After a pleasant lunch with the principal and his sister Alice, Steph went outside to explore the garden. She had that afternoon free since her first show was scheduled for much later on that night and the interview for two days after that. She encouraged mr. Garson to maintain his busy schedule, as well as she told Alice not to cancel her afternoon classes, because Steph would just walk a while on her own.

“Promise to call me if you need anything.” Alice was very nice to offer.

“Thanks, Alice. I will do it if necessary, but I feel at home already. You and your brother have been so warm that I feel as if I already knew you.”

“I am glad to hear that because your songs always made me feel very close to you. Well, I will talk to you later, then. I mean, if you want to sit with me again, for dinner.”

“Of course I want, Alice. You can tell me all about the classes then. I hope your students will behave.”

“I hope they can sit still. Everybody is thr