I can't tell you why that is--but so it is.
'I expect they're changing their dresses,' said Jane.
'Too late,' said Anthea, 'it must be past five.

I expect Eliza's gone to post a letter, and cook's gone to see the time.' Cyril rang again.

And the bell did its best to inform the listening children that there was really no one human in the house.

They rang again and listened intently.

The hearts of all sank low.