00:00Statue-like, whereas the young woman Mrs. Watson remembered had been all softness and mobility, her eyes deep wells rather than shuttered windows.
00:12May I offer you a seat, your highness, said Mrs. Watson.
00:18The Maharani sat down. Her motion, too, had a glacial warranty.
00:24I apologize for that first thing. The truth is, I have no idea where you are.
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00:45What works in 3K through 12 education at Edutopia.org.
00:58From Cap Radio in Sacramento, this is In Sight. I'm your host, Vicki Gonzalez.
01:04A month ago, a series of wildfires swept through the Central Valley. The TCU September Lightning Complex burned almost 14,000 acres across four counties. The wildfires were sparked...
01:17...and the Maharani sent a terribly severe-looking aunt in her place. The next moment she recognized those remarkable eyes. But it was as if the same bouquet of roses was now encased in a block of ice.
01:30In which case it was not the bouquet one noticed, but the ice. There would be no embrace. No tears of either joy or sorrow.
01:40Mrs. Watson steeled herself and curtsied. Your Highness. The Maharani inclined her stately head. Mr. Mears brought in the tea tray and left. The two women remained standing.
01:55How imposing the Maharani appeared. And how statue-like. Whereas the young woman Mrs. Watson remembered had been all softness and mobility. Her eyes deep wells rather than shuttered windows.
02:11May I offer you a seat, your highness. Said Mrs. Watson. The Maharani sat down. Her motion, too, had a glacial vanity. I apologize for not first sending me. The truth is, I had no idea where you...
02:32...and I had no idea where you are.
02:37PR comes from NPR stations. Other contributors include the George Lucas Educational Foundation, creator of Edutopia.
02:49What works in pre-K through 12 education at edutopia.org.
02:54From Cap Radio in Sacramento, this is In Sight. I'm your host.
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