1892

Chapter 4: Abundance

Tom Bracken tied his mare to the hitching rail with a tight knot and gave her a gentle pat. “Won’t be long, Fran,” he said as he climbed onto the boardwalk. He looked at the bank doors with a strong dose of skepticism. He did not trust banks, creditors, or financiers, nor did he particularly like them. It seemed dishonest to make money off other people’…