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elected. I simply asked the attendant to print me a ticket and stuffed it into my pocket until the conductor requested it. Now, there it sat in its little holder on the seat in front of me. Leaning forwa

a breathtaking scene. The landscape was stunning, with towering mountains in the distance basking in the sunlight, their snow-capped

adding to the lively atmosphere of the town. There were charming boutiques selling clothing, a cozy bakery wafting the scent of freshly baked goods, a friendly-looking bar, a welcoming hotel, an

in hand, I made my way towards the hotel, planning to rent a room for a few nights. After freshening up, I would begin my searc

ht sight of the "Help Wanted" sign displayed prominently. Behind the desk sat a lovely elderly woman with soft gray hair, her face adorn

r you, my dear?"

own and thought I'd freshen up before hitting the job mar

xpression crossing her face. "Do you have

lways ready for a challenge. Back home, I did a bit of everything

over my words, her expression though

reaching over to remove the "Help Wanted" sign from the desk. "Follow me, and I'll show you to your room. You'll be handl

rooms as well. We mostly get travelers passing through and the occasional patron from the bar who's had one too many. It's not as bus

no problem," I r

of charge, and I'll pay you $5 an hour for each shift you cover for me. P

n fair. I'm just grateful to have

Take a look around the town, have a drink, enjoy yourself. You must have had a

the keys. "It's not much, but it beats sleeping on the streets," she remarked before turning to walk away. Oh and before I fo

rine Fay," Mrs. Delany replied warmly. "See you first thing in the morning," she added before disappearing around the corn

h linens that looked inviting. Beside it, a small pine end table held a lamp, casting a soft glow in the room. Through the window behind the bed, I

but it didn't matter much to me at the moment. Adjacent to the dresser, a doorway led to a compact bathroom. Inside, there was a snug stand-up shower, a petite s

longings quickly. Once I was done, I took a fast sh