Sophie just stayed in place for a moment, amused at how her spell had reacted against the gnome. Then she realized that no matter how great she thought her spell might be, it wouldn't last forever. It would be such a waste of a good spell if it wore off before she could get to that gnome.

She hurried forward and scooped the gnome into her hands. Turning it upside down, she grabbed it by its feet and let it just dangle there. The spell must have worn off then, because the little gnome seemed to snap out of it and began to get angry with her.

She didn't waste any time in spinning around and around with the gnome. After a few turns, she stopped and released the gnome. It soared through the air until it landed amongst the tall grass. Now, she still had some more time, so she could find another gnome or two.