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The Safe That Fell Out Of The Sky
A Max Headline News Story Adventure
It was another sweltering hot day in the city. I was looking for any excuse to get out of this steam bath of an office. So I was thrilled when the phone rang and it was Sheriff Countryside on the other end.
“Max, you might be interested in this. One of the local farmers was out plowing when he saw something big drop out of the sky and land in his field. He said it shook the ground. He rode over to it, and it turned out to be a big ol’ safe.”
“You’re telling me a safe fell out of the sky?”
“I’m looking at it right now. Half buried in a potato field. ”
“Well, if that ain’t newsworthy, I don’t know what is. Give me the address, I’ll be right there.”
I hated to do it, but I knew the boss wouldn’t spring for a cab ride out to the country. So I ran my fingers through my sweaty hair and notched up my charm to a solid 3. Then I strolled over to Charlotte Sharpeye’s desk.
“Oh, hi Max. Isn’t this heat awful?”
“Hadn’t noticed, myself. My jungle training during the war made me impervious to heat.”
“Hmm. You should have told your shirt.”
