You stay downstairs Baby, She said tome. But don't get your nice dress dirty.
I didn't care that Granny Rose was asleep, but I wanted to show Tessie my new dress.
I'll put on a coat and run across the rod now, I thought. Mummy wouldn't come downstairs for half an hour. But I would have to hurry because Tessie went to bed at half-past six
Why did I go?
As Elizabeth walked unsteadily home towards Glebe Road, her mind was full of questions and anger.