- Pearl's note to Amiel tells him that she won't bother him or tattletale on where he lives; he doesn't have to worry.
- She even translated it into Spanish for him so he'd have an easier time understanding it.
- Pearl frets all morning that someone else found the note instead of Amiel, though.
- What if one of her uncle's workers found it and gave it to Hoyt? She'd be in big trouble then.
- She didn't sign the letter (except with a clever drawing of a pearl), but it won't be long before her mom learns about it if the note somehow winds up in Hoyt's hands.
- Luckily Pearl doesn't have to worry long because later that afternoon she sees Amiel holding her note.