May 21, 1886, through January 18, 1888 Summary

On May 21, 1886, Sarah and Jack have an argument over nothing, and he says that he is leaving on another campaign and this time won't return until Geronimo is captured or dead. He may not return until after the baby is born. On May 25, Chess arrives just as Jack is preparing to leave. On May 26, Jack leaves. Chess and a group of hired hands are staying at the ranch for a while. On July 1, Sarah receives a letter from Jack who says there is no end of the campaign yet in sight. On July 4, Mama says that Mason Sherrill had come to call on her and Sarah says she is glad to have Chess at the ranch with her in Jack's absence. On August 26, Jack returns and has a fever that keeps him in bed for two days. On August...