the stranger who came to town page 4

the stranger who came to town page 4 by ric Gustafson


Flora poured a cup of coffee and put it in front of Stanley. Out of the corner of her eye she watched as a stranger walked in and sat down at a corner booth. She picked up a menu and walked over to his table.
" Good morning" she said as she handed him a greasy menu. " Can I get you something to drink?".
" Yes black coffee" Homer replied as he stared at her through his dark sunglasses. He opened up the menu as she went to get his drink. As he studied the menu, pancakes sounded good this morning. As he quickly glanced around the small diner, he noticed that customers were pretty sparse this Sunday morning. Probably going to church he thought with an evil smirk.
" Here's your coffee" Flora said as she put the pot on the table next to his water. " Anything on the menu look good".
" Yes, I'll have the pancake short stack". He put the menu down. " And keep the black coffee going".
As Flora left to put the order in, Josh and Clarice walked in. They sat down at a table next to Homer's.
" Good morning Josh".
The young man turned with a surprised look on his face. " Hi Mr Tang". He pointed to the young woman next to him. " You remember my friend Clarice".
" Of course".


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric