Then, Mr. Encalab entered the room. He was a short man with big glasses and a serious expression.  His desk held the largest computer Richie had ever seen. It had five different monitors, a small satellite dish, and numerous wires twisting around the mainframe. He gave directions for everyone to keep their box lunches in their laps. Although Richie thought this to be very unusual, he complied.  

The next thing Mr. Encalab said was, “Richie, are you ready for your lesson?”