Famous Five - 14 - Five Have Plenty of Fun by Enid Blyton

Author:Enid Blyton
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Children's Fiction
Published: 1955-02-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

A HORRID SHOCK

Julian was not very happy to hear that his aunt and uncle were staying away for a week. He picked up the telegram. It was addressed to George, but Joan had opened it.

‘Not returning for a week,’ it said. ‘Complications have arisen, Hope all goes well. Love from Mother.’

There was no address. How annoying! Now Julian couldn’t even let them know that he was feeling uneasy. He made up his mind to guard Berta every minute! Thank goodness they had Timmy. Nobody would dare to do any kidnapping under Timmy’s eye!

He thought it was a good idea to put Timmy in Joan’s room that night with Berta. In fact, if George would agree, it would be best to do that each night. He thought it would not be wise to ask George now, though, because he could see that she was half sorry she had made the offer to Joan!

Julian was quite fussy that evening. He insisted on the blinds being drawn when they sat down to play cards after their supper. He would not let Berta take Sally out for a run, but took her himself, watching for any strange person as he went down the lane.

‘You’re making me feel quite scared!’ said Anne with a laugh. ‘Oh Ju, it’s so hot in this room. Do, do let’s have the blind up for a few minutes and let some air in. I shall begin to sizzle if we don’t. Timmy would soon growl if there was anyone outside.’

‘All right,’ said Julian and drew up the blind. It was dark outside now, and the light streamed out.

‘That’s better,’ said Anne, mopping her wet forehead. ‘Now, whose turn is it? Yours, George.’

They sat round the table, playing. Julian and Berta sat side by side, as Julian was helping her in a new game of cards. She looked exactly like a very earnest little boy, with her straight close-cut fair hair. George sat opposite the window with Dick on one side of her and Anne on the other.

‘Your turn, Dick,’ said George. ‘Do buck up, you’re slow tonight.’ She sat and waited, looking out of the window into the darkness.

Then suddenly she slammed down her cards and leapt up, shouting. Everyone jumped almost out of their skins.

‘What is it, what is it, George?’ cried Julian.

‘Out there - look - a face! I saw a face peeping in at us - the light of the window just caught it! Timmy, Timmy! Quick, go after him!’

But Timmy wasn’t there! Nor was Sally. George called frantically again. ‘TIMMY! Come here, quickly. Oh, blow him, that fellow will get away. TIM!’

Timmy came bounding up the hall and into the sitting-room, barking. Sally followed behind.

‘Where were you! Fathead!’ cried George furiously. ‘Jump out of the window - go on - chase him, find him!’

Timmy leapt out of the window and Sally tried to do the same, but couldn’t. She barked and yelped, trying again and again to jump out. Joan came running in, panic-stricken, wondering what was happening.

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