2854. Chance of escape © Bruce Goodman 24 September 2023

I’ve got to get out of the house. NOW! This is it. After four years of hating being in his company I can’t take it anymore. The bus passes the house in three minutes – and I’ve just decided. I’m going. But what do I grab? What do I take? I should have done this months ago. I’ve got my purse, and I’m taking the dog. It’s a Pekinese. Harry adores it, but so do I. It’s mine now. And that’s it. My purse and the puppy. Here Gwinny! That’s my baby! Harry will probably get out of bed in a few minutes so I’ve got to act now or never. Here comes the bus. I’m off. “Lady, we don’t allow pets on the bus.” Contact Author Back to Index Next Story Previous Story