satisfying day at work tending the boundary fences on Roy's large

spread. About a mile from the homestead Roy noticed a trail of

dust rising from the trail that led from home to the main gate.

As he approached, he saw that it was a large squad of cavalry

soldiers led by Major Ted. As he came up to the column of troops

Major Ted called, "Whoa!" and addressed the famous cowboy.

"Good evening, Mr. Rogers," he said.

"Good evening, Major," replied Roy Rogers.

"Are you' heading home, Sir?" asked the Major.

"I am indeed, yessir, I'm looking forward to a real meal.'"

"Just before you go, Mr. Rogers, I'm afraid I have some bad news

for you."

"Like what, Major?"

"Well, sir, the Indians have been on the rampage over at your

homestead."

"My God! I'd better get over there right away!"

"Just a minute Roy, there's more. There's not much left of your

house I'm afraid"

"That's terrible, I've got to get home to my family"

"Hold on Roy, there's more. I'm afraid they scalped your five

children and appear to have raped the girls beforehand."

"Those savages!! I've got to get home to my wife, she must be

beside herself with grief!"

"Wait Roy, I'm sorry but there's more. They also raped your wife

and mother before killing them. All the cattle are gone and they

put an arrow through your dog Bullet. Most of the village is

burned to the ground and they put poison in your water supply."

"Oh my God! This is the worst day of my life! But still, I'd

better get over there and see if there's anything at all I can

do"

"Hold on, Roy - there's just one more thing . . ."

"Yes Major?"

"Before you go. How's about a little song for the boys?"

LOL