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#401:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:06 am

The sooner they get to school, the better! Poor kids...

 

#402:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:05 pm

I knew we would come back to that scene eventually. *hugs clem and tony* Hope that they get sent off to school soon, though I guess that wont happen until the custard incedent. Thanks Hannah

 

#403:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:22 pm

I look forward to finding out what school Tony went to because I don't remember from 'Three go to the Chalet School'. Before I read the book, I always used to think the 'three' were the triplets.

 

#404:  Author: Cath, Location: Cornwall PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 4:12 pm

Sad Poor Tony - and Clem is far too young to be acting as mother to him. *hugs them both*

Thanks Hannah

 

#405:  Author: Sophoife, Location: down under Down Under PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:40 pm

Oh good grief. The Barrass parents are just too stupid to be allowed to be parents.

 

#406:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:42 pm

*Wishes for the imcoming tide to trap Miles somewhere so Tony can have a little more respite before he's found*

Horrible old git.

Want to give Clem a great, big hug (and Tony too!)

Thanks Hannah.

 

#407:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:56 pm

Hello it'smeeee!
Got fed up with wibbling about tomorrows observation from hell so thought I'd write! Then got stucked! Oh well enjoy even tho its short!! Very Happy

“Tony” he bellowed. “Where the devils name is he?” he muttered, stomping over the rocks which bordered the edge of the beach. Tony shivered in his hiding place and shrunk back into the cave to hide himself more efficiently. “Tony Barras” came the voice again. It was much louder, closer and made him jump. The small boy hugged himself tightly and pushed his wiry body back against the cave wall. He heard a scrabbling noise by the entrance of the cage and shut his eyes tightly as he’d used to do when frightened of the dark. If I can’t see the monster then he can’t see me repeated the mantra he’d used each night of his sixth year. The scrabbling was accompanied by a few blasphemous words and then the noise of rocks sliding.

The noise stopped. He heard footsteps stamping away and his father’s voice disappearing away from him. He breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed against the rocky wall. He changed position, kneeling up and stretching out his body. Shuffling along the sandy floor he inspected the cave’s entrance, praying that the noise of falling stones had not hampered his exit. Luckily he was safe. He cautiously peered around the cave wall and saw the furious figure of his father striding off up the beach.

 

#408:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:20 pm

Poor little boy.

Thanks Hannah.

 

#409:  Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:38 pm

oh poor poor Tony

((Tony))

words can't describe just how angry I am with Miles Barass at the moment.

 

#410:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:50 pm

Sad Poor Tony.

Any chance Miles'll stray into the sea and be eaten by a passing shark? No? Oh well, worth a try.

Thanks Hannah.

 

#411:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:39 am

We could push him Evil or Very Mad

Thanks Hannah

Liz

 

#412:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 3:06 pm

Thanks Hannah Very Happy

Miles is awful, it makes me shudder to think of what he actually might nd will do. Poor Tony and Clem.

 

#413:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:59 pm

Tony's been hiding in that cave a norful long time!

Liz

 

#414:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 10:38 pm

Please can we have some more? Pretty please?

 

#415:  Author: Emma A, Location: The Soke of Peterborough PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:40 pm

Yes, please post more, Hannah - feeling so sorry for Clem and Tony - want to give them both big hugs and tell them that better times are coming.

*joins the queue waiting to poke Miles with very sharp sticks*

Thank-you.

 

#416:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 7:24 pm

Pretty please with a cherry on top?

 

#417:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:17 pm

Once LizB has beta'd then it is yours....... go and squeal at her!! ;)

Sorry for massive absence, this last few weeks has been hard work!!

 

#418:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:35 pm

We'll forgive you, Aitchemelle. Liz, please could you beta the story so we could read the next bit please?

 

#419:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:20 am

aitchemelle wrote:
Once LizB has beta'd then it is yours....... go and squeal at her!! ;)


Sweetie, I will beta it as soon as it arrives, but my inbox is sadly empty of drabble!

poke cyberspace for stealing Wink

Liz

 

#420:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:29 pm

*pokes internetty*

 

#421:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:11 am

Sorry it's taken so long!! Embarassed Embarassed

Henry sighed and turned towards the wall. His childish imagination thought that she would not see him, but he was sadly mistaken. Margaret took the boy by the shoulder and shook him to attention.
“Henry, your father wants to see you in his study in ten minutes.”
With a stern look, she began to strip off the covers of his bed and roughly pull him to his feet. She sent him off to the bathroom and finished off his bed. Henry limped into the bathroom, ankle throbbing, running the tap but not using its icy flow. He glanced in the mirror, noting his barely washed face without much pleasure, remembering the previous night’s ordeal. He stuck his mouth under the faucet, letting the coolness slip down his poor smoke - scorched throat. Margaret bustled in and looked at the boy disdainfully. She peeled off his pyjamas and began to soap his body, Henry whimpering as the cold water assaulted him.

