The boy didn’t look as though he’d been living on the street. Something about the child struck her as simply being…off. ‘No, I’m sorry. Like...I said, I’m no my way out.’ ‘You live alone.’ It wasn’t a question. A small chill danced on her spine. Susan didn’t reply. ‘A young woman shouldn’t live alone. Sometimes…things…happen to young women who live alone.’ Susan took half a step back, retreating a bit farther into her house, one hand still holding the door. ‘I’m sorry. You’ll have to go now.’ For. By this time, Nell was using her baton, so Hank had little to do. On the other hand, Sarah was only able to use her hands and feet. The boys had already gotten in a couple of hardy licks, and Sarah was fading fast.Jack smashed one of the bullies on his knee with the baton, and that broke the knee cap—a very painful blow. Jack was so pleased with that strike that he used it on the other bully. Nell finished up with her attackers at the same time, so now they had six bullies on their hands, all. ”I put my arm around Pat and said, “You’re right, let's go to the car.”We were about a third of the way to where the car was parked, and Pat put an arm around my back.I looked at her and smiled, “Are you ok?” I asked, and kissed her on the forehead.“No, not really, give me a little time. I’m just not used to being like this, I feel vulnerable,” Pat said.”It's ok, sis, give me your hand.”Sam held her hand out, and Pat took a deep breath and put her hand in Sam's.A middle aged man walked towards. And I was afraid that you’d be mad at me. I’m sorry for yelling at you. How long have you been watching me?”Now it is my turn to be embarrassed. “I’m ashamed to say that I watched you for a rather long time, princess.” After saying that, I figure that it is time to beat a hasty retreat. “I guess that I’ll go now so that you can have some privacy. I’m really sorry; really sorry! I should have left.” Averting my gaze from her, I start to turn and leave.“Daddy, Wait!!” she says quickly. “Don’t.