Best Laid Plans
William crunched the ice
and smiled into his glass
the whiskey glistened like
the first rays of the rising desert sun.
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Ewell was working the men
draining them of every dime's
worth the warehouse had to be
readyby the coming weekend.
Simon had brought the strangest news
claimed this town was insane
the mayor's wife was not only a baker
but an ex-deputy with a suspicious vein.
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Simon was put to work
he needed to know more about BG folk
and of the Tent City property
And its real estate value.
CS poured him another drink
While William continued
mulling over his day
and his next move.
The telegram would have reached
the Robert Brothers.
They should be here
with the consignment on Sunday.
He inspected his glass
one last time
and swallowed his drink
in one shot.
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All the years of searching
had come to an end at the gala.
She has made some friends here
and introduced William as her cousin.
"It's high time we had a talk."
William made up his mind
and strolled out the saloon
heading to the newspaper office.
He opened the gate
but stopped in his tracks.
A man and woman stood at the door
in a deep embrace.
William gave a loud cough
And the sheriff stepped aside
Caroline still in his arms,
William was taken by surprise.
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"I've come at a bad time
to talk about the past.
It can wait another day."
William said leaving them fast.
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Busted Gulch vol. 13
AdventureThe holidays have come once more to the Gulch but so have some strangers that are stirring up a plan for trouble. Will the threat be seen before it's too late? Come and see in BG 13. Authors: @lyttlejoe @crazyp01 @leandralynx @MystresMyna @Ambergri...
