And all this you'll have to do within the space of a single hour.″ Momo hadn't reckoned with such a host of difficulties and dangers.
She stared at him helplessly. ″Will you try all the same?″ the professor asked. ″It's our only chance.″
Momo couldn't bring herself to speak, she found the prospect so daunting. At that moment, Cassiopeia's shell lit up.
I'LL COME TOO, it signalled. Unlikely as it seemed that the tortoise could be of help, the words conjured up a tiny ray of hope.
Momo felt heartened at the thought of not being entirely alone.
Although there were no rational grounds for such a feeling, it did at least enable her to make up her mind.
″I'll try,″ she said resolutely. Professor Hora gave her a long look and started to smile.
Many things will prove easier than you think. You've heard the music of the stars. You mustn't feel frightened.″ He turned to the tortoise.
″So you want to go too, do you?″ OF COURSE, Cassiopeia spelled out.
Then, SOMEONE HAS TO LOOK AFTER HER. The professor and Momo smiled at each other.
″Will she get an hour-lily too?″ Momo asked. ″She doesn't need one,″ the professor replied, gently tickling the tortoise's neck.
″Cassiopeia is a creature from beyond the frontiers of time. She carries her own little supply of time inside her.
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