Winnie was surprised at the ease with which she left the house. As she walked down the stairs, no one stirred. She realized she could do this whenever she liked, but she knew she would never do it again. Then she left the house. Jesse was waiting at the gate for her. He took her hand and they ran to the jail. As they neared the jail, Winnie saw the gallows in the yard behind the jail.
A storm was brewing; lightening and low rumblings were warning everyone of the coming storm. Tuck and Miles appeared from the shadows. They hugged Winnie but did not say a word. Miles went to the window of Mae's cell and began removing the nails. Miles stopped only when the constable came to check on his prisoner. Then.....
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