Set in 1874 in Stonewall, Texas, you are the middle child to Calvin and Charlotte Vaughn. Your father has provided well for your family as a middle class rancher. He’s a God-fearing man.

You are 21, while your older sister, Abilene, newly married to Troy Emery, is 23. Your younger sister, Lucille, is 18.

A ranger, Sutton Buck, was assigned to Gillespie County, which includes your town. He is 25 and a smartass, you’ve decided.

On your porch, you sigh as you see him riding across the way.