Connie's Savior: A Short Story

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Connie’s Savior
¨Evening, Miss Diana.” Sheriff Pecos tipped his hat towards Miss Diana Ricardo who was sitting straight backed on the porch of Mrs.Winnie's tea shop. Miss Diana fanned her face trying to hide her blush, ¨Good Evening Pecos.”
Sheriff Pecos continued on his way down the dusty street thinking fondly of Miss Diana’s creamy brown skin and black hair. The spurs on his boots clicked sweetly with every step he took. The sun was hanging low in the sky turning the main street a dusty pink. Sheriff Pecos listened to the chatter on the storefronts, Spanish tinted the conversations he heard, and he tipped his hat silently to each person he passed as he walked toward the bank.
Sheriff Pecos left dusty footprints on the green carpet of the bank. Dennis stood at the bank tellers …show more content…

Not today I am in no condition to give a loan to a stranger when I have people here in town who are not able to repay their loans” Mr. Ricardo turned away from the teller's window and began to record numbers on a piece o f paper. Sheriff Pecos watched Dennis slowly turn around, his face became red and he walked toward the door of the bank with heavy steps. He wiped his hands upon his ripped dirtied pants and nodded his head toward Pecos as he walked out. Pecos walked towards Mr.Ricardo and took off his hat. “Good Evening Mr.Ricardo sir,... hello.” “Good Evening Pecos, how was your day son? How is that sick horse of yours nowadays?” “ I had to shoot her down. Her leg never healed properly, and she wasn't able to walk.” “I am sorry Pecos. She was a good horse, it seemed as if she'd never die. How long did you have that animal, ten years?” “Round about. My papa gave her to me on my tenth birthday.” “Your papa was a good man Pecos.” Mr.Ricardo paused as he noticed that Pecos’ eyes drooped slowly to the ground. “Well Pecos,” Mr Ricardo lightened his voice, “What can I do for you

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