How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
It had only been a game. Of course, it had been a very special one, more serious and important and mysterious than most—and a lot more fun. And there had been times when it had seemed to have a mysterious sort of reality about it. But no one had believed, when you came right down to it, that it was anything more than a game. At least, no one had until today. (18.19)
The Egypt Game is very complicated and full of rituals and ceremonies, but the kids never thought that it had a mind of its own. Now they're kind of amazed—and scared—of the unexplained oracle. Spooky!