About this story
You play Judy, who knows him only as a tall shadow thrown on a wall. Twenty chapters of first Latin, first Christmas in a real house, first summer with a friend's family — and a Wednesday appointment at half past four that explains the whole arrangement.
Who you’ll meet
Sallie McBride and Julia Pendleton — the reader is Judy Abbott, writing.
How it opens
Frozen lawn and bare trees darkened beyond the spotless windows of room F.
Tommy DillonMrs Lippett wants you in the office, and she wants you quickly.
Eleven small beds stood exact while supper spoons rang below.
Tell her I am coming at once.
Tommy DillonI will, but she looked uncommon solemn when she sent me.
Choose
Has one of the trustees complained?
Keep the little ones at supper for me.