Phillip meanwhile, paced across the narrow stretch of carpet that lined his study floor. He was angry with his son. Bemused as to his actions and frustrated with himself for not noting his sons behaviour over the past weeks. He had not been able to sleep after bringing the child home and had spent most of the early hours pacing the house. He went over and over the details provided by Jennifer and thought deeply about the best way to deal with his errant son. With no decision reached Phillip sighed long and loud, stretching out a hand towards his whiskey decanter. A glance at the grandfather clock told him that the sufficient hour had not been reached but still the amber liquid called to him. A sudden knock at the door stopped his longing
“Come in” he called.

The door opened and a small, scrubbed pink Henry emerged through the doorway. What was said in the study between father and son remained a secret between the pair, but a very subdued Henry appeared forty minutes later, and within the hour the pair could be seen walking solemnly towards the Barras house. As they knocked at the front door, Henry could still smell a faint smoky scent and blushed deeply. He had come to make his apologies, which he hoped would be accepted graciously. For all his cheek and bravado, Henry desperately desired the approval of his father. He knew that he would not be content, whilst his father disapproved of him.

 

#422:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:12 am

Thanks Hannah

Good to see Phillip realising that he should have paid more attention to Henry. And that Henry cares about his father's approval - I have real hopes for him now.

Liz

 

#423:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:21 am

Hurrah, thank you Hannah. Good for Henry, I just hope Miles wont rage at him too much!

 

#424:  Author: Nell, Location: London, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:55 am

Thank you Hannah. Glad Henry seems sorry and that Philip realises his part in the proceedings.

 

#425:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:21 am

Whatever Philip said seems to have made an impression on Henry, so good. Also hope that the Barrass parents will not be too hard on him

Thanks Hannah!

 

#426:  Author: Laura, Location: London (ish) PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:50 pm

Thanks Hannah, is lovely to see more. Very Happy

Thank goodness they get to go to boarding school! Glad Henry is actually at least vaguely repentent.. I have hopes for him yet!

 

#427:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:45 pm

Laura wrote:
Thanks Hannah, is lovely to see more. Very Happy

Thank goodness they get to go to boarding school! Glad Henry is actually at least vaguely repentent.. I have hopes for him yet!


Wot she said! Laughing

Thanks Hannah. Here's hoping the Barrass parents can accept his apology - somehow Miles doesn't strike me as the forgiving kind. Confused

 

#428:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:15 pm

I'm really glad this is back. I hope Henry learns his lesson.

 

#429:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:33 pm

Good to see more of this - thanks Hannah! Laughing

 

#430:  Author: Miss Di, Location: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 4:59 am

Bah! Closed study door scenes. You don't expect us to use our imaginations do you?

Hope these poor neglected kids get sent to school soon, cause then it will be closer to the day Adrian/Miles dies.


Gosh I'm in a blood thirsty mood today, I keep wishing all these characters dead. Sorry.

 

#431:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:01 am

Miss Di wrote:
Bah! Closed study door scenes. You don't expect us to use our imaginations do you?

LOL sorry! I really struggled to write it, and the bunny whispered "hey let them use their imaginations so I can get on with the story" Wink

Heres more:

Unfortunately for Henry the only person in the house was Jennifer. She answered the door after the third round of knocking and looked totally surprised to see Phillip and Henry.
“Oh Hallo!” she exclaimed. “What brings you both here?” she asked.
It’s as if she can’t remember what happened. thought Phillip privately.
“We wanted to have a quick word with you all” said Phillip, prodding Henry’s heel with the toe of his freshly polished shoe.
“All of us?” asked Jennifer, as if to wonder who he meant.
“Your husband? And children?” Phillip asked, beginning to despair of the woman, who was clearly not focussing on this.
“Oh” said Jennifer thinking hard. “Well I have been sketching some beautiful pieces of driftwood” she finally answered. “Would you like to see them?”
Phillip cleared his throat politely.
“Perhaps after we’ve spoken to your husband?” he asked, desperately hoping for some respite from the madness.
“Miles is on the beach” she said abruptly. “I can’t remember why but I know he went there” she said finally.
“Thank you” said Phillip, pretty sure that there would not be any more information forthcoming. He politely excused himself and indicated to Henry that a walk along the beach would be both pleasant fresh air and exercise. Henry squirmed a little, hating the thought of a public apology in front of the whole beach.

