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170They both took a few steps back and waited for the policewoman. When she was in front of them, the policewoman took their names and addresses. She wanted Sarah not to return to her house and told her all the people in the houses closest to the edge were being asked to wait for mini-buses that were to take them to a local church hall where volunteer workers were setting up temporary beds for the night.%u201cI don%u2019t wish to go,%u201d Sarah told her. %u201cYou can%u2019t force me.%u201d%u201cI%u2019m afraid we can, Sarah,%u201d she replied. %u201cIt%u2019s our duty to protect the public and that includes when they might be endangering themselves. It really is in your best interests.%u201dSarah started to argue with her until Dan butted in. %u201cLook, Sarah. I have a spare room. You are welcome to stay in it until you can return to your own house.%u201dThe policewoman checked his house number. He pointed. %u201cThat%u2019s mine, two, three, six. It seems to me to be a safe distance away.%u201d Dan told her.%u201cYes. Okay. So, now, Sarah, it%u2019s either this man%u2019s kind offer or you have to come with me,%u201d the policewoman said.Sarah looked at Dan. %u201cThank you. I accept your offer.%u201d%u201cGood.%u201d The policewoman said, smiling. %u201cWe%u2019re requesting everyone to leave the perimeter. Experts will come and evaluate the sink hole tomorrow.%u201dSarah and Daniel had returned to his house. He showed her the spare bedroom and the toilet and bathroom. %u201cI%u2019m going to make some hot chocolate. It helps me sleep. Would you like a mug after all the excitement.%u201d%u201cThank you. That would be nice. No extra sugar please as I have to mind my figure. I%u2019m far too fat already.%u201dThe Sink Hole