1845029542 (N) by Jane Yeadon

Author:Jane Yeadon
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi, epub
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
Published: 2015-03-01T22:00:00+00:00

The fence posts have pointed tops but they’re broader than the high wire the circus performer used, so they should make the first try easy enough. Remembering the importance of a balancing stick, I cast around for something appropriate.

‘Look, Belinda, somebody’s left a rake and hoe lying against the fence. They’ll be the very dab. Now, you sit there, and you’ll get a good view.’

Popped on top of a strainer post, she doesn’t look that safe, so I add, ‘Don’t bother clapping, you might fall off. ’

She doesn’t answer, probably because she’s already looking a bit squint. I’d right her, only getting on top of the fence demands concentration. The rake and hoe do help, even if they are a bit short, but once I’ve reached my goal, they give a sort of balance.

A late sun shines on my back and a gentle wind ruffles the dress. I’m ready! I steady myself, then inch forward and make it past the first post, but as I try for the next one the sash slips out of one pocket. It’s a distraction. I clasp my balancing poles, realising belatedly they’d be of more help if their length matched. The fence posts are still a bit wet. It’s not good news because my shoes with their leather soles don’t have the grip of rubber ones. Midges start to gather in a cloud above my head. It’s useless trying to shake them away. They’re after blood and persist. Suddenly, without warning, Belinda tumbles off the post. There’s a sickening crack as she hits her head on a stone.

Diverted, I wobble, then, stifling a cry, overbalance. I’d have fallen with the same horrible-sounding repercussion as poor Belinda had the frock hem not caught on a pointed fence-post top. At least it slows descent. However, accompanying it, comes the ominous sound of tearing material.

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