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Clayton Sharpe didn't have a middle name. He had never given himself one when he started calling himself by that name. That fact did not stop Miriam from supplying one when she scolded him for something.
" Clayton Andrew Sharpe you best remove your boots before coming into the house young man!"
" That ain't my middle name Mir" he replied back with a smile as Clayton did as he was told.
And so it went on. Sure there were some favorites that were reused often but she was always coming up with new middle names for him.
It was the usual quiet afternoon at the Gem sitting, drinking and playing cards. Clayton had a great poker face, but miriams was better so he decided to turn the cards in his favor. Not to be vicious just to see if he could get away with it.
Just as an ace was going up his sleeve.
" Clayton Josiah Sharpe you better not have done what I think you did!" There was no heat in her voice so it was a surprise to the group when Clayton suddenly stiffened and looked down as he put the card back. There was a sadness in his eyes as he looked at Miriam. " Josiah was my- I mean was Amos' middle name"