Thomas and the Mirror

Thomas and the Mirror is a magazine story.

Plot
One morning, Henry is collecting a load of important boxes. They contain glass mirrors that will be delivered to a new antique store that will be opening that day. Henry goes as fast as he can, racing through a tunnel. He is unaware that one box gets jolted off one of his trucks. Luckily, the mirror ends up landing upright in soft earth inside the tunnel.

Sometime later, Thomas is on his way back to the yard. He passes through the same tunnel when he notices another engine heading towards him and stops suddenly. Thomas is very surprised to see the other engine looks just like him. He blows his whistle but it only echoes, leading Thomas to think the other engine whistled as well.

Suddenly, Henry comes racing back in the other direction and is relieved to find the mirror is safe. Thomas wonders what Henry is talking about and Henry's driver explains. Thomas is glad the other engine is just his reflection but he has to admit it looked rather splendid.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry