The morning reveals hundreds of prisoners on the field. At the goal posts are parked more than fifty luxury American cars. Mr. Maxted barely breathes and Jim wipes the flies from his mouth and eyes. Jim can barely hold his own head still or focus his eyes. On shaky legs, Jim stands to look for his parents' Packard wondering where the chauffeurs are.
Jim works Mr. Maxted's rib cage recalling Dr. Ransome's heart massages and hopes to bring him back from the dead enough to continue the march. Jim massages his cheeks and pinches his lips, swiping the flies from his mouth. Jim hopes Dr. Ransome will come over and help with Mr. Maxted but he sees him leaving with the trucks. Jim was tempted to run after the truck but had.....
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