*Isabella*

I ain’t never seen nothin’ like St. Louey. We got some big cities back closer to home, but this is amazin’. I can see so many big buildings on the other side of the river, I can hardly contain myself.

“Are you feeling well, Unega?” Chet asks from beside me on the wagon. “You’re smiling so big, I’d think your face would be sore.”

I giggle. “I’m fine. I’m better than fine. I can’t wait to get over there and see what they’ve got to trade. I bet Alice and Robert will beg Ma and Pa for some candy, and I’d love to see if I can find some...