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Silver Heels Short Story

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Mary arrived in Utah on November 1, 1869. She wore a hat that matched her flowing gown. Her looks were so charming and this was so embellished in her 22 year old frame. Her meeting with Thomas J. Smith was without fanfare but she noticed the passion the man had for his Horse. He did not need to tell Mary before she said “This must be Silver Heels”. Mr. Smith nodded and patted the Horse mildly. It was legendary for him to have become a successful Marshall in such a short time. He owed his gratitude to his focus and discipline but these would not have come together without the help of Silver Heels. Mr. Smith helped Mary to the Horse as he gallantly made him strut gently to his house. The greetings that Mr. Smith responded to within the space of 30 minutes showed Mary that her Husband was popular. “It is quite demanding to keep this town safe but the rewards are worth it” Marshall Smith said. Mary understood the rewards he meant to mean the appreciation from the people. It was not difficult to pick …show more content…

It was one of the happiest days of her life. She did not want to bug her head about anyone that could ruin her special day. It was a long night that was full of laughter and excitement for the Couple as they discussed late into the night. Mary felt the fulfillment that came with getting married to a Man who fulfilled all her childhood dreams. She saw a future that no one could take away from her. “Bang, Bang, Bang!” The loud shot of a gun woke Mary from her sleep. She was calm when she realized it was a mere exercise to keep any Criminal within that vicinity at bay. Her Husband told her he had to rush to Town to handle some differences that the Bar Owner and one of his customers had. As he was astride Silver Heels, the elegance of a man who was full of valor could be quickly seen in his looks. Mary wished him a great day as he rode into the path that was clustered with Trees and the Singing

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