 

#432:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:52 am

Yay! TWO updates! Smile

Thanks aitchemelle! Darn closed doors scenes ;) I hope you won't do the same for the apology!

 

#433:  Author: Laura, Location: London (ish) PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:08 am

I had Jennifer down as being reasonably sane but aaargh - she's as bad as Miles is! Poor Clem and Tony.

Thanks Hannah Very Happy

 

#434:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:16 am

aitchemelle wrote:
“Perhaps after we’ve spoken to your husband?” he asked, desperately hoping for some respite from the madness.


*giggles*

 

#435:  Author: Nell, Location: London, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:22 am

Laura wrote:
I had Jennifer down as being reasonably sane but aaargh - she's as bad as Miles is! Poor Clem and Tony.


She might even be worse!!!

Thanks Hannah!

 

#436:  Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:35 am

aww yay thank you Hannah!

I hope Henry's apology placates Miles.....

and Jennifer is completely bats!

 

#437:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:04 pm

Thanks Hannah

Liz

 

#438:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:04 pm

Thanks, Hannah.

 

#439:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:20 pm

It's nice that Jennifer has been reminded that she has two children! I wonder if the parents sometimes forget Clem and Tony's names?

 

#440:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:18 pm

Chair wrote:
It's nice that Jennifer has been reminded that she has two children! I wonder if the parents sometimes forget Clem and Tony's names?


LOL *feels the bunny nibbling at her toes*. I wasn't sure this posted as my computer died as i hit submit! (low battery not ruineded pootle)

Heres even more.....!
Tony jumped as a figure appeared beside him.
“Careful idiot! You could be seen.” said his sister.
“Nah, he’s ages away” replied Tony, pointing after his father.
“Are you alright?” asked Clem. “Did you manage to hide well away?” Tony giggled at this.
“I must have” he giggled, “I am still in one whole piece!” The boy erupted in nervous laughing, which made his joke more amusing than it seemed to Clem.
“Shhhh you numbskull, he might hear us.”
Clem was being cautious, although Miles was far away down the beach. She was wise to be cautious, noted Tony, as their father was rather prone to distraction, and would frequently stop abruptly, looking behind him, as if he were being followed.
This was one of those moments. Tony and Clem crouched quickly behind a large rock, while their father squinted out to sea.

“Oww” squealed Tony. “I have pins and needles in my leg.”
“Stretch it out slowly” she whispered “and wiggle your toes.”
Tony grimaced and stretched out the leg in question. Clem smothered a giggle as she watched her brother’s deep concentration. Tongue clamped firmly between teeth to focus, he wiggled his toes, trying desperately to stay hidden. He turned to smile at his sister, but the look on her face distracted him from his sense of balance and over he went. His fall left him sprawled on the sand, and Clem quickly pulled him back close to her. As she shifted herself to fetch him, her dark red hair became visible above the pale grey rocks. Moments before, Miles had begun to walk back to the house, taking him past the rocks that concealed the children. Within seconds, the hair was recognised and he quickly stalked towards the rocks looking fiercely determined.

 

#441:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:22 pm

*wibbles*

Thanks Hannah

Liz

 

#442:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:02 pm

Oh dear, not good.

As for Jennifer - she should be sectioned!

 

#443:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:25 pm

I hope they won't be punished too harshly and Tony is ok after his fall.

 

#444:  Author: Nell, Location: London, England PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:42 am

Oh dear, maybe Henry and his father will arrive in time to distract Miles...

Thak you Hannah.

 

#445:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:16 pm

Quote:
“All of us?” asked Jennifer, as if to wonder who he meant.
“Your husband? And children?” Phillip asked, beginning to despair of the woman, who was clearly not focussing on this.
“Oh” said Jennifer thinking hard. “Well I have been sketching some beautiful pieces of driftwood” she finally answered. “Would you like to see them?”

