> Hey everyone!
> First off, I would like to say Escape From St. Mary's is one of the best if not the best internet game I have ever played and one of the most intriguing as far as text-based games go. I have been reviewing the hint boards for quite some time and still have a few questions... Hopefully you may be able to help. I usually try to finish games completely on my own, but we all need halp now and then.
> My thanks in advance to all those who wish to help me in all of my future adventure gaming endevours...
> Cheers
>
> My Inventory:
>
> Beaker
> Blue Paint
> Bottle Cap
> Chain
> Chalk
> Disk with Virus
> Earthworm Sample
> Eraser
> Glue Stick
> Hot-Wiring Instructions
> Mirror
> Lighter
> Photos of Fashion Show
> Screwdriver
> Shirt
> Shoes
> Soldering Iron
> Wire
> Wrench
>
> My Objectives:
>
> Your ultimate goal for the day is to get out of school. Before you do, however, you're looking to get your bag out from the classroom where you left it.
> That is, however, not the only thing going on in school today.
> Mr. Anand over at the computer lab is having trouble with a game and is looking for your help.
>
> Major questions &/or problems:
>
> 1. The mirror connection to Miss Sarah Perera eludes me. I have unraveled the series of actions to reach the cave to where the code is needed. However, I am unable to uncover Miss Perera's whereabouts to confront her about the code to solving Mr. Anand's game.
>

Assuming you did smoke out the counselor and read the file first:

Sarah is a member of the club that made the display where you got the mirror from. Did you take a second to carefully READ the original display? (I so wanted to smack myself when I figured it out...)

> 2. Obviously there is some sort of secret area to be found. Could someone please enlighten me?
>

I would, but then this post would be deleted from the board. But the key to accessing it can be found in an occult book you've encountered earlier.

> 3. I have yet to be able to get near the truck to try out the hot wiring instructions.
>

Need to get your backpack first. Which requires all the teacher tasks to be completed.

> 4. I can not obtain my backpack. I have tried numerous times to go pack in the past to raise the window to the classroom, but I always return with it down again.
>

See my last comment.

> 5. Making note that several others in past posts have aquired the rust remover well before the point I have reached shames me somewhat that I am unable to find it.
>

Well, you're not working on that computer game out of the goodness of your heart. ;)

> I am trying my best but just need a few hints if possible. Thanks ever so much to all... and happy adventuring!
>
> Mickerknacker

Good luck!

-Mandi aka Chaos