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McCutchen’s Bones: p.7

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

Bad mojo, a curse of unimaginable strength released to ravage the earth. That was how Nanette explained it in a rather impassioned speech: “It attacked your father straight away. I reckon it’ll leave me alone due to the fact I been destined for hell a dozen times over. But John has a good soul, something … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.7

McCutchen’s Bones: p.8

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

To his credit, Lipscomb didn’t appear to be the type to gloat in victory while taking defeat personal. As soon as he could draw a full breath he complimented me on my form and asked if I could teach him some moves when time allowed. I handed him his stupid-looking bowler and told him to … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.8

McCutchen’s Bones: p.9

May 11, 2012February 10, 2012 by David Mark Brown

With my dad babbling in the back of the buckboard and Nanette beside me, a quiet and reflective trip was out of the question. After concluding there wouldn’t be a late night visit from local hooligans, I had dozed for a good hour and woke sometime between five and six in the morning to the … Read more McCutchen’s Bones: p.9