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A Tale Of Two Expectations

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A Tale Of Two ExpectationsIt is 1884 and Caleb ORourke leaves his home in Connecticut to seek his fortune. Still enamored with his dime novel visions of the Wild West, he drifts westward over the next couple of years. Eventually arriving in Montana, he is discovered by Matthew Rangely, and becomes the cowboy of his visions on the Circle T Ranch. Five years later, much to her parents objections, a young, willful, well to do, city bred Marie Devereaux, boards the new westbound

It is 1884 and Caleb O’Rourke leaves his home in Connecticut to seek his fortune. Still enamored with his dime novel visions of the “Wild West,” he drifts westward over the next couple of years. Eventually arriving in Montana, he is “discovered” by Matthew Rangely, and becomes the cowboy of his visions on the Circle-T Ranch.

Five years later, much to her parents’ objections, a young, willful, well-to-do, city-bred Marie Devereaux, boards the new westbound Northern Pacific train to take a position as a schoolmarm in Missoula, Montana. On the train, she encounters the very same Matthew Rangely, who suggests she consider finding her place in his little town. Fascinated by his description of life in Weston, including the need for a teacher, Marie decides to take him up on his suggestion.

On the wagon trip to Weston with Rangely, Marie meets her first cowboy, Caleb, and is intrigued by this tall, taciturn young man. Her skill as a teacher and his willingness to be stimulated intellectually result in changing expectations for both of them, and therein lies the tale of two expectations.

About the Author

James L. Mariner is a former Peace Corp Volunteer (Ghana) and secondary school science teacher. A native Kansan, he fell in love with the Rocky Mountains as a teenager, eventually bringing his growing family to Colorado in the late ’60s. Until now, his writing contributions have all been professional articles and texts. Now retired, his novel, A Tale of Two Expectations, is his first attempt at creative writing. His leisure time activities include reading, sailing his model yacht, and engaging in volunteer activities. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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I liked these plates more than I thought I would. The plates hold up well under load and don’t soak through like regular less expensive plates. The size is right for most meals and still not too big for just dessert. They worked great in the microwave and were easy to separate from the stack. These came packed in a box with two stacks that were each wrapped in plastic to keep them clean in shipping and storage. I will buy these again.
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These paper plates are sturdy and hold food well without bending or leaking. I originally thought they were going to be a little bigger than they are, but I still ended up keeping them and using them regularly. They work great for snacks, lighter meals, and everyday use. The quality is good, they’re easy to store, and the large pack is very convenient.
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