Then one by one, without leave or explanation or farewell, they left Withersteen House, and never returned.
Coincident with this disappearance Jane's gardeners and workers in the alfalfa fields and stable men quit her, not even asking for their wages.
Of all her Mormon employees about the great ranch only Jerd remained.

He went on with his duty, but talked no more of the change than if it had never occurred.
"Jerd," said Jane, "what stock you can't take care of turn out in the sage.

Let your first thought be for Black Star and Night.

Keep them in perfect condition.

Run them every day and watch them always." Though Jane Withersteen gave them such liberality, she loved her possessions.