Now Jed had to look at Anna when she made her comment about maybe it would be better if Olivia and him got formally engaged. He saw her jump in chair as Daisy kicked her and said how impertinent it was and he noticed how red Olivia got. He grinned and sighed. "Now that is a ways off I believe. Your Aunt and I like each other a lot, but we have a ways to go, getting to know each other and finding out if we are right for each other. Not like some people." his eyes moved towards Singleton. The Marshal chuckled and looked as well. "A Dandy if I ever sen one. From the East is he?" he shook his head, "Yep can tell that a mile away. Seen to many of them in Huston and other places. They come out here thinking the are the best thing that ever arrived, and wind up getting themselves killed or they hightail it back east when they find out they cant cut it out here."<br/><br/>One could tell by the tone of the Marshal's voice he had no like for Singleton's kind. Really neither did Jed. Having seen their kind back east during the war he had no love for them. Now honest, hard working people that came out west he admired for their courage and determination. The farmers, ranchers, shop keepers and lawyers and doctors that came out were needed and most of them came from simple families and not your rich and upper society. Well the only exception he could think of was Olivia. She came from that upper class but was more independent and had a very different mind set then the men did. They sat there and enjoyed their meal. The Marshal said good night and would pick the Kid up in the morning at the Jail. Jed told him he would be there to do the paperwork. As they left the Dinning Room, both girls gave Singleton a face, and it made Jed chuckle. Oh it was going to be interesting to see what Singleton did to try and win Olivia over. He had a feeling that she had no use for the man and didn't like him even if he had good manners. After leaving Olivia and the girls there to prepare the food for the prisoners, he went to the Jail to inform Billy of the transfer of the Kid.<br/><br/>Now in the morning Jed was up and at the Jail early to fill out the paperwork for the transfer and spell Billy for a while. The Marshal came in and he brought the Kid out in shackles, turning him over. "What should I do with the money that Rutherford paid him to come gun me down?" Jed asked.<br/><br/>The Marshal smiled, "Well put it to good use. Maybe something for that lovely woman you were with last night. Hear she is the School Teacher here. Maybe something for the school." When he said that Jed grinned, he knew exactly what the school needed. The Kid and Rutherford didn't look to well. It looked as if they ate something that didn't agree with them and Jed just continued to grin, enjoying Rutherford's discomfort. When Billy returned he left to see the carpenter with the money. He paid the man to make several desks for the school, so each child had their own place to write and put books. Then he went to the General Store and looked at the mail order catalogs that were there. He found the books he wanted, math, and writing and the like. The money went to order those as well. The School would have new books and new desks. He would let it all be a surprise for Olivia.<br/><br/>When he returned to the Jail, there was someone that followed him in. A young woman that was dressed in mens clothing, carring a lever action Winchester. "Looking for the Sheriff, where is he." she didn't notice the badges on Billy or Jed.<br/><br/>No Sheriff here any more. Ranger Walker here got rid of him." Billy spoke up as his eyes lit up as he saw her." Jed noticed that sparkle in his eyes.<br/><br/>"Ranger?" she asked.<br/><br/>"Thats right mam. Jed Walker, Texas Ranger, and this here is Billy also a Texas Ranger. This is now a Ranger Station till one can be built. We are the Law here at the moment. What can we do for you?" Jed asked.<br/><br/>"Pa sent me here to get the Sheriff. Bandits from across the boarder raided our cattle and took a couple hundred head and killed a couple of our ranch hands. Needed the Sheriff to deputize some of the men and go after them." she said.<br/><br/>"Well you let me get a couple things and I'll go out to the ranch with you and see what can be done. " Jed told her. "Whats your name by the way?<br/><br/>"Mary Ann Banner. Daugther of Ralph Banner." she said. He caught her eyes moving towards Billy as she mentioned her name. "You going to bring Ranger Billy here with you?"<br/><br/>Billy looked at Jed, "I know someone that can look after Rutherford for us while we are gone." Bill told him.<br/><br/>Jed Nodded, "Ok get your horse and some supplies packed up. I got to go let Olivia know I am going to be gone a bit and see if someone that is here can track for us." He was thinking of Singleton. Would keep him away from Olivia and see what the man was made of. One thing shooting wild game, and another bandits. They shot back. He took Mary Ann with him as he went to tell Olivia and then off to the hotel to see if Singleton would go out and track for him. He knocked on the mans door and he answered it. "Been told by Olivia, you are a hunter and tracker. Need your traking ability to hunt down Bandits that stole cattle and murdered a couple people. Think you are up to it? Might be gone a few days."<br/><br/>Singleton was surprised at the invitation. His rival asking him for help, now how could one not accept such an offer. He would out shine the Ranger in bringing in the briggens. Jed let the man change into more suitable clothing. Was still expensive clothing but more suited for riding and being out in the wilderness. He had no weapon so Jed supplied him with a Winchester rifle and some ammo. He got a horse from the stables for him to ride, and then they picked up Billy with a pack horse and rode out of town.