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"Whore," Gene said

"What?"

"Daughter of Satan You've telared at her, his eyes wide, his"I will call you out"

"What does that mean?"

"SundayI'll denounce you as the sinner you are I'll expose your seductive evilness before the townspeople, and they will all turn their backs on you"

"That doesn'tme"

"Your body is a temptation Your hair" Before she could rasped her bun in his hand He jerked hard,her yelp in pain Several

strands fell free, over her chest He moved closer and reached for them

"No!" She twisted the door handle and dived into the hallway Gene followed

"Colleen was right She told me she found you in the arms of that man I didn't believe her, but you're the liar, not her I will expose your secrets to the world, Megan Bartlett" He placed his hat on his head and started toward the back door

"I haven't done anything," Megan called after him

He turned toward her "Your soul is black with sin"

"You don't know that You don't know me at all None of you do" She motioned with her ar You want to denounce ive you so You'd better hurry hoht Colleen was upset today, wait until she finds out what I' to do next"

He glared at her "May God have mercy on your soul"

"And on yours," she called She balled up her fists, wanting to do so what

"Megan?"

She spun toward the sound and saw Mrs Dobson standing in the store, holding the curtain to one side

"I couldn't help overhearing part of your conversation with Mr Estes Is there a problem?"