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At the Hall
The wagon rolled up
to a stop
outside of Town Hall,
the driver took a hop
he flung open the door
and slithered behind
as a Black Hat stepped out
with a face unkind,
he climbed the steps
followed by two men
they marched in
at half past ten.
"We're here for the mayor
About a business proposition."
"He ain't in so come in a day
No one else is here in a similar position."
"It's nearly noon, Miss ... Heckler
Surely he'll be here soon?"
"It's Mrs. Heckler and he's outta town
You've come at time inopportune."
"Are you certain
he'll be here tomorrow?"
"I can't say, Mister
We'll know on the morrow."
Blue eyes stepped forward
but Black Hat put a hand on his chest.
stopping Blue eyes on his tracks,
from his own black vest
Black Hat pulled out a watch
putting it away, he signaled with his left
together they went out without a protest.
Mrs. Meadow Heckler loosens her grip
on the gun, as they hadn't put her to the test
feeling relieved she made a note
for the Mayor about his guest.
Outside the trio gathered
Black Hat gave the orders
"Dang that Mayor!
we've got to mark the borders
we can't let anyone else lay claim
we'll check into the hotel,
Tomorrow at dawn
Simon, you ride on ahead
Ewell, you ride back to Carson City
I'll wait for the Mayor
you can meet Simon at the property
we'll finalize the deal fair and square."
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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...
