Geoff wanted to tell grandfather that he had been doing Burke's chores for him. All Burke ever wanted to do was train his new pony. But Geoff said nothing. He couldn't very well tell on his best friend. "It still isn't fair," he muttered, kicking the veranda railing. Yesterday Burke had asked him to feed the horses that were penned up for the droving. And Geoff had done it.
When Burke came to say goodbye, Geoff couldn't think of a thing to say.
"I wish you could come," Burke said
"So do I" Geoff said glumly, looking past Burke. Than his eyes widened. His grandfather and Burke's father were riding toward the house.
"What's the matter?" Geoff called