"You can't find Molly and the others.
Never mind.

If you come with me I'll take you to them.

I know all the ins and outs of the palace.

I have lived here so long, you see." He held out his hand, but Sylvia hesitated.

"Who are you ?" she said.
A curious smile flickered over the face before her.
"Don't you know ?" he said.