A Message in a Bottle

Mirabella had considerable wealth, but little use for it. There was one extravagance however: her nails. Once a week, every week.

Salon employees fawned over her too, knowing substantial tips would follow. Sadly, Mirabella knew little about these women. Their situation seemed dire, but what to do?

One afternoon, a woman pressed a bottle of polish into her palm. No doubt a gift for a loyal customer.

Later she found a scrap of paper tucked inside. Written in broken English, but the message was clear.

Mirabella gazed at the note, the cry for help.

How could she be silent now?