Just before Rose and Gene got to the door, it
opened and in stepped a man. He was dressed in dark green brush pants, a dark
rust colored heavy cotton-canvas shirt, and an oiled dark olive hat. As he
stood in the door, his presence was powerful and striking. The stubble on his
face, hair to his shoulders, and his countenance gave the impression of a very
rugged woodsman.
Stepping forward, he took Gene’s hand, pulling him
forward the two men embraced. As they turned to the door, the newcomer looked
across the diner and caught Al’s eye. He gave Al a slight smile and nod of his
head.
Gene and the rugged looking man walked out the back
door. Rose turned towards Al; her face was glowing as she walked to the table. She
said, “I am filled with joy every time I see Etche, the River Guide. And, when
I get to introduce a traveler to him, well I’m so filled with joy, I just, I
just want to shout.”
Al was silent as Rose sat on the seat across from
him. Finally he said, “What is really going on here? And, who is this Etche, the
River Guide?” Rose answered back, “All in good time. All in good time. I have
another traveler coming in in just a couple of minutes. I have a couple of
things I need to get ready.”
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