Carl glanced at Professor Flamsteed - glanced, because he was too busy staring at Ms Burbage - and was amused to find him staring into space with his mouth open. He must have been shocked that a ghost was revealing so much about his personal life.

The Badger's eyes widened as the Professor fell down after tripping on an apple. That must have hurt! He did not even hear the question properly but did not care. Was he okay? The boy watched with a worried expression as he struggled to speak.