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Drabble 6: The Stopover
"Twenty minutes for lunch!" called the driver as the stagecoach drew to a stop.
Silver City was hours behind and the climb through the mountains to the pass was slow. Six horses were used for these stages of the journey, the relay stations more frequent.
"Sandwich is a dime. Hot lunch, two bits," announced the stationmaster.
John bought plates for Joe and himself. They ate standing up; they'd be sitting again soon enough.
The relay hand swapped the horses, then greased the axles and pivot assembly before checking the brakes.
Minutes later, John groaned silently, refolding his legs.
Off again!
~HC~