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Not long after he'd spoken, Jeremiah silently wished that he could take the words back, or least the piety, behind them. It had seemed a good idea at the time, and appropriate for such an obviously god-fearing women such as Ms Vanderholme, however, unfortunately he'd only too late realised that might just encourage her to return it in kind. And, she surely did, with an incredible amount of vigour that had him clenching his fists behind his back, arms placed there in what he hoped would seem a posture of respect, rather than an attempt to restrain himself from a sudden overwhelming desire to throttle her. Overbearing was the word, and the only thing that stopped him from making his excuses right there and then, was a quick flick of his eyes …show more content…

Which wouldn't be done by argument or disagreement, only by proving himself to be the Holy, moral man of God she believed him to be. One surely to trust, who'd give his own life over that of an - did she say, innocent and naive? - young ladies. So, when he was eventually granted the chance to speak, that's exactly what he did. "Unfortunately, I've only passed through Garden City." The man smiled, and raised his eyes around the tent, the flaps open and the dusty road and shabby buildings, visible outside, before they made their way back to hers. "On my travels. Most of my time is spent here in the badlands, where I'm most needed, bringing the Word of God to these people. And, unfortunately, on the morrow when you depart, as you go West, you'll only discover the lands and the people to become more savage and the lands more desolated. Junction, as unsettled as it is, is the last bastion of what could even be called close to civilisation for a hundred-miles. However, as you say, it is your duty to ensure your niece arrives safely, or is placed in the hands of one who can be trusted." Planting that seed in her mind, he continued on quickly, and touched her arm, able to think od nothing worse than being stuck in a train carriage, with this overbearing harridan, and needing a drink before he could even contemplate the thought, and turned her towards the only

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