The House of One Hundred Clocks by A.M. Howell

Author:A.M. Howell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

The bell jangled as Helena opened the door to Mr Fox’s shop. A man with extraordinarily bushy sideburns was sweeping the floor. Ralph and his two sisters were sitting on the shop counter, bumping their feet against the wood.

“Pa,” exclaimed Ralph. “This is the girl I was telling you about. The one with the parrot. From Mr Westcott’s house.” He jumped down from the counter and ran across to them, eyeing the basket Helena was carrying with interest.

Mr Fox leaned the brush against the counter and wiped his hands on his trousers. “You,” he said, pointing at Boy. “You would sit in the clock rooms while I worked sometimes.”

Boy gave him a cautious nod.

“This is…Mr Westcott’s daughter,” Helena said.

Mr Fox’s eyes narrowed and he sucked in a sharp breath. “You have some nerve coming to visit us here after what your father has done to my family…”

Helena sensed Boy stiffen beside her.

“Oh no, Mr Fox,” Helena said, grabbing Boy’s hand before she could run out of the shop. “She knew nothing of what her father did.”

“Is that true?” Mr Fox said gruffly.

Boy bravely looked him in the eye and nodded. She pulled away from Helena’s grasp. Her eyes were fierce and brimming with fire. “Tell me everything my father has done. Don’t spare me the terrible parts. If his character is truly not what I thought it to be, then I need to know. And I promise I will do everything I can to help you.”

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