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Vaughn cut into her ham, scraping her plate. “Not much I can do today. Got too much to cover.”

“We need workers.”

“We do. But what do you suggest I do? Go down to that strip club and haul their asses out by their ears?”

“Wouldn’t hurt.”

“Wouldn’t do no good, either. We need people who want to work. Not just work for a week and then blow all their money partying.”

June swallowed. “You talk to people about it?”

“I did. They said they’d put the word out and keep their eyes and ears open.”

“What about putting an ad in the paper?”

Vaughn looked at her. “Gram, they don’t really do that anymore.”

“Why not?”

“Because not many people read the paper. It’s all online now.”

“Well, I can’t help you there. And you’re not very good at that technological mumbo jumbo either.”

Natalie spoke up. “I can do it for you.”

They stopped eating and stared at her.

Natalie explained. “I know how to do it and I can get your request out and onto several sites.”

“Think we’ll get any hits?” Vaughn asked. “Because I haven’t had much interest from anyone in the past year or so. And those that I do get don’t stick around for long.”

“It’s worth a shot.” Natalie thought for a moment. “Do you have a website?”

“You mean for the ranch?”

She nodded.

“I do.”

“And you manage it and keep it up to date?”

Vaughn reddened. “Haven’t had much time lately and like Gram said, I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to that stuff. So I’m afraid what’s up right now is not very impressive.”

“How do you get your clients then?”

“Mostly word of mouth,” June said. “Our reputation usually speaks for itself.”

“That’s good,” Natalie said. “But you could probably do a whole lot better if you sell yourself online. Make people want to buy their horses here. Make people want to come work for you.”

Vaughn studied her. “I’m not sure I know what you mean by ‘sell.’”

“I can show you.”

“You know this kind of stuff?” June asked.

“It’s actually how I support myself right now. I write blogs and reviews for numerous companies promoting them and their products. I could do the same for you. Really amp up your website and garner you some more business as well as potential employees.”

“That would be a nice change,” June said, looking to Vaughn. “Wouldn’t it, Vaughn?”