Summary

Chapter 1: Susan writes to Augusta telling her of her life in the canyon. Susan is working on a novel. Oliver’s work is steady. She tries not to think of what she left behind. There are some Army wives and Eastern ladies to whom she likes to talk. Susan does not care for the town ladies. Oliver has invited Frank Sargent to join his team as his assistant. He also has another young assistant named Wiley. Susan is happy Oliver is content in his job.

Chapter 2: Susan and her family have moved into the canyon. The backers for the project have lost interest and they have no money to continue. The project must be postponed until new backers can be found. Oliver is on standby salary and Frank and Wiley are staying with no salary at all. The camp consists of a shack, a...