OUTSIDE THE GARDEN OF COSMIC SPECULATION, DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND
TIME REMAINING: 12 HOURS, 01 MINUTES
N umber 9 was still watching from his binoculars when Alice fell into the rabbit hole. A broad smile animated his face.
“She fell?” Number 7 asked.
“She did.” Number 9 nodded. “Deep into the rabbit hole.”
“Finally!” Number 7 blew out a sigh. “Should we make the call now?”
“I think so.” Number 9 lowered his binoculars and pulled out his cell phone. He dialed the number and said, “The girl is in the hall, closer to the circus. Waiting for further instructions.”
Number 7 watched him listen to the person on the other line then hang up. “So?” he asked.
“The Man with the Hat says our job is done. We should be going,” Number 9 said. “He’ll take it from here.”
“Boy, if that girl only knew what she was up to.”