The Search for Answers
Jacob left the hotel with Josie in tow
He knew just where he had to go
Josie was hungry and fussin
So he stopped in the café to get her a muffin
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That girl Gyn was running the cafe
As Myna was home Gyn said she was due any day.
He ordered his sister a muffin and milk
"I love your dress? Is that real silk?"
Josie asked, eyeing Gyn with her neck craned
"Oriental silk. Arrived on the last train."
Jacob knew Josie was small for her years
He worried about her, and had many fears
He knew she would be a woman all too soon
She had already began to swoon
Over Ferdinand's son
But Jacob ended that before it begun
On Josie he vowed to keep a closer eye
But right now he had bigger fish to fry
He had some answers he had to know
Getting them would be hard with Josie in tow
It seemed she and Gyn were getting on well
Perhaps he could leave Josie here for a spell
He ordered a coffee and told Josie to sit tight
He looked at Gyn "If that's alright.
I have some business I must see too."
Gyn said, "Us girls will be just fine without you."
Josie rolled her eyes "Oh come on Jake!
I'm nearly thirteen for pity sake!"
He kissed her head "That is what I fear.
Be a good girl and stay right here."
Jacob walked out the door.
Josie was asking if there was any more.
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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...
