Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Charlotte, USA Fifteen
I turned in the seat and clicked a bullet in the chamber of the Winchester. The three riders were gaining and I was sure Cody Clemens was one of them. As they neared, I watched each rider pull up a bandana over his nose. "Chester, they're no goods, just keep going at this speed" Chester flicked the...
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Charlotte, USA - Fourteen
It was 6:00am when I woke. The early morning sun was streaming through the barn window - another hot, blistery day. I rolled off the cot and stretched. Chester wasn't in his cot. I grabbed my hat and slapping on my gun-belt, walked out into the early morning. Chester was on top of the stage storing...
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Charlotte, USA, Thirteen.
I made my way back to the hotel and packed a bag. When I returned to the lobby, Colbert was speaking with the clerk, "Jess, he'll hold your room, the town will pay for it." "Thanks, Colbert, mighty neighborly of you." he laughed and we walked together out on the dusty street. The stage driver was...
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Charlotte, USA, Twelve
"Well, I suppose I'd better get a posse to together and go after these bandits," Colbert announced, "You wanna come a long Jess?" "Can I ask you something sheriff?" Colbert nodded, "Go ahead." I stepped closer to him and asked, "How far is the nearest town to Charlotte?" Colbert thought for a...
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Charlotte, USA, Eleven
I lead the stage into town. As we passed the church, I noticed services had been concluded and the folks were filing out the thick oak doors. I rode over toward Colbert, who was standing at the top of the steps speaking with the parson. "Sheriff! There's a wounded man on the stage, best you get a...
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Charlotte, USA Ten
I regarded Ty Clemens as I watched him and the ladies make their way up the street toward the church. He was an older man, with long grey hair and matching grey beard. I'd noticed his big, calloused hands and could tell he wasn't a man that was afraid of hard work. His face was weathered and years...
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Charlotte, USA Nine
The smell of fried bacon and hot coffee woke me at 8:00 in the morning. My bed partner had gone. I felt the sheets on her side of the bed, they were cold and I knew she must've left a couple of hours earlier. I threw the covers back and got up, my clothing had been hung over one of the chair near...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Charlotte, USA Eight.
Masters was down on his knees crying like a baby as blood spewed from the hole in his hand. I placed my gun on the table and leaned back in my chair. I was a little surprised at the shot I had made, as I wasn't exactly the most sober person in the place. Since arriving in this town - some 5 hours...
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Charlotte, USA - Seven
Polly was a sharp woman, my comment about her younger sister bathing me, didn't seem to bother her. "OK, Jess", she said, "Enjoy your food." She turned and disappeared behind the curtain. An hour later I finished eating and returned the cigar to my mouth. Polly had giving me three other beers during...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Charlotte, USA Six
The street was getting busy in the early evening as I made my way toward "Old Polly's". I put another cigar between my lips and puffed as I strolled a long the verandas. I came upon another saloon and as I walked by I gazed in the window. There were a few cowboys playing cards and leaning on the bar...
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