While Veronica was in the other room getting the things Elaine had asked for she gently woke the sleeping boy.
Tim looked up groggily straight at the gem on the end of Elaine's necklace as she began to swing it back and forth, crooning gently all the while "That's it.... just watch the gem... see how it sparkles.... just relax and watch the gem slowly swing... back and forth.... back and forth...watch the gem and follow it.... let it guide you... let it take you.... let yourself go into it... let yourself relax... listen to my voice and watch the gem..."
On and on she droned. So intent was Elaine on hypnotising the boy that she didn't notice that Veronica had re-entered the room and was also now staring at the gem as it swayed back and forth.... |