said Vespera. “Two lizards. That almost always means hidden enemies and treachery.”“That’s gotta be the Cherrys!" said Will. “I wish I could say they were something else,” sighed Vespera, “but there is no doubt in my mind that I’m seeing lizards…well, now this is interesting.”“What?” “A hammer. Very rare. I believe it’s telling us that you will triumph over adversity.’“Adversity. I’m not sure what that means exactly.” “Great misfortune. Your life is not easy. But you will triumph, Will. That should give you hope.” Vespera and Macavity came outside with Will to the courtyard to say good-bye. Macavity rolled on his back on the brightly coloured tiles. Will frowned. “It’s weird, but when I came here before I’m sure the tiles made a rainbow. Now they look like stars. Do you think that was magic?”“Without a doubt,” said Vespera. “A rainbow indeed. Have you been up to mischief, Macavity?”Macavity contemplated his mistress with his slanted green eyes.
