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"My brother and I need desperately to get into the house, and this is the only way. Please let us pass."


"This way is meant only for brownies, he said. I may be the least of your troubles. There are magical barriers in place to prevent others from entering the house through our passage."


Kendra glanced at Seth, who was watching the exchange dumbfoundedly. "But we're allowed to enter the house, we're guests there."


"Curious way for guests to enter."


"My grandparents are the caretakers of Fablehaven. Somebody has sabotaged them, so we are trying to sneak in to help. We have to hurry. If this potion wears off, we'll clog up your tunnel."


"Can't have that," the brownie said thoughtfully. "Very well, seeing as you're brownie-sized, and seeing as you belong to the house, and seeing as you explained yourself so patiently, I see no harm in letting you pass.

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