Crossing The Busy Street (Ruger)

Franklin walked home from school for the first time all by himself. He said he had a little bit of trouble crossing the busy street. Someone had stopped to wait for him and a line of cars gathered behind her while she waved for him to cross, but he waved her back. He said he finally stepped back from the curb a bit so she continued on. He waited then until all the cars had gone and crossed the street, alone.