The Reveal
Opening night, no mishaps to be found
Smiles, laughter, and joy all around
Jacob saved Rue a seat in the front row
But he found it empty right after the show
He was hoping to get another date
To try again to set it all straight
He decided to try the hotel
But the crowd had not yet dispelled
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Mr. Lewis came over wearing a grin
"Full house tonight Jake. That ad sure brought them in!"
Mr. Lewis then shook his hand
"I knew I could count on you as my right-hand man."
"No thank you, sir, for giving me this chance."
"I wish Katherine wasn't so insistent on going to France."
Jacob chuckled and did grin
"Once your wife gets an idea, sir, she won't let it end."
"Yes, or so I have heard.
But going to Paris for dresses seems absurd."
"I am sure she will look stunning."
"I love my wife, but that woman sure is cunning."
Mr. Lewis had a fond smile.
"I trust you, Jake, to run things as I'll be gone a while."
Jacob nodded his head with his face set
"You can count on me sir without regret."
"I want you to ride to the next town.
Run this ad in their paper to bring them around."
He handed Jacob a copy of the print
"I'll ride at first light. Right now I'm spent."
Mr. Lewis was in agreement
He again congratulated Jake on his full house achievement.
To see the ad, he hadn't yet got the chance
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Busted Gulch Volume 12
AdventureA stranger has come to Busted Gulch hoping to exploit the town. Will he succeed or will his past stand in his way. Come read Busted Gulch vol 12 a Western story told by a collaboration of authors and poets from around the globe in poetry and prose...
