Clementine Rose and the Treasure Box 6 by Jacqueline Harvey

Author:Jacqueline Harvey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Random House Australia
Published: 2014-09-25T04:00:00+00:00

‘Do you mean “extinct”, Clementine?’ Araminta asked with a smile.

‘Oh.’ Clementine giggled. ‘That’s what I meant.’

The children continued their explorations until they heard Lady Clarissa’s voice.

‘Clementine, are you up there?’

‘Yes, Mummy,’ Clemmie called back.

There was the sound of footsteps on the stairs and Lady Clarissa appeared at the end of the room.

‘Goodness me, darling, I’m so pleased that you’re showing off the most beautiful parts of the house.’ Lady Clarissa shook her head. ‘Have you taken the children to see the library and the sitting room?’

‘Not yet,’ Clementine said. ‘We were going there next.’

Tilda’s head popped up. She was wearing a striking pink hat with a long peacock feather sticking out of the top. Teddy had found himself an old triangular hat, which looked like it was from a navy uniform.

‘It’s fun up here,’ the girl grinned.

‘Yeah, it’s way more exciting than our attic,’ Teddy added.

‘I just think it’s an awful mess. One of these days we’re going to have to sort it out,’ Lady Clarissa replied with a smile. ‘I’m glad you’re having fun, but I have to interrupt it. We’re all going to walk over to the village. Mrs Mogg called to say there’s a meeting at the church to talk about the hall.’

Tilda and Teddy put their hats back into the wardrobe and the children made their way through the maze of bric-a-brac to Lady Clarissa.

‘Is Aunt Violet coming, Mummy?’ Clementine asked.

‘Yes, I think she’s having a lovely time with Ana and Basil,’ Lady Clarissa replied.

Her aunt was being far more hospitable than usual. Clarissa had a sneaking suspicion that it had more to do with Ana being a famous ballerina than anything else.

‘Can we take Lavender?’

‘Yes, she needs a walk. Why don’t you run along and get her ready. I’ll take the children downstairs and show them the library and the sitting room and we’ll meet you at the front door in a few minutes.’

Clementine nodded and scurried off.

The Hobbs children followed Lady Clarissa.

A few minutes later, the Hobbses and Applebys gathered out the front of Penberthy House.

‘It’s really a splendid house, Clarissa,’ Basil enthused.

‘Thank you, Basil. We love her, even though she’s a bit worn around the edges,’ Lady Clarissa smiled.

‘So you’ll think about the film then?’ Basil’s eyes twinkled.

Lady Clarissa nodded.

Aunt Violet tutted. ‘Really, Clarissa, you should give Basil the go-ahead right away.’

‘I’m a little surprised by your enthusiasm, Aunt Violet,’ said Clarissa. ‘When you realised that I’d opened the hotel you were less than impressed about sharing Penberthy House with anyone.’

‘Well, that was different. Basil’s team won’t be nearly as invasive,’ said Aunt Violet.

‘I’m afraid we will be,’ Basil said earnestly. ‘The crew will have to stay here while we’re filming, and I’ll be doing lots of research to uncover everything I possibly can about the house and the family.’

‘So you’ll have to find out why Aunt Violet came to live with us,’ Clementine said.

Aunt Violet’s jaw dropped. ‘That’s quite enough, Clementine. My living here is of no interest to anyone.’

‘I’m afraid you’re wrong about that,’ Basil said, rubbing his beard.

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