The would-be bathers flew back in confusion to their rooms, and, of course, the change of numbers led them astray again, and the corridor gradually filled with panic-stricken, scantily robed humans, dashing wildly about like rabbits in a ferret-infested warren. It took nearly an hour before the guests were all sorted into their respective rooms, and the Frau Hofrathās condition was still causing some anxiety when we left. Susan is beginning to look a little worried. She canāt very well turn the boy adrift, as he hasnāt got any money, and she canāt send him to his people as she doesnāt know where they are. Adrian says his mother moves about a good deal and heās lost her address. Probably, if the truth were known, heās had a row at home. So many boys nowadays seem to think that quarrelling with oneās family is a recognized occupation.ā
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