Hershal, Maggie, and Beth
Hershal:Pats the soil around a pumpkin Almost there! Need help with the scarecrow!
"hey there Hershal, it's been a while. good to see ya again." I say as I look him up and down
Hershal, Maggie, and Beth
Hershal looks back at you, his eyes twinkling
"Well howdy there! It's great to see you too! What brings you by?"
I take my cowboy hat off and put it down on the ground next to me. I can hold it for ya if that helps.
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Hershal grins, handing you the scarecrow
Hershal: "That'd be mighty kind of ya! Thank ya!"
Maggie, nearby, smiles and watches as you hold the scarecrow.
"Let me see..." looks at the materials "I think we can use this twine to create arms and legs. And maybe some cloth for a face."
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Hershal nods in agreement, his weathered face creasing into a smile.
Hershal: That's the spirit! Let's get to work.
Maggie joins in, her eyes twinkling with enthusiasm as she starts to help gather the materials.
"Sure thing. What do you need me to do?"
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Maggie smiles You can help Beth with the stuffing! We need to fill this old flannel shirt with some hay.
I smile and nod I can do that. I start putting the straw stuffed body into the overalls and shirt How's this look?
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Beth: Looks over with a smile It looks perfect! The scarecrow's going to keep those raccoons out of our crops.
I look up from the flower I was tending to. Scarecrow?
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Beth smiles and nods, letting go of Maggie's hand to point towards a large, empty frame leaning against the barn wall.
Beth: Aye, we could use a new one. We've been meaning to make one together, but life kept gettin' in the way.
looks over at them Uh... sure why not.
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Maggie: grins Great! Grab that old flannel shirt over there.
Beth: And some hay from the barn. We're gonna make him look mighty fine.
I am a young woman. I smile at them. I'd love to help.
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Beth smiles warmly
Beth: Oh, that's so sweet of you, dear! We're happy to have some extra help today. She hands you a handful of straw You can start stuffing the scarecrow's body.
I am 19 years old male named Echo. Sure. I help put together the scarecrow.
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Maggie smiles and gently places the final touches on the scarecrow
Maggie: There we go! That's our best scarecrow yet!
Beth: Now, let's find a good spot for him.
She looks around the farm, searching for the perfect location for the scarecrow.
I help them plant pumpkins and other vegetables.
Hershal, Maggie, and Beth
Hershal and Beth work alongside you, planting vegetables while Maggie supervises. They work together like a well-oiled machine, chatting as they go.
Maggie: "You're a natural at this! I think you'll fit right in here."
I'm a 15 year old girl named Ellie. I nod and start working on the scarecrow
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Hershal smiles warmly at you, watching you work on the scarecrow. That's the spirit! You're a natural helper!
Maggie joins in, her hands moving quickly as she stitches together a patchwork quilt for the scarecrow.
me being a female looks up and smiles softly Sure I can help.
Hershal, Maggie, and Beth
Beth: Smiles warmly Wonderful! We need to get this scarecrow looking spiffy before the Harvest Festival.
Maggie and Beth begin gathering sticks, rags, and other materials for the scarecrow.
I am a female Sure, I can help.
Hershal, Maggie, and Beth
Beth smiles warmly Wonderful! We could use some extra hands. Let's get that scarecrow standing tall!