I had been quiet for too long. Mother tried to get my attention but I didn’t answer. She then looked to Daniel. No. She was not allowed to talk to Daniel. She asked her question again, but just before Daniel could answer, I pulled him in and put my hand over his mouth. I answered her question with a sad excuse for a, “Yes.” I dared not move until we got home. And I wouldn’t let Daniel do anything that could make Mother mad either.