Ain't No Joke

A small voice finally broke the solemn silence that followed. Joe Lewis said he ran away from an orphanage because I belong with you. The lieutenant stood shaking his head and translated what Joe had said. We better take the jeep and run him back into town sergeant said the lieutenant. Purple Jackson is in charge. You tell him Joe was a good boy, said Jackson. Now Joe you come with the sergeant in me. We'll take you home.