Go West by DiVoran Lites Chapter four Aldon “Sure’n you took your time, Aldon,” Molly said in her inherited brogue. With her thumb and finger, she rubbed the bridge of her nose where her glasses usually rested. Aldon slipped into the room to find them for her before she had to ask him to. “The missus screamed her head off at poor, dear Mr. Solano all evening,” Molly said, … [Read more...]
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Go West by DiVoran Lites Chapter three Aldon As Ribbons pulled the wagon through the open door of the barn, Aldon glanced at Signor Solano’s Ford Touring Car, which was up on blocks at the back. It was now spring and he wanted to get it ready for church tomorrow, since they'd be picking up the boss's grandson. He hoped that someday, he’d be able to use an automobile in … [Read more...]
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Go West by DiVoran Lites Chapter Two Ellie How do, ma’am.” You don’t look much like a ranch hand, the livery owner said. Ellie opened her mouth to tell him she could handle about anything but the entrance of a young man captured her attention. “This is Kenny, Donald Fitzgerald’s son” Mr. Leitzinger said. “How do, ma’am,” the tall young man touched his forehead in a … [Read more...]
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Go West By DiVoran Lites Chapter One Ellie Elizabeth Morgan, riding backward, looked out the train window at a sign that said, Clifton. It was here she hoped to find a plan and purpose for her life. As she stood, she studied the Victorian-style train station with several men milling on the boardwalk. They wore ragged clothes, battered hats, and down-at-the-heel boots. For a … [Read more...]