As I put on my clothes, I kept looking in every direction, fearful they might return. I would run for safety into the fields, even in the deep snow in my bare feet if I had to. Tears ran down my face but I didn’t sob. I was finally dressed and started down the road in the opposite direction which they had taken, praying I wouldn’t run into them again. As I walked I repeated the license number. Out in the open with no Obstruction to impede it, the wind shrieked with icy glee. But it didn’t touch me. It must have been thirty below but I didn’t even feel the cold. I was numb and beyond feeling. I strained for any sounds of an approaching vehicle and often turned to look behind me. I had no idea where I was. Finally, I saw a light in the distance. I felt fear and hope at the same time. When I neared the light, I saw that it was a farm yardlight. Then I heard a dog barking. As I walked down the driveway, a large German shepherd came out to inspect me. It continued it thunderous barking all the way to the porch door.