Well that sums her up nicely! Rolling Eyes

Run, Tony, run!

thanks Hannah

 

#446:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:49 pm

Oooooh dear. Poor tony Sad Hope that Henry and father arrive in time.

 

#447:  Author: Cath, Location: Cornwall PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 1:24 pm

Oh no! Poor Tony - I hope Phillip and Henry get there first! (or at least in time) Thanks Hannah Very Happy

 

#448:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:07 pm

This is the last bit I have written at the mo guys! I have 4 days left of term and then huzzah the bunny is allowed to bite! Just bare with me?!
Hannah X Tony squealed as he felt himself being hooked out of his hiding place by the armpit, Clem quickly followed him, hoping that she could prevent the worst punishment, or at least distract her fathers attention long enough to protect her brother. As her father began to give Tony a sharp and violent hiding, she turned towards the sound of a man’s voice, coming from the top of the rocks.
“Hello, Mr Barras?”
Miles heard the voice too and stopped, Tony falling weakly to the sand. Clem ran to her brother and scooped him into her arms, kissing the top of his head and stroking his hair.

 

#449:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:23 pm

Thanks. Poor Tony Crying or Very sad , I'm glad Clem was there and that he was stopped before he really got going

 

#450:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:52 pm

Thanks Hannah

poke Mr Barras in painful places

Liz

 

#451:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:55 pm

Thanks Hannah

Mr Barrass is awful isn't he? I hope Tony is OK

 

#452:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:56 am

I'm glad Miles was interrupted. I wish that somebody would punish Miles!

 

#453:  Author: Miss Di, Location: Newcastle, NSW PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:16 am

Never did I think I'd be so glad to see Henry. Someone, please call DOCS and report the Barrasses senior. Or didn't child abuse happen in well off families?

Good luck with end of term Hannah, we look forward to seeing what happens when bunny has free range.

 

#454:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:56 am

Ironically... (sp?) since posting that message, the bunny bit andI've written a couple more pages! Hopefully the next bit will be up tonight!
Hannah X

 

#455:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:34 pm

Oh dear! Good thing someone interrupted him really!

You know that when terms over the bunnies run away, don't you? Laughing

 

#456:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:20 pm

LadyGuinevere wrote:
You know that when terms over the bunnies run away, don't you? Laughing


shhh they might hear you and get ideas!! (I was hoping they wont!)

heresmore...
“Mr Barras?” questioned Phillip again, trying to ignore the shameful treatment he had witnessed.
“Sir Foster” acknowledged Miles, rather concerned at what the MP had seen
“My son has something to say to you” Phillip began. He indicated that Henry should start his apology.
“Well er, I er..” began Henry.
“Come on child, Mr Barras has far more important things to do than listen to you stuttering” Phillip urged. Like giving that poor son of his a hiding he thought. Still, that’s none of my business, and I have far to much to do today.
“I’msorryIbrokeintoyour shed” said Henry very quickly, quietly and without raising his eyes from the sand.”
“What?” asked Miles impatiently, making Henry and the two other children jump sharply.
“He said…” began Phillip, placing his hand on top of the boy’s head, forcing him to look at the man.
“I’m sorry I broke into your shed” repeated Henry, voice barely above a whisper, “and for the fireworks.”
Miles looked sternly at the small boy.
“You have caused us lots of damage. We will have to buy the colonel a new shed, and replant his garden.”
“We will of course reimburse you” said Phillip, “and”, interjecting before Miles could protest, “He will not have any pocket money until it is all paid for.”
Tony looked aghast at his sister. What if his dad did that to him too? Clem hushed him, focussing on the conversation surrounding them.

 

#457:  Author: Lyanne, Location: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:32 pm

Somewhat startled that Miles & Jennifer manage to give Clem & Tony pocket money! Such a normal thing for parents to do...

 

#458:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:35 pm

Lyanne wrote:
Somewhat startled that Miles & Jennifer manage to give Clem & Tony pocket money! Such a normal thing for parents to do...


Lol!!!!!!! I wish Phillip could make it his business to sort Miles and Jennifer out.

 

#459:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:59 pm

Rather impressed that Miles was even concerned about the fact Sir Phillip had seen him.


Thanks Hannah.

