As it's my fault. But I'll straighten things out for everyone you just see!' Aunt Fanny didn't really believe him but she was grateful for his comforting. The children listened in silence drinking their hot cocoa. Uncle Quentin was so very clever and knew so many things - but it was so like him to neglect something urgent like cutting off the top of the old ash tree. Sometimes he didn't seem to live in this world at all! It was no use going up to bed! The rooms upstairs were either completely ruined... read more
