"No, this is wonderful." He touched the mended bowtie with relief. At least it was back to where it should be, not some gaudy disaster. Isabel had always been such a clever girl and good with magic. Young people picked things up so quickly.

"I don't know how you undid it, but you worked a miracle. Not your strong suit, really. I think you're too modest. Are you sure you haven't been practicing in the time we've been away?"