 

#460:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:23 pm

pretty unimpressed that Philip chose not to intervene, though I guess there are better ways to avoid committing suicide! Me, put ideas into peoples head's? Never Rolling Eyes

Thanks Hannah

 

#461:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:02 am

Miles looked thoughtful. “I think that would be a good start” he paused for a moment. “Henry will of course need to help the children clear and tidy the garden.”
“Naturally” agreed Phillip. “If we’re all agreed then I need to take this scallywag home. I have an important lunchtime meeting.”

With that, Phillip turned on his heel and marched off home. Henry trailed despondently behind him. Clem looked at Tony, waiting for the penny to drop. She could see the look of horror cross his face as he realised what his father’s punishment meant. If Henry was to help them with the garden, it meant more time with the horrible boy. Tony turned towards his father to begin a protest but the look on his face stopped him in his tracks. Miles turned to stare out to sea. He felt annoyed that he’d wasted so much time looking for the children, he missed the sculpture he’d started making before the events of the previous evening. Without so much as a word he began to walk towards the house. Tony made as if to speak but Clem silenced him gently. “We don’t want to make him cross again” She stated matter of factly.

The two children put the events of the morning behind them and had a glorious day on the beach. They explored the caves and rock pools and Tony found himself a small crab. The crab seemed a friendly sort until Tony began to poke it with a piece of seaweed and it buried itself in the sandy pool bed. Clem sat with Tony in the shadow of the cave and they hungrily attacked their sandwiches. The meat pies went the same way, although Clem managed to savour the delicious meat and light pastry, for a little longer than her brother. Clem opened the bottles of ginger beer and the pair crunched thoughtfully on juicy sweet apples. They left two more bottles of ginger beer and a large jam tart in the shade on a rocky ledge. The two children moved out into the sunshine and Clem spread out the blanket that she’d wrapped round the food. She lay back staring at the clouds while Tony threw stones into the sea. As his game lost its thrill he settled down on the blanket, noticing his sister was asleep, soon found himself drifting off too. They slept in the warm cosiness of the sunshine and only woke up once the tide begun to nibble at their toes. Clem rose first, initially confused but soon rushing to save the blanket from the oncoming tide. Tony was soon awake and they quickly folded their blanket and stored it on the ledge.

 

#462:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:28 am

Mile really does have skewed priorities! Poor children.

 

#463:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:37 am

I'm glad that Miles was successfuly diverted though I do wish he was a more caring person. Well done Clem for being prepared yet again. Thanks Hannah

 

#464:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:53 am

Poor kids - thanks Hannah

 

#465:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 1:15 pm

Thanks Hannah

So glad Miles didn't continue the punishment, and that Clem and Tony were able to enjoy their day on the beach

Liz

 

#466:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 1:19 pm

I know that Tony doesn't want to spend time with Henry, but I would much rather spend time with Henry than be beaten.

 

#467:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:37 pm

Thanks Hannah. Glad Philip and Henry arrived in time.

 

#468:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:20 pm

He really doesn't deserve to be called a father does he? fume hammer

 

#469:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:23 am

“Oh I’m so hot now” sighed Clem.
“Me too” said Tony “ but I was having such a delicious dream!”
Clem giggled then recklessly pulled her dress over her head, with no regard to the seams or the buttons, and ran into the deliciously icy sea.
“Come on Slowcoach” she called to her brother.
Tony, needing no encouragement, quickly pulled off his shirt and shorts and joined his sister, giggling and splashing in the sea. Clem spent some time helping Tony to swim and she was incredibly proud to find he could manage five strokes unaided. The pair, feeling refreshed, came out of the sea and sat back in the sunshine, letting the afternoon rays dry their underclothes.

Clem fetched their clothes and the provisions they had left from lunch.They quickly dressed and tried to make themselves look a little more decent. They both finished up their lunchtime remains, stuffing the wrapper into the bottle. Clem carefully put the bottles back in the basket. She would take them to the shop later and collect her penny.

They soon started heading back for home. Clem remembered that she had to go to the shop and went into the kitchen to get the housekeeping money. She was annoyed to find that there was only a shilling left, and leant against the table puzzling to herself. She turned to the window as the side gate creaked and had to blink twice when she saw both her parents, heavily laden with shopping parcels, appear from round the side of the house.

