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Chapter 59

“I’m looking for Cletus Weston,” the man said.

Sam caught an air of pretentiousness in his voice.

There was an immediate transformation in Cletus’ manner. He walked forward with an ingratiating smile on his face. “I’m Cletus Weston,” he said. “With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?”

“Same ole Cletus,” Garrett whispered, leaning slightly toward Sam.

“I am the Reverend Ezekiel Rayburn,” the man announced pompously. “And this,” he said, gesturing over his shoulder without turning, “is my wife, Mrs. Rayburn.”

“I am so pleased to make your acquaintance Reverend Rayburn,” said Cletus, rushing forward and grabbing the man’s hand. “Mrs. Rayburn,” he added, nodding in the woman’s direction. “I’ve been expecting you.”

The Reverend Rayburn took Cletus’ hand and shook it, inclining his head and placing his other hand on his chest. Mrs. Rayburn peeked out from behind her husband and performed a slight curtsey.