Prophet by Mark J Rose

Author:Mark J Rose [Rose, Mark J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780997555431
Publisher: The Skydenn Looking Glass
Published: 2017-03-25T04:00:00+00:00

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Progress

Three weeks had passed since he’d treated Isabelle Ricken. Matt was now selling so many sundries that he hardly had time to go into the laboratory. He’d only managed to harvest the mold from his cantaloupe cultures, and even then had to force himself. He was mostly selling personal care products, which included a number of toothbrushes and toothpaste. He had different kinds of soap and the candles from Baker and Sons. He’d sold every free candle they gave him and was now buying crates of them to keep up with demand. With the combined sales of all the items, he’d already made thirty pounds profit.

There were customers in his store constantly during the day and he was becoming a recognized member of the community. He’d close the store about three o’clock and take Thunder and Scout riding outside the city. He felt he wasn’t spending near enough time with either the dog or the horse, but he had no idea how else he could find the time with his busy schedule. He’d spend his nights reading Grace’s letters and writing his replies. The letter writing had gotten more difficult since treating Isabelle. He’d been able to write Grace a detailed account of his colorful adventure while curing the young girl, but lately there seemed to be nothing of consequence. I do the same thing every day. He was opening another box of candles when two familiar faces appeared.

“My dear Mr. Miller!” Isabelle exclaimed. The girl rushed to give him a hug, squeezing him tightly as her father looked on.

The hug was long enough to make Matt uncomfortable, so he stepped back when it was convenient. “Very good to see you, Isabelle!” She had ribbons on her dress and in her hair. Matt got the distinct impression that some of them were for him. “In my professional opinion, you’re healed,” he proclaimed.

“I feel wonderful,” she replied. “I came with Father to thank you.” She turned to her father. “Can we invite Mr. Miller for dinner?”

“Maybe, darling,” he said. “Mr. Miller has his own life and ladies his own age he’d like to entertain.” Matt winked at him surreptitiously. “Say your thanks,” her father said. “I must talk to Mr. Miller in private.”

She stepped in to Matt and gave him another tight hug. “Thank you again, Mr. Miller.” She curtsied and walked out to stand on the front porch.

“Sorry,” Matt said to her father. “I’m not doing anything to encourage that.”

“She’s starting to notice men,” he said. “Unfortunately they’re all a decade too old.”

Matt smiled. “She looks great. How’s her leg?”

“Healed. She’s singing in front of the church this Sunday.”

“I’m glad I could help.”

“I never received your bill,” Ricken said.

“The experience was worth more than money. I was glad to help.” It was true. Matt had learned that he did, indeed, have a working form of penicillin. He still felt somewhat guilty for testing it on a young girl, though, and considered himself fortunate to have escaped unscathed.

“I know what it’s

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