Malory Towers (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 9 - The Hamper - full transcript
Recovering from the mumps
is such a bore.
I know, I do wish you could play.
Why don't you help us train?
We could do with your coaching.
Let me get dressed.
Good morning, girls.
From Alicia Johns.
Oh, she replied already?
You are aware of the new rules?
Miss Johnson asked me to make sure
there was nothing untoward.
So I've read it and...
My word, biscuits and cake.
Sweets, too.
Seems like Alicia's accidentally
packed her darning as well.
Tinned peaches, delicious,
I haven't had these since
I was little.
I love drinking the syrup.
Apparently it helps with
laryngitis
so you might want to share
some with poor Mavis,
help speed up her recovery.
That's a brilliant idea.
Don't worry, Matron, I'll make sure
she gets them. Very good.
Well, I shall be taking
the cake for now.
But don't worry, it'll be safe in my
office.
And, Gwendoline, do not forget
to collect
the subs for everyone for the school
trip.
These head of form duties
are never-ending.
You two, change into your school
uniforms.
We've got the lacrosse county
trials,
we were going to get some
extra training.
Absolutely not, you'll be late for
breakfast.
Please, Matron, there's a chance me
and Jean can make the county
reserves.
The extra training would
really help.
It is not up for discussion.
Come along.
Well, have you read it?
It doesn't say much.
I know what these are for.
Hurry, they're coming.
Right. Remember what you need to do?
Yes.
Bonjour, mes filles.
CLASS: Bonjour, Mam'zelle.
I hear that you have your trial
today.
SPEAKS FRENCH
Thank you, Mam'zelle. Thank you,
Mam'zelle. No, uh-uh.
Merci. Merci.
SHE GASPS
What was that?
I think it was a mouse. A moose?
Une souris, Mam'zelle.
Une souris? A mouse?
SPEAKS FRENCH
There!
I just saw it!
ALL SCREAM
Where did it go?
I think it went under your desk!
No, it was under the table.
But it looked so sweet and fluffy.
Sweet? Oh, you English are very
strange.
They carry nasty diseases.
That's rats, not mice.
All nasty little squeakers!
On your foot!
ALL SCREAM
Calm, oh so calm!
Step outside for a moment. Allez.
I really don't like this.
No need to panic.
Everybody, it's just the sock
Alicia sent.
Is that why she sent it?
I've hated les souris since I was a
little girl.
I saw one on my mother's
dressing table, and I...
..I thought it was a powder puff.
SPEAKS FRENCH
I will not tolerate vermin.
Irene, Mary Lou,
tell Matron I need her help.
The rest of you go outside.
I will try and find it.
Can we play lacrosse, Mam'zelle?
It's just a sock.
Very good idea. Get some fresh air
away from this rodent infestation.
Thank you. Merci.
Adieu, go on.
Miss Rougier, I really must
get back to the san.
If it runs out, I will try and hit
it.
But why is it in the cupboard?
It could be hiding.
These little creatures are very
smart.
Huh? Now, s'il vous plait.
Of all the blessed things.
GIRLS SCREAM
Sorry, I thought I saw one.
What is going on?
Miss Johnson, we have an invasion
of mice.
And where are all the girls?
They're outside. Outside?
Oui. I sent them just in case they
catch any nasty disease from the
rodents.
How many mice did you see?
Well, only one - this time.
But one mouse is worse than no mice.
And they will have a family
hidden in the walls. N'est-ce pas?
What did this mouse look like?
BOTH: Um...
It looked like a mouse.
Furry little nose...
..tail...
MATRON SCREAMS
Right. Well, let's get this room
cleaned from top to bottom.
Call the girls back in.
No. Ladies, if you... Stop.
How marvellously clever of Irene
to pull this off.
She only wanted to cheer you up,
this is a bonus.
Catch in the cradle. Well done.
If you play like that later, the
scouts will be utterly impressed.
Imagine if you both made the team.
That would be super.
But there's no chance they'll pick
two third years.
All those older girls from other
schools to compete with.
But if we make the reserves
this year, next year it's the team.
Come on, let's practise some shots.
Yes.
Ouch! Darrell!
Well, it was good while it lasted,
Irene.
You did Alicia proud. We'll have to
write and tell her.
Oh, and tell her about Darrell
hitting Gwen with a lacrosse ball
when she stomped off to get
out of the sun.
What? She left. She didn't.
Oh, can we read what Alicia
wrote us?
I'm afraid not a lot.
She must have been worried
it would be confiscated.
"Hello, girls, I miss you all so
much, even Gwen.
"I'm keeping myself busy ice skating
"and baking, would you believe?
"I can't wait to see you all again
"And I'm especially excited to meet
Bill.
"Lots of love, Alicia.
"PS, know your onions."
"Know your onions?"
What does that mean?
Is that it?
She completely missed our code.
Doesn't even really sound like her.
Let me take a look.
It stinks of onions.
And why does it say,
"Know your onions"?
Probably just another one of
Alicia's jokes.
It's not a joke, she's trying to
tell us something.
I've got it.
Come on!
Sorry, this...
