They Doubted His Pine Trees Until Nineteen Eighty Eight Proved Him Right

than being unprepared forever.”

No one laughed.

Buck stood. Chairs creaked as men turned. For a moment Tom thought Buck might challenge him.

Instead, Buck cleared his throat. “I gave Tom more grief than any man here.” Silence thickened. “I was wrong.” He looked around the room. “His trees saved grass. Mine’s gone. His herd’s still standing. I sold half continue reading …