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"I'm not the one to ask," she said "Ask Mr MacWaine"

"Sarah's worried she ht have competition for the part of Ophelia in our cut froht every two months," Randall explained

"I'm hardly worried," she remarked but she looked ataround

I sat and Randall chose a seat across from me just as Mrs Winecoup entered the room

"Good , everyone," she said and smiled at me "Has everyone met our newest pupil, Rain Arnold?"

"Yes, Mrs Winecoup," Randall said "We were all properly introduced"

His silly grin brought a smile to my face He winked at me and then he turned to our teacher

"Lovely Welcoun an analysis of Ha we'll be having in a fortnight Did you ever have the chance to read it?" she asked

"Yes," I said, "but not very closely"

Sarah finally smiled

"Good," Mrs Winecoup said to et some fresh interpretations,"

Sarah's smile evaporated Randall looked like the little boy who had just stolen cookies frolee Fiona gazed at nificant statelued to the top of my mouth

They don't take long to put you in the spotlight here, I thought

But after all why I was sent

I think