reckless.
Harper: I'm sorry, I won't do it again..
Caleb: Do you mean that?
Harper: Yes.
Caleb: Really? You mean it?
Harper: No.
Caleb: Maker's breathe.

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Teddy approached Caleb and Harper, offering to take Harper
into town to get supplies, seeing how Harper's mishap cuased
some delay in restocking.
Caleb: I don't know, I still don't want to send her off with someone
we don't know well enough.
Harper: He'll be okay with me, Caleb. You don't have to worry.
Caleb: I'm not so sure I can trust you not to fall off a bridge again.
Teddy: I will not take her across any bridges.

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Caleb: Are you absolutely certain you want to go with him?
Harper: I promise to be careful.
Caleb: Alright, please just get what you need and come straight
back..
Harper: I will.

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Caleb watched Teddy and Harper leave for town.He hoped he
didn't make a mistake sending her off with Teddy.

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Caleb: Maker.

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After getting their supplies, Teddy decided it would be a good
time to try to be a little flirtatious with Harper. Little did Harper
know Teddy was not part of any wagon train. He planned on
robbing stage coaches. His plan was to use Harper to get
what he wanted, and thought perhaps if he flirted a bit, it would open
her up.Harper was not interested in flirting though and just wanted to
head back to camp.
Harper: ..Let's just head back, Teddy.
Teddy: But why? We're alone, we got some time to get to know each
other.
He reached for her hands..
Caleb: Keep your hands to yourself.

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Harper; Caleb, what are you doing here?
Caleb: Stepping in just in time I see.
Teddy: It wasn't what it looked like, Caleb.
Caleb: No? I hear her say no, and see you step forward.
You tell me what it was. Stay away, or I'll put two rounds in
you.
Caleb placed his hand on his holster, waiting for Teddy's move.
Teddy shoved Caleb.
Caleb: Don't shove me.
In which Caleb shoved him back, the two ended up in a brawl in
front of the general store.

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Annie: Someone go get the Marshal, they're going to kill each
ther.
Daniel: I'll go get him, be right back.
Harper: Both of you stop it, you're going to get yourselves killed.
Annie pulled Harper inside, suggesting she not get involved.

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Marshal Dillion: Break it up all of, that's enough. Show's over
He motioned all the townsfolk to move along.
Marshal Dillion: Now, tell me what is with this nonsense.
Teddy: This man jumped me in front of the general store!
Marshal Dillion: What's your name?
Caleb: Caleb...and that's not entirely true.
Marshal Dillion: His arm and scratches say differently,
you show no injury have no choice to bring you in.We
can speak more at my office.

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Marshal Dillion: Not let me get this straight, you said he try
to harass a young lady, you stepped in and he shoved you,
and then you returned the shove and things got heated...If
that's true, then how come the young lady didn't speak up.
Caleb: I'm not sure where she went, but she is rather shy.
You'd know that if you met her, she's not going to argue with
a marshal, that for sure I can promise you. And I rather she didn't.
Marshal Dillion: Everything points to you being the instigator, I'm
sorry, I have no choice. I think a week in here will be fine.
Caleb: While I think its not fair, I didn't do anything wrong, I won't
argue, you're just doing your job.
Marshal Dillion: Well, thank you for your corporation.

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Marshal Dillion: Hello, young lady.What can I do for you?
Harper: I'm here to speak to Caleb.
Marshal Dillion: you must be the young lady he spoke of.
Harper: Yes, I am, Marshal.

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Marshal Dillion: Is what he says is true?
Harper: They were both at fault Marshal.
Caleb: Really? That's how we're going to be.
Marshal Dillion: Caleb, let the lady speak. What's your name?
Harper: My name is Harper, Marshal. Yes, Teddy tried to
put his hands on me. I told him no, but they both were instigating
each other, threating to put rounds into one another, that's
when the shoving began and the brawl broke out.
Marshal Dillion: I see. Do you know where Teddy is? I think
a little one on one time in a cozy bed might do him some good
as well.As for you Caleb, I still stand with my choice, both of you
and Teddy should know we do not put up with fighting.The proper
thing would have been to get me.
Caleb: Yes I know.
Harper: I think he took off, he's not at our wagon's camp.
Marshal Dillion: I will go look and see if I can find him.
You may speak to Caleb.

