"Hey, do you think I can climb that wall?" he asked, contemplating his physical prowess.Swinging her legs from the bench, tired from the hike, she glanced at the brick.
As he approached the wall, a noise drew their attention. A car pulled around from the side of the building, Shawnee County Sheriff clearly across its side. Seconds later, from the opposite side, an SUV appeared -- Oklahoma State Trooper.
For a minute, vehicle after vehicle poured from the structure, half a dozen from Oklahoma, even more from Shawnee County.
As the flow ceased, they turned to each other: What could draw so many sheriffs and state troopers, especially from Oklahoma?
Continuing their hike, they discussed possibilities, each one more outrageous than the last.
Minutes later, a straggling sheriff car came into view. She waved it down; she had to know.
"Because of all the abandoned buildings, we come out here to train our dogs."
1 comment:
The piece makes the reader curious and builds well toward the very effective ending. Well organized.
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