I could see the hard-packed ground far below. As I started down, I shut my eyes tight and gritted my teeth.
This didn’t seem to help. With a splattering sound, I landed.
I felt the air whoosh out between my teeth. I tried to scream, but had no wind left to make a sound.
After bouncing a couple of times, I finally settled down to earth.
I lay spread-eagled for a few seconds, and then slowly got to my knees.
Hearing loud laughter, I looked around. It was the little old lady with the hoe in her hand.
She hollered and asked how I liked it. Without answering, I grabbed up my gunny sack and left.
Far up the street, I looked back. The little old lady was sitting down, rocking with laughter.
I couldn’t understand these town people. If they weren’t staring at a fellow, they were laughing at him.
Chapter - V
ON ARRIVING AT THE DEPOT, MY NERVE FAILED ME. I WAS afraid to go in.
I didn’t know what I was scared of, but I was scared.
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