After clearing off the first coating of polish Oakey looked at the handle. It was shiny but no reflection. Taking another dab at the polish spilled on his work robe he rubbed it into the red rag for two minutes then applied it to the broom. Once again going up and down in a circular motion making sure to evenly coat the handle with the polish. As he finished he removed the rag and the handle had the hazy look.

Taking his other rag he wiped it down and starred into the handle. He was looking at his own face smiling back at him