What happened then?
Sam grunted. They just laughed and told us to mind our own business. They didnt say it quite like that, but that was the gist of it. Then one of em grabbed Ann by her arm and told us we could have er when they were done. I dunno what happened right after that, Red. There had to be ten, twenty feet between me and him, but the next thing I knew I was right in his face, tryin to punch my fist right through his head. I busted most of his front teeth and one of my knuckles, but he let go of Ann and fell over like a sack of dirt. He didnt move after he hit.
You killed him with a punch?
Naw, Red, Sam grinned faintly. He wasnt dead, just out cold. Then I heard Teech yell for me to look out. He shook his head. I dont know what made me move the way I did or
