More Than Words (2010)

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Genres: Fiction
Finley and Conrad were going to square off in a bout of fisticuffs, Brother Otto banged open the front door and rushed into the store as though he’d arrived regarding a matter of life and death. The schoolteacher’s red face was dotted with perspiration, and he tugged his handkerchief from his pocket. Gasping for breath, he daubed his face and leaned against the counter.
I motioned to Conrad. “Please bring a chair before Brother Otto collapses.” The schoolteacher didn’t argue but fell to the cha
...ir before it was in place and nearly ended up on the floor. “Take a minute to regain your strength while I fetch a cup of water for you.”
Brother Otto bobbed his head. His heavy breathing continued while I dipped from the pail of drinking water and poured the liquid into a tin cup. He gulped down the contents. “Thank you.” He panted for several breaths before he continued. “I don’t have much time, but I’d like to speak to you.” He lowered his spectacles on his nose and looked at the two men.
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