There were even prizes--large, rather dirty paper parcels which the lady-help with a sour little smile drew out of a bulging string kit.

The Samuel Josephs fought fearfully for the prizes and cheated and pinched one another's arms--they were all expert pinchers.

The only time the Burnell children ever played with them Kezia had got a prize, and when she undid three bits of paper she found a very small rusty button-hook.

She couldn't understand why they made such a fuss....
But they never played with the Samuel Josephs now or even went to their parties.

The Samuel Josephs were always giving children's parties at the Bay and there was always the same food.