through the eyes of a child page 15

 through the eyes of a child page 15 by ric gustafson

Kelly's stomach growled. She struggled against the heavy rope securing her to the bed.

He came in carrying a tray with two bowls on it. He sat down in a wicker chair. He began to eat.

She stared at him. Her stomach growled. " What are you eating?".

He ate a spoonful. " Beef stew".

" I'm really hungry". She struggled against the rope. " Can I have some please?".

" Ok but no funny business". He stared at her. " My rifle is right outside the room".

" I promise".

He untied one of her hands. He handed her the other bowl of stew.

She began to eat.

" I figured your father would go back to the scene of the crime". He kept eating the stew. " So I left him a ransom note".

" My father's smart". She kept eating. " He will figure you out".

" Don't be so sure". He took her bowl away. He tied her hands. " I cut out the letters from magazines".

" My father will find me". She yelled as he left the room. " He will".

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric