小学民间故事阅读之Sliver Pete_小升初阅读

小学民间故事阅读之Sliver Pete

If Preacher Dan felt pressure he didnt show it although all his Church money was fast going to Sliver Pete. At last, just before dusk, the last call of cards came and Sliver had won it all. He wrapped his burly arms about the pot and began drawing it to him.

Just a moment

. The voice was soft and deadly and a startled Sliver didnt at first realize it came from the Preacher who added, You been cheating all night and if you take that money now you can add thievery to the deed.

Slivers hand went to his gun, but knowing the Preacher didnt carry a gun he held it there like a threat. I dont cheat and I dont let no one call me one neither. Not even a preacher.

Is that so? Let the Lord decide. That is, if you care to take your fight to the street where its right and proper and youre not afraid to meet your maker, said the Preacher.

Why, you dont even own a gun, sneered Sliver, And you wouldnt know to shoot one anyhow. He literally spit out the words.

m no match, that facts assured. But God said Id have that money tonight and you wont make him a liar. The Preachers eyes narrowed with serious intent. So long as someone here sees fit to loan me his gun, whomever remains standing will have spoke the truth.

Because Sliver Pete had never turned down a gunfight in his life and the Preacher was handed a gunbelt with two guns by the bartender, they ended up outside at opposite ends of the street. A small crowd gathered, not so much to witness Sliver Pete kill another man, but in sympathetic support of a foolish preacher who was about to die for the sake of his church.