Leonor was trying to sleep. One of the girls approached her and whispered.
--You have to try to escape.
--What's wrong? Don't scare me,-- she whispered back.
--One of the girls understands Japanese. The other time a man came. A boss. Mrs. Keika knelt down and he gave her a death order.
--What's it got to do with me?
--That you sinned. You crossed the line. You got pregnant by a forbidden man.
--I don't think so. My man is very brave. He told me we'd escape. She replied with suddenly moist eyes,
--Where?-- asked the other young woman with genuine anguish, "To America.
--To America. What other place?
-- replied Leonor happily.
--So you are aware that you are in danger. I want you to sleep in my room. I'll sleep in yours,-- she proposed. ---- If I'm not right, nothing will happen. If I am right you will have a chance.
--I won't let anything happen to you.