The Goils from 'Hattan

Chapter 10

The theater erupted into chaos. Newsies were yelling and screaming. The Bulls catching kids by the handfuls. Spot held onto my hand as tight as he could as he pushed out way through the crowd. I’s could hear Medda telling somewhere behind us. “Spot we have to help them!” I’s yelled over all the screaming. Spot looked back at me while he pushed people out of the way. “ No, I’s gotta make sure you’s are safe.” Out of nowhere a bull grabs Spot. “SPOT!" I’s screamed as a bull tossed me over his shoulder. The bulls took us to a carriage and tossed us in with a bunch of other newsies, they slammed the door behind us causing it to become pitch black. The only light source was the light coming through the bars of the door.

“Court is now in session. Judge E. A. Monahan presiding.” We all stood in front of the judge my heart going a thousand miles an hour. My ribs were sore along with my right cheek. I’s looked around at my friends around me. Everyone was pretty beaten up. Spot had a bruise on his jaw line. Race had a few cuts under his eyes." Are any of you represented by counsel?” the judge asked. We all looked around at each other. “No? Good, good that will move things along considerably.” I gave the judge a dirty look as best I could without causing pain to myself. “Hey your honor, I’s object.” Spot said. “On what grounds?" the judge asked. Spot looked at me and smirked." On the grounds of Brooklyn, your honor.” Everyone of our friends burst out laughing. I squeezed Spots hand," Are you trying to get us in more trouble, nitwit?” I’s whispered. The judged banged his gavel." I fine each of you $5 or two weeks confinement in the Refuge.” I’s slapped Spot in the back of the head. “ Look what you’s did now!" I glared at him. “ whoa, whoa, whoa. We ain't got 5 bucks. We don't even have 5 cents. Hey your honor, I’s’ll roll ya for it double or nothin’." Race said trying to make a deal with the judge. I’s turned and glared at him too as the rest of the boys started laughing. “I’ll pay the fines. All of them.” I let out a sigh of relief once I saw Denton and Dave. “Look, we gotta meet at the restaurant. Everybody, we've got to talk.” again the banging sound of the gavel was heard. “Move it along.” I’s turned when I heard the door open. I’s watched Jack walk in. “Hey, Fellas.” Jack yelled to us. “Hey Jackie Boi. You’s lookin’ pretty beaten up.” I’s said to him. “yeah nice shiner.” Race yelled caused us to laugh. “Alright, move it along.” We all slowly moved out of the room to wait for Jack’s trial to be over but little did we know the trial would change everything.