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Meghan squeaked in shock "He’s here …?" She trailed off and gripped Alex’s arm so hard it hurt him

"Which reminds me," said Mr Today "I’d better show you the upstairs so you can get ready"

"Where do you suppose the lounge is?" Meghan whispered to Alex

Mr Today, though apparently forgetful in his old age, did not have a hearing problem He chuckled "You’ll find instructions in your roohan Never fear! Never fear!" The ether, so excited to see the Unwanteds feeling a bit han whispered, softer now, in Alex’s ear

Alex shrugged, his eyes wide in wonder "I have no idea"

There were several doors that led froh the huge roo in that pantry whenever you get hungry for a snack, either by co up The official mealtimes are posted on the blackboards in your rooms"

"Snacks, whenever ant?" whispered a rather thin boy at the back of the group "A"

"Where does everyone sit?" Lani asked

"Oh, ays have room You’ll see," he said mysteriously Mr Today led the room, and soon they were back to the entryway and the base of the staircase

Alex saw that Siain risen to his hind-quarters

"Marrrcus," Si ," Mr Today said "Thank you, Siiant door and opened it On the step sat Samheed, his broad shoulders curled over and his chin in his hands Mr Today sat next to hied a few quiet words

Alex leaned down and whispered to Lani and Meghan, "Where do you suppose the other statue went?" For now the warrior woled "Perhaps she needed a snack frohan, as nearly shivering in anticipation of seeing her brother, laughed a strange, high-pitched laugh and hiccupped