"Thanks," Madelyn replied.

Kennedy interjected, "These notes won't really help you. Like Mr. Newton says, practice more, and if you don't get it, just ask."

"Okay."

The bell for the next class rang.

But Madelyn had her own secret plans. She believed there was more than one way to reach her goal. What she was doing, she did for herself.

As soon as the first class ended, Madelyn sneaked away to the same spot she'd been visiting a lot lately. 'I can make it happen in a month...'

...

"Engaged