sweat dripped down his face and back while he brought the axe down on the wood again. he was always hard at work. he needed to save his money, but also hopefully impress the farmer girl. whether he impressed her or not, he was set on marrying her as soon as he had enough money. he used a sleeve to wipe his forehead right under the brim of his brown cowboy hat. it was a hot day today. Jud slept in the old shed behind the house. near the animal pens. he liked the small space. it was decorated with his guns and knives, as well as photographs of naked women from magazines. it was his special space. he heard someone walking behind him, and he turned to see who it was.