MT. She wrote to me. saying: My husband Tom operates the family ranch east of Livingston on the Yellowstone River. My fatherinlaw. Tom Lane. Sr. is the epitome of the American success story. His father was a first generation American and his mother was an Irish immigrant. He started ranching on his familys ranch out of Three Forks with his brother and became a cattle buyer. Through much hard work. determination and moderate living. along with a little Irish luck. he was able to buy the Livingston ranch in 1972. and his brother took over the ranch in Three Forks.
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Mentions "Irish luck" as a factor in success.