Ella decided to jump on the chance to eat some sweets while she had the chance since Mr. Murdoch had gone to the trouble of offering them. She accepted cheerfully while waiting for Professor Jenkins to appear.

When the good professor did arrive, Ella waited for instructions, wondering what they would be doing next. At his question, she held up her bleeding finger sheepishly, shrugging her shoulders. That was really the only negative thing she had to show for her journey through the archway.