Phineas busied himself by helping James in the barn. Once in awhile, he'd glance out the door to check

on Jeffrey, who was trying his best to teach Helen letters. Earlier, they had gone to the store and bought

a book on sign language. Se far Helen was NOT interested in learning. She kept fingering Jeff's lips

while he spoke.

"Quit it,"he heard Jeff moan and shove her hand away.

"Now, THIS is a rock," Jeffrey said, putting the object in her hand and spelling it.

Helen complied.

Jeff shook his head. "No, Helen. Not doll...rock."

Phineas checked the omni, hoping it had turned green. To his dismay, it was still blinking red like

crazy.

"Bat's breath," he said out loud.

"Pardon?" James asked as he stopped raking the hay.

"Nothing. Just looks like Jeff is having one heck of a time with Helen."

James laughed. "She is a hard headed person. It'll be a wonder if Jeff can teach her anything,"

Phineas smiled. "Well, my boy is just as stubborn, James. Once he's got his mind set on something, he

won't rest till it's done."

James chuckled. "Sounds like your son and my sister will make a good pair."

Phineas would have had to agree, if the circumstances were different. He may have to leave Jeffrey here

in order to find Anne. He would have to tell the boy tonight and he wasn't looking forward to it.

"No! Bogg, you can't leave me! You can't!" Jeffrey cried out, horror in his brown eyes.

"Look, Jeff, the light's not gonna change unless Anne's here. THAT'S whats wrong. YOU know and I

know it,"

"But, why can't I come with you? I can pretend I'm blind and we'll find Anne--"

"No, Jeff. I have to do it on my own. I don't know why, but it's a feeling I have in my gut,"

"Will you be able to find me?" fear still clearly in the boy's face and voice.

Phineas worked up a smile and put his arms around the boy. "I couldn't loose you if I tried,"

"When will you go?" Jeff forced himself to ask.

"Now," Phineas forced himself away from Jeff, who had tears in his eyes.

"Don't forget me," Jeff begged.

"I won't, kid. I'll be back, I promise."

With that, Phineas was gone. Jeff wiped the unwanted tears away. He wished he could have gone with

Phineas. Now, he felt more alone than ever.

"Jeffy! Jeffy!" came Helen's voice from the hallway.

He maybe alone, but he had work to do. ALONE...

Sighing, Jeff went in the hallway and found Helen feeling the wall and walking slowly. He grabbed her

hand. He patted on the door and spelled into her hand. She spelled it back. Slowly, but she DID spell it.

"Good!" he took her hand and put it up to his head and he nodded.

"Dinner, everyone!" he heard Mrs. Keller shouting throughout the house.

Dinner, he spelled into her hand. She thought for a moment and shrugged. That told Jeffrey she didn't

a clue what he just told her.

Eat, he decided. Her face brightened at the merry thought of food. She grabbed his hand and they both

went down the breakfast nook where everyone were already seated.

"Sorry. Got caught up in spelling," Jeffrey apologized as he and Helen sat down.

"Where is your father, Jeffrey?" Mr. Keller asked.

Bat's breath, he moaned inwardly.

"He had to go somewhere, but he'll be back shortly." he decided on saying. Lier, he told himself. But,

what else was he to say??? That his father had to omni out in order to find Anne? They'd have him

committed!

"Will he be back tomorrow? I'd like to finish the barn if we can," James said.

"He might be. He didn't say how long he'd be gone,"

Jeff glanced at his plate. He didn't want the older

man to see his tears that were starting to form again. He needed to to stop this crying...he was getting

much too old for that!

"Oh," James went to eating.

Bogg, you'd better get back here quick!

Meanwhile, in March third of 1887, Bogg landed hard on a grassy ground. He automatically looked

around for Jeff. Old habits die hard, Bogg thought.

He looked around his surrounds and loved the nice cool breeze that hit his face and arms. Suddenly,

he heard screams coming not too far from him. He got up and sprinted to the area of the screams. To

his horror, a runaway carriage was heading right for him. He dashed to the carriage and jumped up on

the horse. With all his might, he pulled on the reigns until the horse stopped. After a few minutes, the

horse finally slowed down. With shaky legs, he put his feet on the ground.

"We thank you kindly, sir. You just saved our lives," said the dark haired woman as he helped them off

the carriage.

The blond woman smiled at him as he eased her to the ground. He could feel her shaking right

through her cloths!

"We were heading for the house when a snake spooked the horse. If you hadn't had stopped the horse,

we would have gone over the cliff!" she said while she tried to catch her breath.

"I'm glad you both are all right," he said, trying to catch his own breath.

"I'm Mrs. Keller. This is Anne Sullivan," the blond woman introduced themselves.

So,that's what happened, he thought.

"If you'd be so kind, sir, as to drive the carriage for us. I'm afraid I'm so shaken, I wouldn't be able to

drive." Mrs. Keller said.

"It would be my honor, ma'am." Phineas smiled.

He drove the carriage almost with expertese. Or at least he made it look easy!

It wasn't that far to the house and he was in awe on how big the house was. He and Jeffrey hadn't

when they had first arrived there in 1889. Good lord,he thought,I need to get back to Jeff!

People were gathered in the front yard, waiting for the arrival of Anne Sullivan. Phineas gladly stopped

the carriage, his muscels aching.

"Good lord, Maggie! Whatever happened to keep you from getting here on time?" the man with a

mustache asked.

"Don't fret so, Captain. Our horse was spooked by a snake and this kind gentlman saved us from

certain death!" she said as Phineas helped her down.

"Is that so?" Captain Keller boomed, his dark eyes eyeing Phineas.

"It was nothing, really." Phineas said, helping Anne Sullivan down.

"I should say it was! You must have dinner with us, Mr..."

"Bogg. Phineas Bogg," he shook the Captain's hand.

"I really can't stay. I was on my way to see my son," he had to come up with an excuse some how.

Actually, that was quite true. Jeff was stuck in 1889 by himself with Helen. But, now Helen should be

well trained, so Jeff should be okay now. But, he wasn't. He was missing the kid's smile.

When the others were walking up the house, he checked the omni. Green light, he was happy to see.

Though, he had to wittness the very first meeting of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller. It was amazing.

Now, to get back to Jeffrey...