“Bea said that Daddy wouldn’t be able to find us here when he comes home.” “Did she?” “And Red said that Daddy was a magician and that he could find us no matter where we were.” “I see.” “And I came upstairs because I didn’t want to tell them.” “Tell them what?” “That Daddy isn’t coming home.” Juliet felt light-headed. “What do you mean?” He didn’t answer but instead reached his little hand up to press lightly on her cheek. His small heart-shaped face was solemn and Juliet could see at once that he knew.
