The man called himself Preacher Dan. He said he hadnt come to stay but he was in our town on the Lords business to get money to build a church. Hed already acquired most of it, but people were surprised when he said he planned on making the remainder by playing cards and that God had told him he would win the rest that he needed in just one night. Although such behavior was improper for a preacher nobody questioned it. He had a quiet manner and quick smile and, anyway, strangers never stayed too long.
That afternoon the card game started early. Among the four players around the table was Sliver Pete. Sliver Pete was his mean self, slouched in his chair with a whisky at his elbow. I was told Preacher Dan didnt say a word the first hour although he smiled readily enough if anyone caught his eye.
The first two games were won by Mike McGrew and Tom Eider, town regulars. The purse was small. There was static in the air like just before an electric storm. The third game the purse grew bigger and Sliver Pete won this round. He smiled for the first time and Preacher Dan smiled back.
Nice going. the Preacher said. I see the Lords in need of help tonight.
Sliver Pete smirked.
But Preacher Dan wasnt finished. I been eyeing that gun of yours. May I see it?
The room grew suddenly quiet as Sliver Petes smile vanished as quick as a Bluetail fly beneath a horses tail swat. No man touches my gun but me.
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