“Hello darling!” called Jennifer. “We just popped down the road to get something for dinner.”
“ I don’t know about something for dinner, she bought the whole damn shop” exclaimed Miles.
Clem helped her parents pile up the food on the table, and began to help unwrap the parcels.
“I bought a lovely side of ham darling” said Jennifer. “And some salad to have with it.” I tried to make some bread earlier but as you can see something went wrong. Jennifer opened the lid of a tin to reveal a dark, burnt, lump.
“That Mrs Armstrong from the village was in the shop and she offered me some of hers. We paid for it of course, but what a ducky house. I should love to paint it.”
Clem smiled to herself at the thought of the Armstrong’s likely reaction to having a “Ducky house”.

 

#470:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:30 am

Thanks Hannah Very Happy

Glad to see Clem & Tony's parents actually doing something 'responsible' for a change!

Liz

 

#471:  Author: Nell, Location: London, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:26 am

Wow, they are almost sounding like really parents....

Thank you Hannah!

 

#472:  Author: Squirrel, Location: St-Andrews or Dunfermline PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:31 am

Oh that was lovely. I wonder how long the Barrass parents can keep it up though. Laughing - at the idea that Clem is a better cook than her mother, even if she does make mistakes sometimes

 

#473:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:20 am

Oh is there some hope?

Thanks Hannah!

 

#474:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:42 am

From what we read about them, this reformation won't last long. Feeling gloomy, because the most responsible thing that pair ever did was to send their children away to school.

 

#475:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:04 pm

Lovely to see the kids are still able to enjoy themselves, and finally the parents bought some food! Smile

 

#476:  Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:22 pm

good to see Miles and Jennifer being vaguely responsible - i'm sure they're lovely people when they aren't caught up in their artwork but they should never have bene allowed to have children.

 

#477:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:15 pm

Thanks Hannah - major shock seeing Jennifer and Miles acting like grown ups!

 

#478:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:17 pm

I think another couple called Miles and Jennifer have wandered into the wrong house. Are you sure we're talking about the same Miles and Jennifer who don't seem to know where the supermarket is? Laughing

 

#479:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:24 am

Aww glad they had such a nice day for once. Thanks Hannah. Clem is such a sweetheart. Very Happy

 

#480:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:06 pm

“What did she say mum?” asked Tony, but Jennifer chose not to hear his question.
“Could you set the table Clem?” asked Miles. Clem was astounded at his politeness, but remembered sadly that he often behaved like this after episodes of extreme anger, and it would not be long lasting. The previous time he’d gotten so furious, Tony had not been able to sit down without a rather plump cushion. Miles had followed this up with a trip to the theatre and fish and chips for tea, all in one weekend.

Tony trailed around after his sister, handing her silverware and napkins. They talked quietly to each other as they worked.
“Well I had a letter back from that councillor today” Miles could be heard recounting to his wife “I tried to phone him but the bloody little man wont talk to me. The cheek of some people!”
“Yes dear” said his wife placatingly, “maybe they just don’t want people on the island?”
“Why ever not?” said Miles. “It would be perfect, amazing views and undisturbed nature to work with.”

Miles entered baring a jug of salad dressing. He set the grey jug with the black swirls onto the table.
“That is the most creamy dressing I’ve ever had the pleasure to taste” he remarked. “Your mother has done herself proud!” he went back to the kitchen to continue his conversation.
Clem smirked behind his back. She knew that salad dressing was not something her mother could master. She couldn’t even make bread for goodness sake!

 

#481:  Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:26 pm

*wibbles*

*gloats*

*wibbles a bit more*

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#482:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:27 pm

Thanks Hannah

 

#483:  Author: Chelsea, Location: Your Imagination PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:41 pm

I wonder if this is the salad dressing??

 

#484:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:26 pm

That sounds just like Miles, punishing Tony and giving everyone a treat all in the same weekend.

 

#485:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:47 pm

Kiss thanks Hannah.

 

#486:  Author: Lyanne, Location: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:41 pm

Quote:
Miles entered baring a jug of salad dressing. He set the grey jug with the black swirls onto the table.

What a lovely clear, memorable description of the salad cream jug. Almost as though we would be seeing it again and would need to remember what it usually contained?

 

#487:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:49 pm

Lyanne wrote:
Quote:
Miles entered baring a jug of salad dressing. He set the grey jug with the black swirls onto the table.

What a lovely clear, memorable description of the salad cream jug. Almost as though we would be seeing it again and would need to remember what it usually contained?


