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“Well, let me show you, Ramsay.” | “Well, let me show you, Ramsay.” | ||
Professor Skank manipulated the knobs. As she did so, the children could see drive-shafts turning interlocking gears, which | Professor Skank manipulated the knobs. As she did so, the children could see drive-shafts turning interlocking gears, which drove connected flywheels which spun elastic fan-belts. A row of lights winked and a bell pinged. Her eyes betrayed an impish delight at the cleverness of the design: the elegance of the interactions; the intricacy of the machinery. | ||
George looked at Boone. Boone shrugged. Algy had started cutting up his India rubber<ref>In contravention of Skool Rule 66(c) para 3: See {{Br|How To Be Topp}}, G. Willans & R. Searle, 1954</ref> in preparation for a barrage against the little swot in the front row, so paid no attention. | George looked at Boone. Boone shrugged. Algy had started cutting up his India rubber<ref>In contravention of Skool Rule 66(c) para 3: See {{Br|How To Be Topp}}, G. Willans & R. Searle, 1954</ref> in preparation for a barrage against the little swot in the front row, so paid no attention. |