Serialization" "Hawkins County" Chapter 1 - A Novel of 1970s Americana

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A few minutes later, Ken and Connie arrived at the same spot on the bluff where Pat stood when they first saw him. They actually caught a glimpse of the boy's white T-shirt just before he leaped over a patch of cocklebur and vanished under a low-hanging weeping willow tree.

"Oh, for Pete's sake!" said Ken. "Look at that kid run! I think I see smoke coming off his tennis shoes, he's going so fast."

"He's headed for the house," Connie said. "I bet we can catch him there."

"It's worth a try, I guess," Ken said.

The men descended the bluff following the same route, but going downhill was even slower because they were both off balance. When they got into the squad car, Ken braced himself. "Let her rip," he said as Connie floored the gas pedal. (to be continued)

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