him. He's being facetious. He only has two personalities: facetious and cruel.”

“And perverted” Tess added under her breath, thinking about all the comments in the classroom. “So, what was that? Some kind of magic?”

“Don't call it that, please. I hate that word. It isn't that. It's just a trick. Anybody can do it.”

Titus turned around and shoved her bag and notebook into her arms. Where’s my pen? she wondered. It must still be in the classroom. She felt his revulsion but ignored it. She was going to get answers.

“Ya, right! You say crazy stuff and people listen, I'm sure everybody could do that.”

“Works all the time for politicians.” Tess almost laughed, but Titus gave her a look saying he...

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