CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 8
"Maybe Whirlaway is sick," Uncle Warren suggested on the way back.
Forest nodded. "I'll call the vet and get him to come over," he said.
The kids sat in back. Josh slept against his pillow with his mouth open.
Next to him, Ruth Rose read Learning to Ride.
Dink's book was on his lap. He gazed out the window, watching the scenery flash by.
The hum of the car's tires made him feel sleepy. His eyes closed.
The next thing Dink heard was his uncle's voice saying, "Almost ho
