There was no hesitation on Edmund's part. He was thrilled. It had happened so fast without any effort... Will was wanting to be friends with him. The sooner he could get away from the wretched school, the better. Grinning widely, he replied, "Of course I will!" Having spoken those words, he cast a defiant look at Roddy.
"Instead of waiting till after your school" -those words were spoken with obvious disdain- "why don't you come with us now?" Roddy suggested.
Edmund hesitated and glanced over his shoulder, seeking out his mother. Roddy tapped his foot impatiently, but Will showed no visible signs of annoyance. "No," he decided at last. "I want to get out of my home as quickly as I can, but I have to figure out a way to bring my squirrel comfortably." He told them briefly about his pet. "I'll meet you somewhere after school. Just tell me where, and I'll be there as soon as I can get my squirrel."
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In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
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