Chapter 29: Gideon's Schemes

By night, the clinic always came alive.  Folks in Royphia Village were self-conscious and proud, and whether the ailment was big or small, they didn't want the neighbors to know. So they slipped in after dark. I came back to the clinic and ran into Billy at the door. Melissa trailed at his side, looking a little tense. "Melissa, what brings you and Billy here so late?" I asked with a smile. Melissa gave me an awkward grin. Billy grinned sheepishly and said, "Gideon, Melissa says you know your...