Come on!
It's invisible ink.
Onion juice oxidises and turns brown
when heated.
Good job, Ellen.
When you write with the juice,
it's invisible
until you warm it up.
Oh, wizard old Alicia.
"Miss Johnson sounds awful."
"I've sent you some tools to get
the better of her.
"I've baked them into the cake,
"So I hope they haven't melted.
"Use them wisely."
I knew Alicia wouldn't let us down.
I can't wait to go and tell
Darrell and Jean.
Wait!
Matron has the cake.
Gwen?
Leave me alone, you've done quite
enough.
Gwen, I'm sorry, truly I am.
Gwen, I really didn't mean it.
Mavis, how are you feeling?
Better, thank you.
The cough mixture seems to be doing
its job
but I'll be glad when I don't
have to take it twice a day.
Didn't Matron tell you? We've got
peach syrup to save your throat,
so you'll be singing from
the rooftops in no time.
Stop encouraging her to talk, child.
She needs to rest her voice.
Sorry.
Matron, will Mavis ever be able
to sing again?
Let's hope so.
There's every chance, if she rests
her voice.
She needs to keep taking that syrup.
I'll make sure she does. Good.
So what are you three doing
here, anyway?
We came to ask for the cake
back, please.
Did you now?
It was so nice of Alicia
to bake it for us,
so we want to try it.
Oh, we promised to save you a slice.
Fine, seeing as you asked so nicely.
Thank you so much, Matron.
But I will be taking my slice now.
Oh. Sorry.
Oh! Oh! What is in this?
Oh!
Ooh!
Prunes!
I hate prunes!
And the silly girl forgot to remove
the stones.
Ugh! It's all yours.
But you are not to eat it until
after teatime.
Yes, Matron, understood.
And no crumbs left around to
encourage those marauding mice.
Thank you, Matron.
Well, if she wasn't standing
behind the goal that would have
never happened.
Where's Gwen? Collecting the subs
for the trip.
Good. I don't want her telling
tales.
Well, what's going on? Read this.
You got the cake back?
Alicia is a genius. She must have
known Matron hates prunes.
I can't believe it. What's inside?
What a clever piece of smuggling.
A wire. What's it for?
Ah.
And what does the key open?
Must be somewhere useful, otherwise
she wouldn't have sent it.
Well, let's try some more.
Is there anything left?
No.
That is really good cake.
Alicia is a clever baker.
Matron. I'm just collecting my
history prep.
Traps? No, you can't.
I can. We do not want another plague
of vermin on our hands, do we?
Is there not another way?
I mean, my granny and I, we set
out small boxes of cheese
and then we just let the mice
out into the field.
But if we let them out into the
grounds,
they will just find their way back
in
so this will put an end to them
for good.
TRAP SNAPS
Argh!
What on earth could this be for?
Why a wire and a key?
Darrell, I saw Matron,
she's setting traps.
What if there really are real mice?
FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
Someone's coming.
Under the bed. Hurry, go, go.
Girls...
..as you are aware, we may have
an infestation of rodents.
We will need to get rid of them.
Has anyone seen any mice
in the dorm?
Any droppings, any of your items
nibbled or gnawed?
No, Miss Johnson, definitely not.
What are all these crumbs?
It's no wonder there could be mice.
Do you have something to say, Irene?
Oh, no, Miss Johnson, definitely
not.
It's just the cake...
..the one Alicia Johns gave us.
We'll clear it up, though.
I am sure there are no mice
around here.
I see we have found our mouse.
I assume you all knew about this.
I should have known to check
that hamper myself,
I won't be making that mistake
again.
I have no doubt who was behind this.
You thought you could trick
Mam'zelle Rougier
into letting you outside so you
could practise?
No.
Come with me, young lady.
Miss Johnson, I can explain.
I played the trick, not Darrell.
Darrell was the one who was trying
to hide it from me.
No, it's not like that. Quiet.
My study. I've got to get ready for
the trials.
The bus will be here soon.
Now.
And bring that hamper with you.
Miss Johnson, it wasn't Darrell,
I swear.
Miss Johnson confiscated the hamper.
We don't have time to worry
about that now, the bus is here.
Yeah, quick or you'll miss it.
Um, Darrell...
Miss Johnston said I can't go,
I have to stay back and reflect
on my actions.
What?
She can't do that. She can't take
this opportunity away from you.
I'll go and talk to her.
No, Jean, she's not going
to change her mind.
There's no point in ruining
your chances too.
I'll be fine.
Go on, you can do this.
I can't wait to hear all about it.
Can you put my things away
in the changing room for me?
Of course.
Thank you.
I think I've seen one of
these before,
I just can't remember where.
How's Darrell?
Miss Johnson said she couldn't go.
It's all my fault.
It was careless of me to leave
the mouse out.
Alicia would have never made that
mistake
and Darrell must be so upset
with me.
No, of course not, it was just a bit
of fun
and you tried to tell the truth.
I think this is a skeleton key.
It usually means you can lock
and unlock most doors.
A skeleton key?
Irene, why don't you try it?
It works!
