Listen!
Doctor Well had tried everything:
Talking.
Singing.-
Everything but meds -
To stop Crooked Smile from
Leaving town
Like everybody did.
Now, he grabbed the barkeeper's arm,
Squeezing it firmly,
Yet lightly enough
Not to hurt his patient.
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"Listen! Town is already missing most of its citizens!
We can't afford to just sit
And watch even more people disappearing beyond borders!
Nothing that can't wait 'till their return."
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Crooked Smile snapped, "No horse's friend, are you?! This not 'bout '
an animal'! It's family!"
Long pause. "Yes, I do know..." the doc mumbled.
And when he looked up from his knees,
His eyes met an empty bed.
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A shuffle from behind indicated
That Crooked Smile was still there.
The doc rose to his feet, Sat down again,
Folded his hands
And stared at the wall.
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Busted Gulch vol 14
AdventureAll are in peril in BG. Will Uncle Bubba survive? What are William Land's plans for CG? Will Tiger get to Raven before he's forced to do this favor for a mysterious Bounty Hunter and clear his name? Brandy and Bruce are about to face down Regan and...
