Klein's vision blurred. He closed his eyes and held back the tears that threatened to fall. Melissa, I want to go back too. I want to tell you I was only joking... But that would put you and Benson in danger. Besides, I still have things to do! I have to get revenge! I have to... find a way home! I'm sorry...
After a few silent seconds, Klein steadied himself and read on:
"September 16. Today was supposed to be the day Benson, Klein, and I went to see The Earl Returns...
"Benson saw that I was listless, so he took me to the circus in the municipal square. I don't actually like circuses at all, but I went with him so he wouldn't worry too much.
"There, I met a strange Clown. He looked happy, but I felt he was hiding sadness beneath that happiness...
"I told Benson what I felt, but he thought I was imagining things. He nearly took me to see a Psychiatrist...
"The good news is that after seeing that Clown, I finally pulled myself together.
"Klein is gone, but I still have Benson, Selena, Elizabeth, and my other good friends. I can't let them worry about me."
I'm glad she pulled herself together. I never thought my Clown Acting would really help. That's wonderful... But Melissa could sense the sadness in my heart? Her spiritual intuition is strong... That isn't a good thing...
Mr. Azik's Copper Whistle must have been in Melissa's care until it was buried with me. She had it for nearly a week. Perhaps it affected her a little.
Klein's brow eased as he read. He began analyzing the matter out of habit, then caught himself and gave a self-mocking smile. He turned the page and continued reading his sister's diary: