tell me about your law firm . '' cade did n't return the smile , just nodded . that 's why it took me so long to come to fraser 's ridge ; he was n't where i expected him to be ; i had to ride up and down the coast to find him . '' but how could i not be curious ? `` 'fore we leave , you 'd best go up to the house and get a rifle from the boss , son , '' rex said . im supposed to be on the second floor starting rounds . 