59. Roland Keeps Speaking
Roland continued to talk.
I guess these objects could be called coins or maybe some kind of currency from another planet. These objects are from a planet that I can’t pronounce in human languages, but I find it beautiful in some way. Butch, please step forward to allow everyone a better look.
Grady approached the podium, giggling and laughing hysterically at the absurdity. What was his town like? This man was crazy; anyone could tell he was making it up.
60. Grady gets on stage
“Ah, Sheriff, you’re here.”
Grady was blocked from advancing on stage by Jacob, Jacob’s own deputy. Roland said, “No. Let him through.” Let our doubting Thomas through.
Grady did not look at the objects. He turned to the crowd. You can’t possibly be serious. Aliens? Coins? What is outer space? “What is this Star Trek?”