First Kate dyed Coke's hair grey. Then she used some theatrical makeup to give him a
much older face. Finally she put a pair of dark glasses on him, thrust a white walking-
stick into his hand and led him firmly to a full-length mirror. Coke was surprised at how
strong her grip was. He was even more surprised when he saw himself. An old blind man
stared back at him.
"And now/' Kate said, "You'll have to do far more than simply look like an old blind
man. You'll have to walk, talk and act like one, too!" For the next hour she taught him
exactly how to do that. "You learn fast. We can go now," she finally said. "What do you
mean
kwe'? You can't come with me. It might be dangerous," he objected. Kate was
already putting her coat on. Her answer was simple. "If you want my help, you'll have to
take me with you. Besides, things are just beginning to get interesting!