December 1, 1884, through July 31, 1885 Summary

On December 1, 1884, Sarah says that she's dyed her outer clothes black but sees no need to dye the petticoats for a man who didn't love her. On February 9, 1885, Sarah's dog, Bear, is hit by a bull and on February 10, she asks her mother and Savannah for suggestions of how to heal the dog. On February 22, Sarah says that Bear seems fine. On March 1, Sarah's other dog, Toobuddy, is acting foolish, and she finally follows him and finds Jack Elliot trapped under a horse though she doesn't initially recognize him. She goes home for the wagon, drags the dead horse off Elliot and takes him home. On March 3, it appears he will live and she borrows some clothes from Albert for him. He says that he's been reassigned to the Sixth Calvary at Lowell and is now a "special advisor...