Enid, Come Home

“Well now,” says Mr Foxe. “We’ve done it. The kitchen is fully furnished.”

“Splendid work,” says Mr Boxe. “Sturdy as anything and very nearly level. How quickly do you think we can persuade Enid to return from Tunbridge Wells?”

“There is a train departing for Charing Cross in one hour and six minutes,” says Mr Foxe.

“I am not too proud to beg,” says Mr Boxe.

“I’m so hungry,” says Ernest faintly.