They accompanied it all the way in, and were joined by more. When he drew to a halt outside the Melody Guesthouse,a sizable crowded had gathered. Comprised mostly of mostly woman and children, they hushed when he stood; in awe of the Reverend and his gleaming red and gold carriage.
"Mr Pickett."
He jumped from the seat onto the dusty road, resisted kicking the mangy dog that yapped at his feet, and turned his attention to woman who'd spoken. Weighing two hundred pounds or more, with a cheerfully lined face and a mess of auburn hair tied in a bun, she flapped her arms at the crowd. "Leave, leave. Allow the man some peace for Christ's sake" They parted for her like the Red Sea for Moses.
On reaching Jeremiah, she clasped his hand and almost wrenched his arm free of his socket. "I didn't expect to see you again so soon, We are indeed blessed, Mr Pickett." Blessed for his gold coins, no doubt. The woman ran the only accommodations in town., and also the local whorehouse. Jeremiah had utlilised both services on his previous visit. "What brings you back this …show more content…
"Oh My." Hannah's jaw dropped when her gaze landed on Mirella, in all her youth and finery. "Ain't you a pretty one, and such a beautiful dress, I've never seen. Come Dear, with me." She leaned in to yank her free of her seat.
Jeremiah placed his hand on her arm, and gently drew her