JOHN-JOHN “It makes a lot of difference, you see?” Sam looked round. “When we first saw the No-Life Man at the Hospital, I knew that he reminded me of someone. And today at the Great Hall I realised who it was. It was Vincente Smith, the painter.” “Vincente?” said Alice. “The No-life man didn’t look anything like....” She thought for a minute. “Yes he did, didn’t he?” “Yes,” said Miriam, “he had the same colour hair....” “And the same eyes,” agreed Tess the Dress.” “Well, what about it?” said Fortuna still standing. She wasn’t interested in the No-Life Man. She wanted action to get rid of Rasper. “But it was more than that,” said Sam ignoring Fortuna, “It was the way he looked when he was sad. Both Vincente and the No-life Man had the same kind of sad look in their eyes.” “We don’t

