The blue light was flashing, but Pap didn’t see it. Pap was asleep, and this time it was a deep, dreamless sleep. Pap was snoring. He awakened with a snort when both policemen shone flashlights directly into his face. His eyes opened. He was instantly blinded, and he put one trembling hand up to protect himself. He heard the words, “What are you doing in the Dumpster, sir?” Pap couldn’t see the men, but from the official tone of the question, he knew they were policemen. Relief rushed through his aching body with such speed, it brought tears to his eyes. He had a desperate struggle getting to his feet, especially with Dump in one hand. “Bless you, bless you for coming,” he said. He reached out to them with his free hand. “I fell in and couldn’t get out. Don’t leave me. Oh, please don’t leave me.” “Here,” the policeman said. “Let me help you, sir.” Pap felt one policeman take his hand, and the other took his elbow. They steadied him. “Oh, I thank you.” When he was on his feet at last, he put the hand holding Dump over his heart to show how grateful he was.
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