Elisaveta And Dorian Dialectical Journal

“Stop!” commanded Elisaveta. She slid off the bicycle seat and stood erect, looking straight ahead at the curve in the road.
“Why?” asked Cédric. Everyone dismounted.
She continued staring ahead in silence.
Saban hobbled to her side and faced Cédric and Dorian. “She possesses a sixth sense. You must listen to her.”
“A machine is approaching,” Elisaveta whispered.
Cédric and Dorian glanced at each other. Then everyone heard a faint engine sound, “Get off the road and get down, quick!” urged Cédric. Dorian helped Saban, and Elisaveta followed as they hurried into a field. The vehicle rounded the corner. Cédric waited until last to hide. They hid as best they could in the cold, wet, long grass. As they watched the road, and the vehicle appeared,
Dorian centered the Gendarme in the pistol’s sights. “Your papers are in order.” He handed them back to Cédric. “You may put your things back in your pockets. I should arrest you, but instead, I will warn you. Do your searching before curfew. Here is my card. If you see any escapees or anyone suspicious, contact me. You will be amply rewarded.” “Yes, sir, thank you, sir,” Cédric saluted with a wide grin. “Heil Hitler.” The Gendarme glance at Cédric while climbing into the auto and said, “Yes, of course, Heil Hitler.” The auto started with the two Gendarmes inside and whined through the gears as it continued down the road. Cédric waited until the auto passed well out of sight before gesturing for the others to join him. Saban limped over and patted Cédric on the shoulder, smiled and said, “You are a genius.” Cédric smiled back, “I have had lots of practice.” Cédric smiled as he approached Elisaveta, “Next time I will act quickly on your warning.” Elisaveta returned the smile. Cédric continued, “Shall we continue our
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