Free The Rangers Are Coming by Phil Walker Page A

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                  In each closet was a small wardrobe of clothing.  The guide said that the coveralls they had worn all day were just to get them through the medical exams.  Hanging in the closet were long pants, and long sleeved shirts, and two coats, for light and heavy wear, depending on the weather, there were two pairs of shoes on the closet floors.  In the chest of drawers were socks, underwear, two sweaters, and a copy of the Bible.  Arcadia had given this item a good deal of thought and had chosen a newer version of the Bible, instead of the King James Version.
                  When the escort had answered all the many questions, he handed each man a wristwatch with a flexible band.  He explained that the time was the same as the clock on the nightstand, and that dinner would be served at 7 PM.  He said he would be back to guide the group to the dinner.  He suggested the men use the time until then to take a shower and dress in their choice of clothing from their wardrobes.  He explained that the weather was clear and that sweaters and coats would not be necessary.  Then he bowed, thanked the men sincerely for their patience, and left through the garden.
                  When they were alone, it was Washington who spoke first.  “I know that all of this is as fantastic to you as it is to me.  However, I do have new teeth and they feel wonderful.”
                  “My gout is completely gone,” said Franklin.  “In fact, I must say that I haven’t felt so good for many years.”
                  “Their science and technology is very advanced,” said Jefferson.  “Every time I turn around, there’s a new wonder.  It’s beginning to look to me that every word spoken by Arcadia and what we have seen on what they call their ‘videos’, may be the actual truth."
                  Washington glanced at his watch.  It was 5:30 PM.  “I suggest we each go to our rooms and follow our host’s advice regarding bathing.  I got the impression that this is important, not only for hygiene, but also for body odor.  I could not smell anything of the people we have encountered, but I did notice that they seemed to be able to smell us, and not with pleasure.”
                  For each of the famous men, their preparations were unique, however, not at all unpleasant.  They all took Washington’s lead and found the showers to be very enjoyable experiences.  There was a list of instructions mounted on the wall, which told them what was inside the trays next to the sinks. They read the labels on the bottles and strange substances that pushed out of odd-looking containers.  Each one of them figured out that these were to be used to prevent underarm odor.  There were also toothbrushes and toothpaste.  Each man got the experience of a rotating toothbrush, and how it stimulated their gums and made their mouths feel fresh and clean.  They finished off by using the very efficient razors that shaved their faces with ease without a single nick or cut, and then trying out the selection of three different aftershave lotions that were provided. 
                  Then they put on clean boxer underwear, put on the long pants that fit them perfectly, as did the long sleeve shirts in several different colors.  They put on clean socks and slipped their feet into very comfortable shoes of different colors than the white tennis shoes they had worn all day.  None of them put their wigs back on.  They smelled bad and it seemed to be something that would spoil the effect.
                  All were ready for dinner at 7 PM, when their escort returned to take them to the dining hall.
                  “You all look wonderful,” said the man, and I can tell that all of you have showered.”
                  “Meaning that we no longer smell badly,” smiled