Tag Against Time by Helen Hughes Vick

Author:Helen Hughes Vick
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Roberts Rinehart
Published: 1996-10-16T21:00:00+00:00

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Tag lay against the fifty-pound bags of flour and beans in the back of the buckboard. He was grateful for the ride, but even more thankful that Mr. Sitgrave suggested that he sit in the back. The thought of polite conversation overwhelmed him. His eyes closed as the wagon rocked him to sleep.

“Remember my son, the paho only has power when the moon illuminates the passageway of time,” Great Owl’s words roared like thunder through his uneasy slumber. He jerked straight up, panting in fear. Great Owl’s warning vibrated in his drowsy mind as the wagon’s endless jarring shook his body. If he waited for Sean’s return, he’d have to wait an additional two weeks to go on into time. What could happen in that much time?

The wagon lurched to a stop, throwing Tag against the flour bags.

“Thanks,” Tag called, watching the wagon roll away. Tag stretched out his stiff legs. It wouldn’t take long to walk the half mile to the canyon. The sun hung low in the sky, and the air was cooling fast. The pine trees cast long shadows.

As Tag walked, he sorted through his thoughts and fears about staying. Could he risk staying four weeks or more? Would Horace come to the canyon looking for him? Could he keep his anger and mouth in control, or would he blow it all?

Please Great Taawa, help me know what to do, Tag prayed, or get Great Owl to give me some help, at least.

The roar of an automobile cut through the silence of the evening. A red sedan appeared through the trees, bumping along the rough road on its wooden wheels and narrow tires.

“I told you there wouldn’t be any trouble. Old man Pierce never really checks,” a man’s voice boasted over the engine’s noise. As the automobile passed, the two men in the front seat tipped their hats. The women in the back held huge picnic hampers.

Tag’s cheeks burned. “It’s useless—totally useless! No one can stop them all.” He kicked a rock in his path. His toe throbbed as the rock sailed away.

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