nearly touched her face; then, as if aware of their surroundings, he quickly stood. Cindy felt herself gripped by the hands and pulled through the alley. Her eyes filled with tears. Someone, she mentally pleaded, help me. Help! She remembered her classmates, her friends, her laughter at the party. Help! At the end of the path, the small man lifted her up and hugged her tight. Her head flopped on his shoulder. He lovingly stroked her hair. He grabbed one of her hands and twirled her around like they were lovers. "It's all right," he said loudly, as if it were meant for others, "I'll get the door." Cindy
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