Timothy remained silent for a few moments before he started to clap his hands slowly, steadily. Then Carl joined in the small applause also and then he took the book back off of her. “Very good Miss Anastasia.”
He pursed his lips. “Very good indeed.” he pondered for a moment, pawing the book and nodding.

“Yes, very good.” He chewed on his lip for a moment before nodding, as if making a decision. “How would you feel about being the understudy for Arlene Houston?” He shrugged. “She’s looking for an understudy to pass her… knowledge onto, and I think you’d be just perfect for her, you’re quite talented Belle.”

Carl looked across to Anastasia and then to Timothy, as if in mild surprise. “Well well.” he said with a slight smile. “Somebody seems to have been blessed, don’t you think?”