However, a powerful force suddenly slammed into her. Before Jacqueline Spann could react, she was shoved back several steps. After getting bumped several more times, Jacqueline found herself pushed to the back again, farther and farther away from Phoenix Golding.
When she saw it was Jim Thorne and a dozen or so other big kids causing trouble, Jacqueline Spann was filled with anger and resentment. She gritted her teeth and decided not to stoop to their level. 'I have to get to the front, fast. I'll settle the score with that thug Jim Thorne later.'
But no matter which way Jacqueline Spann tried to go, someone would block her path. Jim Thorne and his dozen or so companions completely surrounded her, leaving no room to pass. Jacqueline shouted in desperation, "Get out of my way!"
"You think you own the road? Go on, squeeze through if you can!"
