Sarah S.

May 24, 1999

Dear Mr. Pinkwater, I just wanted to let you know that Alan Mendelsohn’s tripping methods really work. I haven’t quite mastered the missile whistle, but the whole thing about walking along next to someone and then veering sharply away really works, the person just goes over…it’s cruel and unusual, but it’s fun as heck.

Just thought I’s let you know.

Sincerely, Sarah S.

Washington, DC

You are my hero too. Please do not use the powers you derive from reading my books to play cruel tricks on the innocent. This is why I left out the principal secret of time travel in Borgel. If only humans were more mature.