7
THE BLUE FEATHER
“Yes, those things are true, but the one advantage I have is
the fact that he doesn’t know me at all. That is my biggest
weapon, but I also have other ones. Now, the sooner I go, the
quicker your children can be returned to you and your wife.
What I need is some recently worn clothes of your children’s for
Brilloso to smell. Their scent will lead me to them. Let me
explain to you, he is an old dog no one else wanted. When he
was young, this dog worked as a people finder in areas
devastated by earthquakes. He traveled the world doing his
work. He may be old now, but this black German shepherd has a
lot of heart. I even have his registration papers. His story is on
the Internet, and he can definitely find your children. Now, when
I find them, where can I find and contact you?”
“We live in Merida, Cinco de Mayo #15. Let me write down
our cell phone numbers. Take these pictures, and that way you
can show them to others. I will take Tomás back to Vigia Chico,
which is the nearest pueblo. There I can find a doctor for Tomás,
and let the police know what has happened to our children. Will
you be all right Tital? You look a little young to go after this bad
man. Who knows what you will find?” Teresa questioned, very
worried about the future.
“I know I will find them, and don’t worry about me. I have
lived in the countryside all my life. Besides, there is no one else
that can follow the trail. I am the only one. Now, I need to be
going,” Tital said with a voice of authority and urgency.
Tomás gave Tital several T-shirts of the children’s for the
search dog Brilloso to smell. Teresa gave him a pink cell phone,
and said, “I will leave a short message on Bardala’s cell phone,
telling her you are a good person trying to help her family.