A Farmer's Gamble

He stepped out on the deck, inhaling deeply.  Over night a soaking rain had fallen washing away the dust and bringing much needed moisture to the thirsty plants.  It was with relief he looked out over his cornfields.  He had started to worry as the dry spell lingered and the leaves drooped. 

Another timely rain like the night before would see him through the growing season and reassure him of the possibility of a high yield.  A good harvest this year would allow him to help his daughter with college tuition and maybe take his wife on a much-desired vacation.