She could make it to the hospital faster if she jumped across the river.

She'd started running before the doctor had arrived; she'd seen the news in his face. There was no time.

She could make it faster if she jumped across the river.

Her lungs burned. Her body was so heavy. Her hooves slipped on the wet grass.

She could make it faster if she jumped.

The field stretched on forever.

She could make it to the hospital faster if she jumped across the river.