Chapter 4FRITZ PUSHED THE KEY into the desk lock and laid the Lee book on the left side of the desk. With a pencil, he marked the outline of the book on the desktop. “Now I know exactly where the book is when and where we arrive on the other side, so we can track our trips. Let's go.” Back in the hall, the door closed, Fritz grabbed the doorknob.
“The portal is open. I got the shock,” he said. “Are you ready?”
Ashley said, “Lead on Macduff.”
Fritz opened the door, and they both walked through to Robert E. Lee's office. “Mr. Russell, nice to see you again,” said the general, rising and extending his hand.
Fritz said, “Hello, General. Glad to see you well. May I introduce my friend, Ashley Gilbert, who is also a teacher at my school?” Ashley shook Lee's hand and looked at the gentle face
