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When trials come…

Laurie stood still, his jaw clenched, waiting for the verdict, knowing what it would be, but hoping somehow . . .
      The gavel pounded and the pronouncement was made: “Guilty!”

…And anger flares…

The bars felt cold beneath Laurie’s curled fingers.  “You snake!  I don’t deserve this!”

…A girl’s hope is tested…

Grayson laughed and slapped Bess to the ground, laughing even harder.  “I had your old man frightened, didn’t I?”
      Bess wiped away the blood that dripped down from the corner of her mouth and shrank back from Grayson.

…And a school is in shock.

The door banged open, and an out-of-breath Tommy yelled, “Bess is gone!  I can’t find her anywhere!”
      After the initial alarm, questions and skeptical voices broke out.  Jo tried to quiet them and take control, but she felt herself caving in to the fear along with the others.
      Amid the confusion, Nan spoke up, “I saw Bess in the woods this morning . . . by the creek.”
      Dan needed no further persuasion, and he was up and headed towards the door.  He put his hat on and said with a determined set of his lips, “I’m goin’ to look for her!”

Sometimes the unexpected…

Emil grasped the side of the carriage as it tilted around a corner.  Suddenly, he saw something white flashing in the woods.  It looked like Bess!  What was she doing way out here?
      “Stop the carriage!” he shouted.
      The driver looked surprised, but finally halted.
      Emil jumped down and ran towards the trees . . .

…Happens…

“This is my fault!” Laurie whimpered, putting a clenched hand in front of his eyes to hide the tears.  “Bess, I’m so sorry!"

 

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