Richard met Mrs K. on the way to the playroom. He was delighted to find that she had the key to the house. It now appeared that yesterday's incident meant to him that the playroom might never again be available. He said with feeling, ‘Good old room, I am very fond of it and glad to see it again.’ He asked Mrs K. how long he had been with her.

Mrs K. replied that it was three and a half weeks.

Richard was very surprised. He said it seemed so much longer; it