Salad cream, obviously!! Wink
The children helped to bring the food in. A delicious looking ham was set in the middle of the table on a large grey and black dish. The bread rolls, freshly baked by Mrs Armstrong and purchased after Jennifer’s accidental burning were set on the table. Tony was soon busy dipping his fingers into the jug of salad dressing and tasting the rich creamy mixture, which he predictably managed to get around his face. Clem spied his gluttony and removed the dressing with her hanky.
“But I like salad cream” said Tony in protest.
Clem did not answer but put the bread and butter in front of her brother who then took great pleasure in splitting the soft white bread with a knife and sliding in the rich golden butter while his sister fetched the apple pie, which was to be their desert, from the larder shelf.

 

#488:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:32 pm

It's the salad cream isn't it? The one that finally tips them over the edge?

Thanks Hannah.

 

#489:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:38 pm

If it is that salad cream, I really dont like what comes after! Worse by the fact EBD seems to make it such a joke Confused Thanks Hannah Very Happy

 

#490:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:05 pm

I can't believe I am wibbling so much over a jug of salad cream! Very Happy

 

#491:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:25 pm

I don't remember anything about salad cream. I'll just have to wait till the next section of the drabble.

 

#492:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:24 am

Chair wrote:
I don't remember anything about salad cream. I'll just have to wait till the next section of the drabble.


Oh Chair! It's the salad cream (it has to be in bold apparently!) I can email you the transcript of three go if that helps!!

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't *grins knowingly*

“I’ve just made some custard” called Jennifer. “Can you come and get it Tony and put it on the sideboard.” Tony did as he was asked, narrowly avoiding a collision with his father who was bringing the salad to the table. He put the custard down on the dining table as he rushed to help Clem shut the large windows. The summer had truly ended and autumn days were beginning to set in with a ferocious rain storm.

Jennifer handed around the plates and looked pleased to see the healthy appetites of her family, who hungrily attacked the table of food.
“I love this ham” said Tony, helping himself to four large slices cut by his father.
“We can tell you greedy pig” said Clem. “Those slices were meant to feed all four of us!”
Tony stuck out his tongue at his sister and their parents laughed. Clem smiled. It felt good to be more like a normal family. Jennifer passed the rolls around the table and they all helped themselves to salad.

“Could you pass the salad dressing?” asked Miles.
Tony passed a grey jug with black swirls towards his father who promptly forgot about it as he took a large mouthful of ham with rather too much mustard. He leapt up from the table and ran to the kitchen for a glass of water.

 

#493:  Author: Lyanne, Location: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:07 am

So... (if it's happening now) it's just an accident!?

 

#494:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:05 am

*nibbles fingernails down to bone in anticipation*

HANNAH!!!! GET ON WITH IT!!!!


Oh, and thanks by the way Wink Laughing

 

#495:  Author: Helen C, Location: Sheffield/Luton PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:17 am

Thanks Hannah have just caught up on this its brill. Haven't had much time to come here over the past few weeks.

 

#496:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:30 pm

Oh dear, not the salad cream incident!

Run, Tony! Run far, far away!

 

#497:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 3:52 pm

Thanks Hannah

Strange how so many people have been waiting for the salad cream and are now wibbling about it!

Liz

 

#498:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:03 pm

Everyone, I'd like to make a huge apology about getting it wrong about the salad cream incident. It won't happen again, I promise.

Aitchemelle, is 'Three go to the Chalet School' on the Transcripts Website? If it isn't, please could you email the transcript to me? I'd be very grateful.

 

#499:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:11 pm

Chair, if you've never read Three Go then you would have no idea what the rest of us were talking about. Even if you had read it, then subsequently forgotten there's no need for apologies! Laughing

Hannah, this is good - more soon please.

 

#500:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:15 pm

I have read Three Go but not for about seven years. I would love to read the transcript if it would be possible. It was one of my favourite books. The only way I found a copy at the time was by ordering it from my local library to be sent from another library. The book isn't available on the order list anymore.

ETA: I have just had a look on the Transcripts Website and Three Go is on there. I'm off to read it now. I'm sorry about asking so many questions.

 

#501:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:20 pm

Honestly Chair don't worry about asking questions - I don't know if I can speak for anyone else but I have (and still do) asked hundreds of questions since I joined the CBB!

