With Guardian busted the Small family had to work very hard to keep the garden and house in good condition. Cliff was made to help, but the twins were still too young.

Sometimes it was just impossible to keep on top of things.

But it wasn’t all bad. Ed had become quite the chef, and enjoyed showing off his skills.

Late summer was here, and the twins had grown up.

Here was Cathy:

And Patrick with Cliff:

(Oh dear)

This was the house in late summer:

The kids’ childhoods were only just beginning, and they were going be very eventful.