The next day, before class, Will and Tim were surrounded in the hall. All of the girls wanted to ask Will questions about the magic mirror. Will tried to explain to them that he did not know how the mirror worked. All he knew was that it worked, and it really was magic. The girls were awed, but they finally let them go since class was about to start.
Alison stood to the side and watched the girls crowd around Will. She did not try to push her way in or draw attention to herself. Will saw her and sent her a smile and a shoulder shrug. She came forward when he headed for class and went in with him and Tim.
The teacher saw them enter. She gave Will a hard stare, then came over to speak to him. “Good morning, Mr. Murdoc. I understand you have had some trouble with your eyesight,” stated Mrs.
