Scrumulus J. Caen (Part three: The Will)

by Fyora Cartagan

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The will had explicitly stated. “My many fortunes I hereby bequeath to the man who inherits my shoes.”

Why hadn’t his father just said “my son” or “the man who bears my name”? Instead, his father had assumed that he would still have his shoes to give to his son when he died. And because of the legal interpretation of those few words, he, and most of his family, lived a life of poverty. So, he searched the beach daily, hoping to find those million-dollar shoes.

On some mornings, he would come across an elderly beach-comber. The beach-comber smelled a little funny, but Scrum still enjoyed the company of the old man, just for the sake of having someone to talk to.

The beach-comber never said much, and Scrum never even got, or gave, a name. However, the two men still enjoyed each other’s silent company as they scanned the beaches in the lonely, early morning.

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  1. Scrumulus J. Caen (Part three: The Will)

    Richard Peck's Buddy Icon Richard Peck

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This lttle series has grabbed my interest. Keep it going. Great writting as well!

  2. Scrumulus J. Caen (Part three: The Will)

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    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ahhh! Love it! It’s such a quirky idea, and quite intriguing. But I musn’t hold you up reading my comment – please, continue…

  3. Scrumulus J. Caen (Part three: The Will)

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    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love this. I like where this is going. Please keep writing, its good.

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    Posted about 1 year ago

    Quirky. I like it!

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