They were just on a day trip from Lampity-Hangar near Croydon.
They had no intention of going into Mottleshire.
Especially now that Boys have escaped from the Boy Law
... Dovoltage-Shenks Ferrumination Boys cruising the Highwash in vans
... Grange Mentals attacking Drifton Top.
Mrs Worstead blamed herself for coming; she'd been warned.
Mrs Trussel was only there as a result of doing someone a good turn.
The Monday Club didn't come on trips like this ...