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In Chapter 6, towards the end of the chapter, they refer to "Andersen's Well." I tried searching for an explanation but couldn't find anything. What oh what is meant by Andersen's Well??? Thank you!!!

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Apparently he's talking about a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. In the …moreGo to page 21 at this web site. https://www.docme.ru/doc/395740/how-t...

Apparently he's talking about a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. In the story a king shares his secret thoughts while speaking into a well.(less)

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Toward the end of the book, the protagonist says something about "crossing fingers" for good luck, but I can't remember the term he used. Kings....something?

WilderCruelerWaves (Very) late reply, but thought I would answer your question anyway. Believe he says "King's X", which isn't about wishing someone good luck, but is, a…more(Very) late reply, but thought I would answer your question anyway. Believe he says "King's X", which isn't about wishing someone good luck, but is, according to Merriam-Webster, an "interjection used as a cry in children's games to claim exemption from being tagged or caught or to call for a time out." Hope that helps! (less)

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why was Ellen's nose bleeding when Ethan went up to her room at the end?