The Brooklyn Bridge stood beautifully before her. All I have to do is cross the bridge and I'll be at the lodging house and everything will be fine: Anne thought to herself as she slowly stepped out of the shadows and onto the bridge.
A distant clock chimed two at a far distant cathedral causing her to jump violently. Then there was a loud yell, "Hey you! Doll face!"
Three large blokes stepped out from the shadows beside her. The tallest and most muscular continued to speak to her, "You should know not ta be out at dis dangerous hour." The three chuckled devilishly as she stood horrorstruck, unable to make a sound.
Wanting to hide her fear she straitened up and spoke, "I think that you boys should go along on your way."
"Oh do ya now?" the boy asked, "Just one question. Are you a newsie?"
Anne thought critically before speaking, "Actually," she paused, "Yes!" Going by her gut instinct she turned and ran as fast as her feet could carry her in the direction of the Brooklyn Lodging House.