After her husband’s passing, the beautiful ranch owner knew she needed help maintaining the property. When only two applicants showed up – one known for drinking too much and the other for his alternative lifestyle – she made the practical choice to hire the latter. The decision proved wise as the new hand worked tirelessly, transforming the ranch into a thriving operation.
Months passed with excellent results until one evening when the widow insisted her employee take a well-deserved night off in town. “Go enjoy yourself,” she encouraged. The ranch hand eagerly agreed and headed out for what he assumed would be an ordinary evening.
When 2:30 AM rolled around with no sign of her worker, the widow waited by the fireplace with a glass of wine. The door finally creaked open to reveal an unexpected sight – her ranch hand dressed in her finest clothes! With deliberate calm, she instructed him to remove each borrowed garment piece by piece until standing in his own clothes again. Her final words carried both humor and warning: “Next time you raid my wardrobe for a night out, you’ll be looking for a new job.”
