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A Tale of Johnnie and a House Hidden But Safe
An anecdote recounted by Hinckley describes a boy named Johnnie who ran away after a scolding and hid under a house. His father, seeking him, crawls under to uncover him, while the lad playfully greets his father and offers a humorous escape. The piece also notes a later Detroit Free Press report of a late evening scene at a Jefferson Avenue residence.
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