She had not the faintest idea. Did they have anything at all to do with her last exploration? Professor Holmes would clarify everything, Alice thought, and she took big, hurried steps in the direction of the laboratory.
Although she loved being in Professor Holmes L
aboratory, Alice preferred his adjoining office, where things were more organized. The lovely orchids sitting on the window sill were always a welcome and refreshing sight.
when he was not in the laboratory, she would always find him here. But the professor was nowhere in sight. I hope I did not miss him," she muttered, blaming herself. "If only I had not stayed so long looking at that billboard." She was more than a little disappointed at the prospect of missing the opportunity to learn something new today.