Her hands
find the bar. Chug holds her until her grip on the bar is firm and she is
safe again.
'Hmmm,' Chug smiles, 'maybe we're better off staying together.'
Stobey gulps and nods. She glances at Slutter who nods in return.
'I think I'll put off doing a somersault or holding on with my toes,'
Slutter says, 'at least until I practice.'
'I guess you're right,' Stobey says, 'I think I'll wait a while before I try
that again.'
The trapeze reaches the end of its swing. Up ahead is another mountain
top with a tiny platform at the peak. The platform is attached to a pole
like the one they left. As their feet touch the platform they each grasp
the railing.
They are on firm footing again. Chug ties the trapeze bar to the rail.
'Did you enjoy the ride?' Chug asks Stobey.
'Sure did.'
'The same goes for me,' adds Slutter.
'How will you describe this ride to your parents and to your friends?'
Chug asks.
Stobey and Slutter whisper to each other, then, together, they gaze up and
point to where the trapeze lines disappear into the far, far distance of
space.
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