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Caleb: Thank you so much for defending me Harper.
Caleb said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.
Harper: You know darn right well you overreacted. Where
I come from making threats to put two rounds into someone
would not stand well. Both of you acted like children.
Caleb: Perhaps so, but if you didn't find the need to flirt
and bat your eyes at every man that looks at you, you wouldn't
be in this predicament.
Harper: And what's that suppose to mean?!
Caleb: I saw the look you made speaking to the marshal, with
your pretty smile. I swear your beauty is going to be your
downfall.

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Harper: You think I'm beautiful?
Caleb: ...I didn't..
Harper: Now look who's being all cute.
Caleb: Don't change the subject Harper..
Harper: Thank you for trying to defend me,
Caleb. I appreciate it.
Caleb: You owe me a favor. Next time I ask
you to do something.
Harper: Sounds fair enough.
Harper took Caleb's hand in hers and squeezed it gently
pulling him closer.

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Harper: I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that.
Caleb: What do you mean? Why?
Harper: ..I can't tell you why....
what am I suppose to say, I'm from 2022 and
anything I say and do here, is going to change history.
I'd be tried for witchcraft..ok maybe wrong time period,still.
Caleb felt a little hurt by Harper's words.He wanted her to open up
and share more about herself with him. But she kept pushing back.
Caleb: I..understand..
I guess I got you all stuck here for another week.
Harper: Don't worry Caleb, we'll get you released soon.

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Caleb: Charity, what's the matter sweetheart?
Charity came running over to Caleb arms wide open and
tears running down her cheek.
Charity: Harper left.
Caleb: What do you mean she left?
Charity: She came out of her tent crying and said she had to
go home and left.What if she dies like mama?

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Caleb: I won't let that happen, Charity.You go back to bed.
I'll go find her.
Charity: You promise?
Caleb: Promise.

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Caleb: Come on Georgia, we have a run away to find.

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Harper managed to get her ipod to work and decided since she
was alone she could use it.
Harper: singing along: She comes down from Yellow Mountain
On a dark, flat land she rides. On a pony she named Wildfire,with a whirlwind by her side
On a cold Nebraska night.

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Caleb: Where do you think you're going?
Harper: Oh maker! You scared me.
She quickly stuffed her ipod into her pocket.

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Georgia missed Harper and decided to give her a big sniff as
a Hello.
Harper: Hi, Georgia.

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Caleb: What are you doing Harper?
Harper: What do you mean? I'm resting.
Caleb: Why'd you take off like that without telling anyone.
Didn't I tell you before not to do that.
Harper: I'm trying to find my way home.I'm tired of
this walking and traveling, Caleb.I want to go home.

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Caleb: You could have said something. I could have helped you,
if aren't happy with us. But you can't just wander off like that.
Is that what you did with your last party?
Harper: I told you, and I will tell you again, I did not have a party!
Caleb: So you say.
Harper: Its the truth, maker you're starting to irritate me.
Caleb: And you are starting to irritate me Harper.

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Harper: Caleb, you don't understand, and won't understand.
So kindly, please go.
Caleb: I won't understand, because you won't let me. You
refuse to talk to me about anything.
Harper: I told you, I can't tell you.
Caleb: Yes I know, because its all some big
secrete where you're from. Where you going?
Harper: Back to camp, if it will calm you down.
Caleb: Don't be angry.

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Harper: Caleb, I'm tired, I don't feel well, I don't mean to be
angry, but I really can't do this much longer.
Harper started fanning herself, feeling her cheeks burning with heat,
it was unusually hot compared to other days she thought.Caleb felt
her head with hand.
Caleb: Harper, you're running a fever.Let's go back to camp.
You need rest.