"The law is the law."
"Mining's not everyone's choice of hobbies, it just happens to be mine."
Posted November 18, 2020 / Henry Guyer
Addy took a breath and nodded. "Didn't never wonder much 'bout th' specifics, just that this little waif come loiterin' 'round th' barn, needin' some food an' a kind word." She smiled fondly. "He's always been a good lad...that's one thing his Ma did right. He kept comin' back, stayin' when he said his Ma was 'in a way'..."
“Yes, I’d have to agree, for the most part, he’s a good boy, not often involved in the pranks and such the other boys get themselves into. And yes, I’d agree about his raising, between the two of you, he’s been raise right.” He agreed.
Well, Speed could figure out the rest. "Only met his ma a couple'a times, she was pretty much soused one time, but not so bad when she wasn't lost to th' likker."
“Drink has a way with some folks that it don’t have with most others. A dark possession of them, where drink is the only thing they seem to care about. I know that she most likely loved her boy, but the drink stole her away from all that was normal for a woman with a child.” He had seen it often on the streets of New York as well as in his travels across the country, most places having a town drunk.
Addy had even sent food and some salvaged clothing home with Weedy on occasion, even if she wanted to throttle the woman for the way she treated her son.
"So, reckon we can ask some'a th' older folks in town? I'm not even sure that Weedy was born here. Maybe look inta records?" She wasn't sure if that would be the courthouse or maybe a church?
“I can look into it at the courthouse, it’s just upstairs from the office.” He offered, knowing the clerk would oblige him by searching the records. “I’d wager if such records were available in Whitefish, they were lost in the disaster, but yes, asking around with the survivors, some might know.”
"Problem in..." she looked Speed in the eye, "can't say as I want ta know."
“I’d have to agree with you, can’t say I’d want to know either. I do know the boy is safe and sound in your care.” Speed assured her. “And, finding a place for the two of you should be fairly easy. Be my pleasure to help look.”
Sit down, shut up, don't touch anythin'
Posted November 19, 2020 / Adelaide Chappel
"Good.' Addy nodded, then grinned. "I ain't got much by way'a readin' an' writin', as Weedy is quick ta point out!" It was friendly banter they had now and then, and she countered that her not really being able to read was all the more reason he needed to learn! 'Reckon we gotta check."
The food and drinks were set on the table, Addy gave Emeline a nod, then looked back at Speed. "Not in a great hurry ta move, 'though I can talk with Weedy on it. Don't want too much changin'."
Sighing, she took a bite of stew, finding the hot food helping to settle her nerves. "Gotta be close to th' stables," she commented, "gotta keep an eye on th' horses." Well, and it was just convenient to be able to just walk out the door to work. Still...
"Reckon he's gettin' older, an' since it's gonna be permanent, he should have his own room. I got some savin's."
"The law is the law."
"Mining's not everyone's choice of hobbies, it just happens to be mine."
Posted November 21, 2020 / Henry Guyer
“Well Addy, you get ready to make a move, and there’ll plenty of help to get it done.” Speed responded. “And I agree, the boy needs his own room, so we’ll need to locate a place, with two bedrooms, close to the stables. If you don’t mind some help with finding a place like that.”
It was a good move for both of them. It would allow them to almost start over, which might be a good move. And there were some vacant properties that he knew of. I fact, Lowell Parmeter and his brood increased in size by a set of twins, and the place suddenly got too small right fast, so there was that one and it was just a block from the stables. It was two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a kitchen. Might just be perfect.
Sit down, shut up, don't touch anythin'
Posted November 23, 2020 / Adelaide Chapple
Addy's nose wrinkled up -- she hated change, but she knew he was right -- then she nodded. "Yer right. I got change given ta me, an' I'm grateful ta be able ta help th' boy, an' ta do that, we'd need a proper home."
Didn't need to be big, just two bedrooms, besides the kitchen and common room. "He'd be thrilled, I think, ta have his own place. Might be th' first time he's had somethin' like that, I don't allow as he ever had a proper house with his Ma." Yeah, she could get more comfortable with the idea looking at it from that angle, and honestly, it might be nice to have more than one room, and room to move around. "I'd appreciate yer help on that. Thank ya, Speed, this ain't been easy."
"The law is the law."
"Mining's not everyone's choice of hobbies, it just happens to be mine."
Posted November 23, 2020 / Henry Guyer
Addy's nose wrinkled up -- she hated change, but she knew he was right -- then she nodded. "Yer right. I got change given ta me, an' I'm grateful ta be able ta help th' boy, an' ta do that, we'd need a proper home."
