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The Longest Journey Hints

How do I get up the stairs in time?

  • 1 of 3: Have you read the General Hints and Tips section of this file?  You should.
  • 2 of 3: You need to get past the stairs as quickly as you can.
  • 3 of 3: Run!  As soon you see your cursor getting "active" again, double-click where you want to run.