Isabella looked for clues on the ground as to who may
have managed to sneak up without Michael noticing. However, she realized
the thick carpet of pine needles would obscure any footprints as it
would have softened the sound of footsteps.
Emma looked around
the throne in case the crown had merely tumbled off unnoticed, while
Julia took in the whole scene. Suddenly, a flash of light caught her
eye. "Look there!", she told the others, gesturing toward a small birch.