“Yep, a proper home’s all any of us needs, Addy.” He looked up from the spoon load of stew, “Sometimes that need changes, because things change.” H smiled ,and just before he took that spoonful he added, “Things changed.”
Didn't need to be big, just two bedrooms, besides the kitchen and common room. "He'd be thrilled, I think, ta have his own place. Might be th' first time he's had somethin' like that, I don't allow as he ever had a proper house with his Ma." Yeah, she could get more comfortable with the idea looking at it from that angle, and honestly, it might be nice to have more than one room, and room to move around. "I'd appreciate yer help on that. Thank ya, Speed, this ain't been easy."
“I know it ain’t, things of that sort ain’t never easy, ‘course, now, that’s what they say about responsibility too, it ain’t easy.” He smiled at her across the table. “You make your runs, earn your pay, there’s folks in town well aware of what you’ve done for that boy, and finding you the right place, they’ll all help. Might outta eat up, we got work ahead of us both.”
Sit down, shut up, don't touch anythin'
Posted November 25, 2020 / Adelaide Chappel
"Right on that." Addy nodded as she finished the last of her stew. "Too late ta look inta any records, right?" Certainly, the courthouse was closed, at least. "Reckon we can check if any'a th' churches are open, see if there's somethin' in th' records?" She really wasn't sure how they'd do that, since they didn't have any specific dates, she didn't even know Weedy's true age.
Emeline brought some stew and a couple slices of pie for Addy to take with her for Weedy, and after thanking her, Addy glanced at Speed. "We'll drop this by th' barn, an' then...well, whatever ya suggest."
"The law is the law."
"Mining's not everyone's choice of hobbies, it just happens to be mine."
Posted November 25, 2020 / Henry Guyer
“If, and that seems to be a mighty big if, Weedy was born here, then either the courthouse, or the church, would be the proper place to start. And, as you pointed out, the courthouse is closed let’s see what Pastor Evans might have to say. At least we stand a chance of seeing hm today.” Optimistic? Possibly, but what else would the sky pilot have to do between Sunday sermons?
Emeline brought some stew and a couple slices of pie for Addy to take with her for Weedy, and after thanking her, Addy glanced at Speed. "We'll drop this by th' barn, an' then...well, whatever ya suggest."
“It’s off to see the Pastor and perhaps, finding out about Master Weedy today.” He scooted back his chair and began to rise, “Shall we?”
Sit down, shut up, don't touch anythin'
Posted November 25, 2020 / Adelaide Chappel
After dropping off the food for Weedy, who was sullen but at least still there, Addy and Speed headed for the church, and Addy pondered over what they knew, what they needed to know, what she needed to do, and was she evil for being glad that Weedy was now completely in her care and for earnestly hoping that no relatives were found?
She was silent, even a bit sullen as they walked, her head flooded with planning and whatnot of a sort that she'd never had to deal with before, and then she figured that she needed to talk to Weedy about details, since this involved his life, too...
As they entered the small sanctuary, she felt a sudden sense of calm as she was reminded that God was in charge, and this was in His hands.
"The law is the law."
"Mining's not everyone's choice of hobbies, it just happens to be mine."
Posted November 26, 2020 / Henry Guyer
She was silent, even a bit sullen as they walked, her head flooded with planning and whatnot of a sort that she'd never had to deal with before, and then she figured that she needed to talk to Weedy about details, since this involved his life, too...
“Don’t look so down in the mouth, Addy. There’s no problem we can’t handle, honest. None.” Speed stated, noticing that she seemed bit sullen. “Maybe there’s a record here, and maybe not, no matter where we look, if there isn’t one, then we just naturally take the next step. Just like we’re doin’ here.”
As they entered the small sanctuary, she felt a sudden sense of calm as she was reminded that God was in charge, and this was in His hands.
Once inside, his hat removed, Speed looked about for Pastor Gideon Evans. “Pastor Evans?” He called out.
Yes I am Pastor and no that last sermon wasn't specifically about you.
Posted November 27, 2020 / Pastor Gideon Evans / Author: JulieS
Pastor Evans stood up and looked to where the voice had come from. He had been cleaning around the bottom of some of the pews where dust had accumulated near the legs. Usually, Mrs. Finch cleaned the church but she was away visiting relatives in Helena, so it was either him or his wife.
Seeing that it was the Marshal, Gideon wiped his hands and walked over to the man. Holding out his hand, he smiled, "Well, Marshal, what can I do for you on this fine evening?"