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This book would not have been possible

without Elizabeth and Lynn, whose tireless

efforts and dedication to their dreams

made my dream come true.

For Kelley, the best sister

anyone could ever hope to have.

For Gwen, thank you for being my friend.

For Jerry, whose art inspired this story.

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Chapter 1

W ILLIAM B ALDWIN P RUIT III looked out the window over the

Avenue Secrtan, wondering why heÓd been called to the

HeadmasterÓs office; another three months and the school year

would be over. It was already nearing the end of March; what could

he have done now? His brain worked feverishly to figure out what

he could have done. He always did his work, and though he didnÓt

particularly like Ms. Schnabel, his math teacher, heÓd never been

rude to her. He could hear voices inside; he recognized the clipped,

German-accented French exclamations placed strategically amongst

the heavily accented English. It made William laugh inside his head

every time he heard Monsieur Gamache try to speak English. The

Headmaster had obviously never been to America; neither had he

spent much time in England, if his accent were any indication. But

to whom did the other voice belong? The accent was somewhat

unfamiliarÏAmerican, maybe? Canadian? Most of WilliamÓs

classmates were not European by birth; the majority came from rich

American or Canadian families, like himself. He couldnÓt really

make out what the problem was, and he was trying very hard to hear

what could have gotten him in trouble again.

William knew he wasnÓt a bad student, but he always seemed

to be worthy of close scrutiny by the schoolÓs Headmaster and

psychologist. Concerned, theyÓd say over and over again. William

was not in trouble, but they were concerned by his self-imposed

isolation. You donÓt seem interested in anything other than your

books and horses. You donÓt seem to be making many friends, and

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