Alice was pleased to see that Kedi was out there as if she had been
expecting her. Alice ran into Kedi’s arms, who held her tightly and
comforted her as Alice gulped out her sobs. “It was horrible!
Horrible!” she sobbed. “A real nightmare!”

“I think,” said Kedi kindly, “it’s time for you to go home.” And with
that she steered Alice away from Mrs Hart’s house and towards the
nearest bus-stop.

Kedi took Alice to Mouse’s house, and after advising Mouse’s mother
of the situation she took some clothes which both she and Alice could
wear. She then escorted …