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The Bureau of Dreams to be Continued
Page 464
Spotty became uncomfortable standing unevenly on the slope. She carefully worked her way down to the field and commenced running at full tilt.
The Stranger said; “See Spot run.”
“What’s a scribe doin’ in the wasteland?”
“Lookin’ for somethin’ worth stealin’. What else?” ....... “What the hell was all that crap supposed to mean?”
The now pedestrian Rider laughingly replied; “You’re the smart one. You tell me. Fuck do I know? It’s just my job to deliver this little book. Figured I’d take a look at it at night. ........ I just gotta keep movin’. Got a great, great horse helpin’ me. ....... See ya, ...... maybe.”
The Stranger walked west, away from the river, continuing to fidget with his glasses. When he got out of normal hearing range, Spotty started back up the hill to the Rider. She moved more quickly this time, as she had learned the terrain.
The Rider dwelled a bit, smiled, puffed and straddled Spotty, who complied and demonstrated her continuance to show their mutual disdain for paths. They went straight down the hill, more and more certain that they were on their way home. He uttered; ‘Head for Siempre Carretera.’