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Johnny lingered on the New Mexico highway watching for a car or truck. Late-summer heat bubbled forehead perspiration, resembling the fresh-laid asphalt beneath his feet. Imaginary water on the road steamed and humidified the air.
In the last hour, only a man driving a motor home raced by without intending to stop and help a stranger.
Thirst and exhaustion racked his sweltering body, forcing him to lean against the rubber bumper.
Finally he saw through the mirage a farmer driving a truckload of chili peppers to market and slowing down out of curiousity.
“Oh, God bless you. I locked my keys in the car when nature called. Can you help me?”
“Sure.”
The trucker stepped down, grabbed a big rock and smashed open a window.
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Comment by: karjon - 2008-05-18 13:12
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Hehe - very good, Janyce - great ending.
Cheers
Karen |
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Comment by: Mick - 2008-05-17 17:07
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Great write Janyce... loved the ending.
Many people wouldn't think of breaking a window to save their life.
Well done. :) |
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Comment by: troyarn - 2008-05-13 03:51
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| I loved this. I sat reading, feeling the heat of the desert and the frustration of the scene, as if I were there. Then I read that last line and am STILL laughing!!!! This is excellent. Thanks for making my day. |
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Janyce, you have killer punchlines :) Liked this story, felt the guys pain in all that heat.
One quibble: 'He slowed down out of curiousity.' Not sure if that 'He' is attached to the right subject. Could be wrong, of course.
Nicely told an enjoyable read. |
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