Selena Cross
hurried in the late afternoon sun.When she reached Chestnut street,she felt as though every window held a pair
of eyes that stared at her and knew her secret at once.A girl in trouble , said every eyes. A Girl in Ducth.Not a nice Girl , a bad girl. No kind of girl for young Ted Carter.
Selena
hurried up the flagstone walk and ran up the front steps between two of the pillars of the Doctor's "Southern- looking" house.Dr.Mathew Swan answered her urgent ring.
Come into the office., he said.She sat down carefully on the straight chair next to doctor's desk." Relax , Selena ," said the Doctor." No matter what it is, its nothing that won't feel a little better for telling me about it. " I am
pregnant" , said Selena
Come on in the other room, said Dr. Swain." Let's see what we can see"His hands were cool against her hot skin , and once again her mind setup its prayerful refrain.Help me Doctor.You've got to help me. " Whos is it ? "he asked when they had turned to the office.
"I am not at liberty to say". "Nonsense " roared Dcotor." What kind of rot is that ? "You're not the first girl in the world who has to get married , nor the in this town for that matter.Who is it now, and no more foolishness . Young Carter's ? " No " said Selena .
Don't you lie to me ! shouted Dr.Swain." I've seen the way that boys looks at you.What gave the idea he was inhuman. ?. Come on now don't lie to me Selena "
"I am not lying " said the girl , and in the next moment she lost her control and began to shout.I am not lying. If it were Ted's I'd be the happiest girl in the world.But it's not his.Doctor please help me.
What you mean by help , Selena? , he asked .How can I help you?" Give me something"she said." Something to get rid of it"" There is nothing I can give you to take, Selena, that would help you now.
" Tell me who is responsible? May be I could help you in that way.You could get married until after the baby is born ." He is already married ", she said.
" Selena " ,said Dr.Swain." there is nothing I can give you at this point that will make you miscarry.The only thing now is an abortion and that's against the law.
" I have done a lot of things in my time, but I never broken the law."Selena, tell me who this man is, and I will see he is held responsible.He will have to take care of you and provide for the baby.I could work it so nobody would know.
Just tell me who it is, Selena and I'll do everything I can to help you .
"Its my father ", said Selena Cross.Its my Stepfather".She fell forward onto the floor and beat her fists against it."Its Lucas",she screamed."It's Lucas.It's Lucas ", my father.