Doldrums:
Helena was sure she had more questions for the wizard. She loved that name—Mister Wizard. She just wished that the rogue Doyle hadn’t come up with it. How did Doyle know Professor Merryall? After Helena’s suggestion of the armor, Mister Wizard seemed strangely distracted. Not wanting to divert him further, Helena went in search of the two men to return home before dark. The last thing she wanted was a recurrence of the previous night. Having the smug Doyle rescue her once was more than she could bear.
Lane navigated the busy streets, low cloud cover kissing the tops of the buildings. However, the sun was on the horizon. The orange glow reflected off the low clouds creating the most beautiful colors she had ever witnessed—between yellow and dark purple. She felt she could reach
