Um sorry folks Sabina’s voice echoed through the theater We’ve completely lost power There’s no fire no emergency but please exit the building Cricket tucked the licorice into her pocket and the girls felt their way down the stairs Sabina directed everyone out onto the sidewalk The lights are off everywhere Cricket said She pointed down the street where people huddled outside dark restaurants and stores Great Shilo said She squished closer to Cricket She was a daredevil and a tomboy but Shilo really didn’t like the dark Hey here’s my dad Cricket said The big park warden truck stopped in front of the opera house Its orange warning lights flashed lighting up the street and people’s faces Warden McKay lowered the truck window Do you girls want a ride You bet Shilo said The girls climbed in and did up their seat belts 4
The power’s out all over the village said Warden McKay I’ve got reports of a problem near the front gate Would you girls like to come on an adventure with me Cricket smiled Sure thing Dad Warden McKay drove through the darkened village Windows that should have sparkled with light were flat and dark This is kind of creepy Shilo said Warden McKay scanned the tree line as he drove What are you looking for Dad Something must have knocked the power line down Can you keep a lookout Sure It was hard to see the power lines in the dark Do you smell smoke Shilo asked Cricket inhaled deeply Like campfire smoke Sort of Warden McKay slowed down 6
