The Last Straw

** "The Last Straw" by Harold Titus is a story set in the American West, focused on a woman named Jane Hunter who becomes the owner of a struggling ranch. As she steps into her new role, Jane faces the skepticism of her all-male workforce and the difficulties of ranch management. Upon her arrival, Jane immediately makes an impression, with her unfamiliar confidence. determined to learn the ropes and choose a foreman through a unique method. This sets the stage for conflict and tension, especially when a talented cowboy named Tom Beck rejects her method, wanting to prove himself through hard work instead. The story promises a clash between Jane's vision for the ranch and the challenging realities of the West. **