Refuge from the Storm

Jason had set out on horseback early in the morning. He was intent on finding food for his family. His family was new to the area, having just arrived from Boston. They had a land claim and were beginning their own homestead. It had been a long trip, and the family was exhausted and hungry.

Jason knew that a deer or other large animal would bring great satisfaction and relief to his family. Jason climbed off his horse and crept over the side of the hill. He gazed down the hillside looking for large game. He did not see game, but what he saw was a huge, dark cloud. Jason realized he’d better take shelter quickly. He led his horse to a nearby cave just as the rain came crashing down.

Jason crouched down, waiting for the rain to stop. He worried that he would not have time to catch some food before he had to head back. He had promised to be back before dark. Suddenly he found himself impatient and angry. Why couldn’t the rain stop? A cool breeze of wind went down his neck.

Jason heard a noise over his shoulder. He slowly turned to see a large animal staring at him. It was a deer. The deer had gone for shelter too. Jason wasted no time killing the deer and readying it for the trip home. “This is just too good to be true!” thought Jason. At that moment, he didn’t mind how long the rainstorm lasted.