Here's the very last bit of part one! I'm going to start part two later on or tomorrow or something and start it on a new thread (hoping the mods agree! ;) )

Miles stood in the doorway, red eyes still weeping and throat burning, sipping at his water. Tony spooned out the salad dressing onto the side of his fathers plate as the gentleman recovered himself and began once more to attend to his dinner. Clem took the jug from her brother and was about to add some to her plate when she saw a look cross Tony’s face, somewhere between absolute horror and stifled laughter. Clem paused and looked at her brother through narrowed eyes. Please don’t have played any tricks to ruin this she thought and turned to ask her mother a question. This question was not spoken as she caught a glimpse of her fathers face.

Wise to the mustard, he had taken a small amount of meat with some freshly dressed salad. As he put the fork into his mouth and began to chew, his expression turned sour and he ran again into the kitchen.
“Oops!” laughed Jennifer. “You would think your father had learnt about the mustard the first time!”
A red faced Miles appeared at the door.
“TONY” he bellowed. “THIS IS IT SON” and he pulled the small boy into the kitchen. Jennifer hastily followed, but the sounds that came from the room informed Clem that she had not been able to prevent the boy from the beating of his life.

Clem could hear the weeping from the kitchen and she began to join her brother in his pain and sorrow. Jennifer stood helplessly looking at her daughter and listening to her son and felt a deep sense of shock and failure. Wordlessly she entered the kitchen. She stood between the pair and took one look at the cowering boy on the floor. She picked him up gently and cuddled him to her as if he were a mere babe. "There's been quite enough of this!” she said “I'm not going to have Tony treated like this again. It's time they went to school, anyway. They haven't enough to do here to keep them out of mischief, and it's more than time they were beginning to learn something. You can just get to work and find schools for them!" This last comment was directed at her husband who, despite his raging face, began to look pale and frightened. Jennifer carried Tony away and put him to bed.

 

#502:  Author: Chair, Location: Kent, England PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:49 pm

I'm glad Jennifer finally saw sense! Hooray! What exactly was in that mustard?

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#503:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:56 pm

Chair wrote:
I'm glad Jennifer finally saw sense! Hooray! What exactly was in that mustard?


Sorry! For the benefit of anyone who hasnt read Three Go lately, the jug was actually custard. When Clem tells OOAO in 3go she says that Tony did it on purpose (Puring custard on his dads salad instead of dressing) but I think it was an accident cos they had 2 similar looking jugs! (Like we do at home- custard and gravy lol,)

 

#504:  Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:38 pm

Maybe he did do it by accident - but if so he should have warned his dad!

Thanks Hannah.

 

#505:  Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:05 am

Thanks Hannah

Poor Tony Confused

He was probably too torn between laughter at his mistake and fear or repercussions to say anything.

I am so glad Jennifer intervened and they are going to go to school

Looking forward to part two when you're ready Kiss

Liz

 

#506:  Author: Josie, Location: London PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:10 pm

Well done Jennifer. Glad to see she's not quite as flaky as she often seems.

thanks Hannah. Looking forward to part 2.

 

#507:  Author: Cath, Location: Cornwall PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:16 pm

Poor Tony - though definitely glad Jennifer has finally seen sense! Thanks Hannah, looking forward to part two!

 

#508:  Author: Mia, Location: London PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:41 pm

Thanks Hannah! Also looking forward muchly to the second part!

 

#509:  Author: Lyanne, Location: Ipswich, England PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:12 am

Quote:
Clem took the jug from her brother and was about to add some to her plate when she saw a look cross Tony’s face, somewhere between absolute horror and stifled laughter.

It wasn't an accident. I'm glad, because Miles would still have beaten Tony, but then he wouldn't have desered punishment. (Not that I condone beating him!)

 

#510:  Author: aitchemelle, Location: West Sussex PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:21 pm

Am really struggling with part 2! Sad KB has mentioned that there is more info about Clem's parents death in the Newsletters, does anyone have this to hand somewhere in an emailable form. It would be most handy!!

ps. would anyone like to beta the next bit?

 

#511:  Author: LadyGuinevere, Location: Leicester PostPosted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:17 am

Me me me! *jumps up and down* Though in a way I already did! Smile And I do have a copy of the newsletters at home, and I know where they are, which is a pretty good feat!

Just realised I forgot to comment on the last part! Poor Tony, but at leat Jennifer finally put her foot down!

 

#512:  Author: francesn, Location: away with the faeries PostPosted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:04 pm

thanks aitchemelle - even better the second time round!

 

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