My Soul to Take

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The child felt the cold creeping up her legs and back, and she tried to sit up straight in the front seat to get a better view. She peered into the white snow surrounding the car, but could not make out any farm animals. It’s too cold for the animals outside, she thought, wishing she could leave the car and go back inside the house, but she didn’t dare say a word. A tear crept down her cheek as the man beside her struggled to start the engine. Pursing her lips, she turned her face away from him so that he wouldn’t notice. He’d be so angry. She looked at the house where the car was parked and looked for the other girl, but the only living creature in sight was the farm dog, Rover, sleeping on the front steps. Suddenly he lifted his head and stared at her. She sent him a weak smile, but he stretched out again and closed his eyes.

The car sputtered to life and the man straightened up in his seat. “About time,” he said gruffly as they drove away. He glanced at the girl, who had turned back to look straight ahead. “Well, let’s take a little trip.” She bounced around in her seat as they drove along the rough, bumpy track leading away from the house. “Try to hold on,” he said without looking at her.

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