Kim got his computer back at teatime when Tilly had to leave to take Johnny through to the dining room. She cast a wistful look back at the computer as she was leaving the room and Kim laughed out loud.

"You're hooked, aren't you? Well, you can play with it all day tomorrow if you like. I'm going down to the cottage."

All thought of computer delights driven from her mind, Tilly cried, "Can I come?"

"No," Kim said firmly. "The next time you see it it will be restored to ...