Part 4

 Part 4, by Kathryn

 

Dot kicked furiously, but it was useless. The man had a tight grip on her. She was gagged with a bright red calico bandanna, and the man pinned her arms behind her. He forced her through the trees. She mumbled loudly, trying as hard as she could to make noise. Maybe her newlywed husband would hear her! 

Suddenly, his voice rang out, somewhere in the distance.

"Dot? Dot? Where'd you go?" Oh, how she wanted to cry out! But the strong man forced her farther and farther away. 

Finally, after walking for about 20 minutes, they reached a little hut. It was neat and tidy looking, and very inclosed. Trees surrounded it, almost like an extremely tall privacy fence. 

Another man, shorter than the one behind Dot, came out of the hut dressed in dirty overalls. 

"Whats this?" He asked, very surprised. 

"I found her in the trees. I didn't think anyone else was on this island!" 

"Was there anyone with her?" he asked, eying the struggling girl. 

"I heard a guy, but I didn't see him. We'll have to get him later."

"Put her in the hut with Babe." 

She was pushed into the hut, thrown on the ground, and the door shut behind her. It was somewhat dark, with only a little sunlight seeping in through the straw cracks. As her eyes adjusted, she saw a desk, tools, and a brightly colored rug on the floor. Sitting at the desk was a girl in her 30s, with bright, unnatural blonde hair. 

The girl turned around and stared at Dot, who still had her gag on. 

"Who are you?" She asked, smacking on her piece of gum, and talking real slangy like. Dot obviously wasn't able to answer. 

"I'm Babe. You know you shouldn't a come here, girly. We don't take kindly to strangers snoopin' around."