Free Brother Willy's Traveling Salvation Show by W. Scott Mitchell

that the few sentences we spoke in the barn changed the course of our life?”
    At that moment, Scott was not convinced that William and Betsy were wrong, but he was very interested in hearing their answer.
    Betsy was the one to accept Michelle’s challenge. “The words were one factor in the equation. However, if you could have seen the look in your eyes when Scott told you he was in love with you, then you might better understand. The biggest single factor that changed the course of your life was when Scott took you in his arms and kissed you. In keeping with the role, he could have given you a short kiss and the play would have ended. He didn’t do that. He held you very close and your kiss lasted for some time. More to the point, you continued to hold each other long after the lights had faded to black. That’s what changed the course of your relationship and your life.”
    Michelle was not ready to acknowledge the accuracy of Betsy’s statement, but gave Betsy’s words her full attention. Michelle and Betsy were watching each other as though there was some type of mental link between them. Whatever was going on between them was beyond Scott’s skill level to figure out.
    Scott chose to address his question to William. “What are the broader implications for what you are saying? You didn’t start the Salvation Show just for our benefit. You must have had a bigger game plan than that.”
    William decided to offer Scott a better explanation than they had been given. “If you were to drive through a small town and see the Salvation Show, you would think that you are seeing a typical religious revival. But that is not what we are doing.”
    Betsy spoke as she glanced at William. “I think for you to really understand what we are all about, you would need to come on the road with us once. We are going to a little town called East Kings Ridge next week and we would like for the two of you to come along.”
    William continued her lead. “I think it would be best for you to see what is going on before you make a decision to work with us. Then if you want to be a part of our group, we can talk more about it. As it stands right now, Michelle would act as our business manager and Scott would be a general manager.”
    Scott looked at Michelle as he spoke to see if she would agree with him. “Mr. Broughton, I don’t know you very well, but I have a feeling this is going to be well worth my time. You didn’t get where you are today by going on wild goose chases. I would like to go.”
    Michelle echoed his sentiments. “I know you both very well and I am almost positive you are up to something, but I’ll bet that whatever you are involved in will be interesting. I will be happy to go along.”
    William stood up and pulled the chair out for Betsy. “Great. Then it’s all set. We will be leaving from the Farm on Tuesday morning at 8:30. You are welcome to stay here until Sunday morning but I have another guest using this place next week.”

CHAPTER VII
    Betsy and William had declined the invitation to stay for lunch, leaving Michelle and Scott to grab a sandwich and get ready to spend the afternoon on the beach. Scott was sitting in a rocking chair on the deck waiting for Michelle for at least fifteen minutes before she joined him. She had something on her mind and it took only a few moments to find out what she was thinking.
    “ Scott, do you consider yourself to be an observant person?”
    “I think so, why do you ask?”
    She then began to make her point. “Tell me what Betsy and William were wearing today.”
    Scott thought for a minute and replied, “Betsy had on long white pants with a pink top. William had on older jeans, a white knit shirt, and tennis shoes. I think Betsy had on sandals.”
    In her typical playful manner, she smiled and nodded her head. “That’s right and now I have another test for you. What is the difference between the swimsuit you were looking at yesterday and the one you are looking