American Woman: A Novel by Susan Choi

Author:Susan Choi [Choi, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Literary, Retail
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2014-07-08T00:00:00+00:00

PAULINE rushed downstairs covered with dust. “I was under your bed,” she told Jenny. “He’s gone, right? He’s gone?”

“For the moment,” Juan said.

Juan seemed strangely clarified and calmed; in the face of an actual crisis his disproportionate swagger, his hair-trigger temper, his preening self-importance were gone. Under Juan’s direction they tied blankets and clothing and food into four equal bundles, and buried them in the woods in a pile of rocks they’d once used during combat training. “I never thought I would say this,” Juan said, “but if pigs come here, run. Run like fucking antelope, to this spot, grab provisions, then melt away into the woods.” Two BB rifles, and one handgun; that was no arsenal, thanks to Frazer, and it left them no choice but to run. “We’ll survive,” Juan told them as they retraced their steps, and in spite of the fear that she obviously felt, Jenny thought that Pauline almost floated with joy. Juan had finally said it was all right to try to survive.

Back in the house the three of them quickly sorted their actual writings from the litter of writing equipment, and now it seemed fortunate that these comprised just a few messy sheets and a half-blank cassette. The writings were compressed into a pocket-size package, and wrapped and rewrapped in a plastic trash bag. They returned to the woods and Juan buried the package as well.

Then they all agreed that Jenny should drive into town and call Frazer immediately. “Ol’ Bob-O,” Juan said. “He might not have suspected a thing. Nine out of ten that he didn’t: We’re fine. One out of ten and we’re dead. I’m coming with you,” he told Jenny. “Let’s go to the big town, with stores. And don’t argue with me.”

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