Haw and Hem were little people who lived near Cheese Station C, where they found their cheese each day. One morning, they arrived to find the cheese gone. While Sniff and Scurry, two mice, easily found new cheese, Haw and Hem struggled with the change. Haw eventually decided to venture into the maze to search for new cheese, writing encouraging messages on the walls for himself and others. After overcoming his fears, Haw found new cheese and learned to accept and even enjoy change. He summarized his newfound lessons on the wall for others, encouraging them that it is better to adapt to change than resist it.