She explained that she was going to open a temporary door into another world. The winner of the race would be the first one through the door and it was up to her to make sure the winner was Tony.
Her parents had enjoyed the day at the Witches' Home each in their own fashion. However, when the time came for the evening meal and Jennifer Jane hadn't turned up, Mary started to get a bit worried.
She flew high enough to be able to see Lurgin's Bridge, the village, the timber yard and the local magic fog all at the same time. There was a rather pretty cloud formation away to the south.