Maxine kept smiling to him at that, and lifted one hand to touch his hand gently. "No problem. I'm glad it could help."

She looked over the brooms, even though they were all identical, until she finally decided on one that she felt like she could pick. She picked it up and moved it away from the others, like she was instructed. "Okay. Let's try it then!" She held her hand out above the broom, before she said 'up' firmly. She frowned when it didn't work the first time, then she concentrated a little harder and said it a little more firmly. It worked after a moment, and her face instantly lit up with pride.