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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Whirligigs by O. Henry: must be nearly up."
Tommy led the way through the hall toward the front
door. Suddenly the burglar stopped and called to him
softly: "Ain't there a cop out there in front somewhere
sparking the girl?"
"Yes," said Tommy, "but what -- "
"I'm afraid he'll catch me," said the burglar. "You
mustn't forget that this is fiction."
"Great head!" said Tommy, turning. "Come out
by the back door."
A CHAPARRAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
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