Mama is Not Home

"What is this?" asked Mabel in a stern voice. "Who is Maggie?"

When Henry saw she was holding a piece of paper, all colour drained out of his face. "What?" he asked quietly. Instead of answering, Mabel handed him the note.

"Mama is not home. Maggie," it said.

Suddenly, Henry couldn't breathe.

"What does it mean?" asked Mabel.

"I have to go," mumbled Henry. "I have to know he is alright."

"Wait. What happened?"

"They raided the club. If anyone rats us out-" Henry fell quiet.

"Everything will be alright," said Mabel. "We just need to keep our stories straight."