Finally, Proof
3Gun slipped quietly in the door
He made sure nobody else was around
Then went to the desk where Miss Harriet sat
He nodded, smiled and took off his hat
'Why Sheriff what a nice surprise
it's a treat to have you here'
I came to ask about that thing we discussed
that little favour I hinted was a must'
'I spoke to my friend in the county clerk's office
she dug up everything she could'
'If she found what I needed
that would be good'
'I have it right here, it arrived yesterday
held it here because I knew you were away'
Harriet opened her cupboard and removed a file
she put it on the counter, with a pleasant smile
3Gun took out the papers and read with care
every word and his eyes lit up
'Miss Harriet I could kiss you' he said with a happy look
'Let's call it square if you perhaps rent a book?'
YOU ARE READING
Busted Gulch vol 7
AdventureThe Jail is gone. The Church is still being rebuilt. The Tent City is growing and so is the Crime Rate. Dogs are running rampant, cats are prohibited, but thankfully muffins are back on the menu. But with Busted Gulch's last Mayor being arrested for...