He appeared long ago as a teacher and prophet, taught them picture-writing, healing, etc.; gave them the corn plant and pipe; he was an ascetic; told them of the Isles of the Blessed and promised to come again.

In Mexico Quetzalcohuatl was a similar divine visitor, prophet and teacher.
But to return to our own immediate affairs.

At a reasonable price we bought out another cattleman, his ranches, cattle and saddle horses.

As required by law, we also adopted and recorded a cattle brand.

Our first business was to brand our now considerable herd, which entailed an immense amount of very hard work.