by Bill Russo
Suddenly, he was startled by cries for help that came from
a narrow dirt road that was wreathed by giant maple trees.
The Chief sprang from his cruiser and ran through the maples
and the surrounding underbrush. He soon saw the source of the screams - a girl of nineteen, supporting a younger sister who was very near fainting. The Chief knew both of them well. They uttered a cry of relief when they saw him approaching.
"It was horrible Lisa", one exclaimed.
"It's okay now Mary. Oh Chief Bates we are so glad to see you. We were just about scared out of our minds."
"What's the problem, Mary?"
"That man - that horrible man !" gasped Lisa, the younger girl, still cowering close to her sister. Has he gone? Mary, HAS HE GONE?"
"Yes, yes, he ran off. I never saw such a frightening........... "
