Reforming the Potter's Clay by Donald James Parker

Author:Donald James Parker [Parker, Donald James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sword of the Spirit Publishing
Published: 2008-07-30T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

The next evening at Chung's house, Timmy and his host stood in Chung's bedroom looking through the Venetian blinds.

"You know, we really don't have to watch. When they fire up that Pinto, the whole neighborhood will hear it whinny," Timmy said.

Chung laughed. "That's too funny. You Indians just have a way with horses, don't you?"

"That's the story. Personally, I've never been on one. Anyhow, I suppose we have to keep watching though to make sure both dudes get into the car. We wouldn't want the rude surprise of getting in the house and finding one of the guys stayed home tonight."

"Bingo."

They swapped small talk as they waited. Timmy suddenly snapped to attention. "There's one of them now."

They watched as the second man came into view. The two got in their car and turned on the fluorescent noisemaker which barely merited the title of automobile.

"These guys would sure be welcome in an orange grove during a freeze. That car puts out more smoke than a thousand smudge pots," Chung declared.

"Where are you? I can't see you." Timmy made gestures like he was trying to feel his way through the darkness.

Chung laughed. Suddenly he stopped, and a frown replaced his smile. "I just thought of something."

"What?"

"How are we going to search in the dark? The plan was to go in after sunset so no one would see us going through the window, if we can find one. But if it's so dark people can't see us, then we can't see either."

"Gosh, you're right. We could use flashlights but those will give us away quicker than anything," Timmy said.

They watched the car belch undigested oil as it wobbled down the street.

"I think this calls for a change in plans. First thing we have to do is get into their yard. Then we need to find a window we can get in. Then we gotta go for it and get the job done fast."

"What time are Joe and Amy coming?" Timmy asked.

"Just before dark."

"We can't wait for them. Do you have their phone number?"

"Not me."

"Me either," Timmy said.

"One of us could stand guard."

"But two of us can search twice as fast."

"That's right. Oh, well. I think with the noise of that car, we have a built in advance warning system. We'll be fine without a watchman."

"I agree. No sense waiting around. Let's get started."

The two boys descended the staircase that led to Chung's bedroom. "Too bad we didn't get out there before the smoke blew away. Nobody would have seen us," Chung said.

"Before we get in there, exactly what are we looking for?"

"Good question. Boxes labeled dynamite. Flame throwers. Hand grenades. Weapons of any kind, I guess."

"My dad has weapons, but he's not a terrorist."

"That's true. I guess we just have to hope we can recognize a problem when we see it."

"How do we get through their fence?"

"That's the easiest part – if nobody's watching. There's a loose board in the back. The suspects put it back on after it fell down, but it's not on tight.

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