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Agnes left the Starbucks that afternoon without a fight. Her father was so angry with her that he dragged her back to the house by her wrists and was swearing at her the whole way.
For the first time in her life, Melinda wasn't sure what to do. Should she go help the girl herself or call the cops? Either way, Agnes needed help immediately. Melinda pulled her cell phone out of her black purse and dialed 911. She explained the situation to the operator and walked down the street behind Agnes and her father. Every time Agnes screamed in pain Melinda's heart skipped a beat. She was so scared for this poor girl.
"Let me go!" Agnes screamed. "Please!" As her father dragged her on, despite Agnes' pleas, Agnes could hear faint sirens in the distance and knew that this was the work of Melinda. Though she'd been abused both physically and mentally all her life, this was the first time Agnes thought she would die.
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