The Last Paladin
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Ward Baughman rubbed his hands together and said, “I think I need to order some lunch. I may be trapped here for a while.”
Josiah managed a credible sound as though he was clearing his throat. “Perhaps we should discuss how you will tell the rest of your government how we solved the problem.”
“Oh yes,” Baughman replied. “I had forgotten about that. Nobody else knows about you, do they?”
“That is correct, Ward.”
“I think it is very important that we keep it that way. Will you be available for the rest of my life?”
“I will always be here, Ward,” Josiah said.
“So, I now have two lifelong friends: you, and the Lord. Maybe it is wrong of me, but I really, really miss Scout.”
“I cannot pretend to understand human emotions. However, there is a Bible verse that says that He wipes away all tears.”
“God has done that,” the Paladin said. “And, I believe he is helping me with the grief.”
“That is a good thing,” Josiah said.
“Let me call to get something to eat, then, and I will carry on with being the Paladin. For the rest of my life.”
The End
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ward Wagher lives in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife. A college professor and an Information Technology professional, Wagher writes Adult Christian Fiction, and Christian Science-Fiction.
Visit Ward’s web site at www.wardwagher.com. He can be reached at ward.wagher@gmail.com