. . . the tree room.

“Are these real?” they asked.

I told them the trees were as real as anything else in the House. As this was an important decision I encouraged them to take their time. After all, the more they think about the possibilities the more choices they have to make.

What were their chances of choosing wisely . . . one in four? Two in four perhaps, if I was generous about it . . . and why not be generous? There are one hundred ninety doors in this part of the House, counting the gate . . . enough for everyone.

Making a choice, they entered a very long, dark corridor and at last came out into . . .

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