The Bat and the Bible

If you take the highway down to New Orleans you have to go through a pretty good stretch of swamp land. There is something about watching mile after mile of gnarled leafless trees stretching out of murky water that makes a fellow think. A lot of minds have changed direction going through this territory. I reckon it gives hope in a way 'cause you know it ain't gonna last forever. Merijoan had that same kind of  mind shift. When she left Harper she fully intended to put all her stock in swinging a baseball bat. But when she looked out over that vast stretch of nothing she started to pray for guidance and that brought on saying aloud Bible verses and that lead to deciding to change her purpose from murderer to missionary work. She was gonna convert these sinful women. They would become lures for the Lord.
Tomorrow: Merijoan's Promise