The headmaster was not in his office by the time Lexine and her housemates made it to his office. Lexine was handed a carton by a woman who sat in the front room of his office together with a note from the headmaster. 'If you need to send another letter to your mother, wait until the week is over. I shall be unavailable for the next few days.'
Lexine's frown deepened. She wanted to write a letter replying to her mother. She also wanted to write one for Ceeret. Her best friend must be worried. How did she take the news of her getting kidnapped? Was she sad? Did she miss her?
She clenched her fists.
