Finally the day has come when Jess can bring home her filly Opal--but after Opal almost drowns in a flooded river, she falls ill and won't get better. Has her spirit abandoned her?'What did you decide to call her?' asked Lawson, looking over Jess's shoulder. 'Opal, ' said Jess, gazing lovingly at the little chestnut foal. 'Bad-luck stones, ' grunted Lawson. Finally the day has come when Jess can bring home her once-in-a-lifetime...