The Ridin' Kid from Powder River

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The narrative follows a boy raised on a frontier homestead who learns riding, shooting, and practical skills under the care of an older partner. As he grows, he faces pressure from a nearby cattle outfit disputing water and land, escalating into threats that prompt ammunition purchases, legal warnings, and preparations for confrontation. The plot unfolds through episodic adventures—trail travel, narrow escapes, clashes with outlaws and gamblers, and border crossings—while examining loyalty, self-reliance, justice, and the harsh choices demanded by life on the range. Short, action-driven chapters chart the youth's passage from childhood into a tested adulthood.

It was close to midnight when a solitary policeman, passing down a side street, heard a nocturnal singer inform dark and empty High Street that he was

"The Ridin' Kid from Powder River,"—

with other more or less interesting details.

Pete felt a hand on his shoulder. "You better cut that out!" said the officer.

Pete whirled and his hand flickered toward his hip. "You go plumb to—" Pete hesitated. The officer sniffed suspiciously. Pete grinned—then proffered his hand with irresistible enthusiasm.

"Sure I'll cut it out."

THE END