They were interrupted by a cry from Mrs Yabsley's bedroom.

Jonah stopped instantly, with a look of dismay on his face.

Ada looked at him with a curious smile, and burst out laughing.
"I'll 'ave ter put 'im to sleep now.

Cum an' 'ave a look at 'im, Joe--'e won't eat yer." "No fear," cried Jonah, recoiling with anger.

"Wot did yer promise before I agreed to come down ?" Chook's words flashed across his mind.