I wonder if this is to use
with the tinned peaches.
If we attach tins to the wire,
when you talk in one end the
other person can hear you at their
end.
Yes, but Miss Johnson won't give
the hamper back.
I already told Mavis about
the syrup
and I promised Matron I'd make sure
she got it.
I wish Miss Grayling were here,
she would have listened to us.
KNOCK AT DOOR
FROM OUTSIDE DOOR: Hello?
It's Gwen. Hello? Hurry or she'll
call Miss Johnson!
Why is the door locked?
Um, ooh, it seems to be jammed.
One second, Gwen, let me try.
Very, very stuck, Gwen.
One second, Gwen. Just a moment,
hold on.
Welcome.
What are you all up to? Nothing.
I think you should get Matron
to take a look at that door.
I have enough to do.
Oh, don't worry, I'll speak to her
for you.
Hmm.
Darrell?
Jean. How did it go?
All the girls were asking about you.
They were?
And the scout was looking forward to
seeing you play again.
I told her about the trick and she
actually found it funny.
She said it was unfair for you to
miss out over a harmless prank.
Honestly, there wasn't a single
midfielder
as decent as you out there today.
You never know, you might still make
the reserves.
Really?
Really.
That's genius. She sent a key to
open all doors.
Alicia came up trumps.
I can't wait to meet her, she sounds
like such fun.
She really is.
What's going on?
Has the list for the county
team gone up already?
Looks like some of the Malory Towers
girls made it.
Come on. Let's see if you're one
of them.
Can you check the reserves for me?
There should be three.
Yeah.
Geraldine Brooke, St Hilda's.
Jean Dunlop, Malory Towers. Yes.
Super.
Diana Peterson, Sherendon College.
I'm so sorry, Darrell.
Darrell Rivers!
What are you doing?
It's cruel to use those traps.
These traps will be collected
in the morning.
I told Matron you wasted her time
and she is not happy.
You need to start putting more
effort into changing your own
behaviour than caring for
nonexistent rodents.
You might run rings around the staff
in this school but you can't fool
me.
Now, tidy all of this up.
It seems missing your trial wasn't
punishment enough.
There will be no circus trip for you
next week
after your behaviour today.
Very well.
And no supper for you tonight.
When you're done here, get
back to the dorm.
Are you not coming down for supper?
Miss Johnson confined me to the
dorm.
Biscuit?
Thanks.
I am really sorry about today.
Oh, don't be, it wasn't only your
fault. I...
..I don't know why I thought I'd
make the reserves this year.
Darrell, you are super at lacrosse
and you've practised so hard
too.
Look, here she is.
We've been looking all over for you.
Haven't you seen the list?
Yes, of course.
Congratulations, Jean, I'm glad at
least one of us made the reserves.
Wait, do you mean to say you only
looked under the reserves?
You didn't check the team list?
Why would I?
Of all the donkeys.
You didn't make the reserves list...
..because...
..you're in the actual team.
Goodness! How did that happen?
I told you, the scout was so
terribly impressed
with how you played the last time
she was here.
See, after everything, you still
made it.
Congratulations, Darrell.
Well done, Darrell.
What?
Um...
..I, um...
..I...
..I let my temper get the better of
me and I did something silly.
I covered a mousetrap and...
MARY-LOU CLAPS
But Miss Johnson caught me
and now I'm no longer going
to the circus.
She's absolutely horrid.
I say we use the skeleton key
to sneak you out of school
so you don't miss the circus
after all.
Actually, where is the skeleton key?
I think perhaps missing the
circus...
..is a good thing.
Miss Johnson can't get away with
how she treats us
and she won't be here all day
but I will.
And thanks to Alicia, I now have a
key that unlocks every door to the
school.
So, this is the plan.
DARRELL WHISPERS
is such a bore.
I know, I do wish you could play.
Why don't you help us train?
We could do with your coaching.
Let me get dressed.
Good morning, girls.
From Alicia Johns.
Oh, she replied already?
You are aware of the new rules?
Miss Johnson asked me to make sure
there was nothing untoward.
So I've read it and...
My word, biscuits and cake.
Sweets, too.
Seems like Alicia's accidentally
packed her darning as well.
Tinned peaches, delicious,
I haven't had these since
I was little.
I love drinking the syrup.
Apparently it helps with
laryngitis
so you might want to share
some with poor Mavis,
help speed up her recovery.
That's a brilliant idea.
Don't worry, Matron, I'll make sure
she gets them. Very good.
Well, I shall be taking
the cake for now.
But don't worry, it'll be safe in my
office.
And, Gwendoline, do not forget
to collect
the subs for everyone for the school
trip.
These head of form duties
are never-ending.
You two, change into your school
uniforms.
We've got the lacrosse county
trials,
we were going to get some
extra training.
Absolutely not, you'll be late for
breakfast.
Please, Matron, there's a chance me
and Jean can make the county
reserves.
The extra training would
really help.
It is not up for discussion.
Come along.
Well, have you read it?
It doesn't say much.
I know what these are for.
Hurry, they're coming.
Right. Remember what you need to do?
Yes.
Bonjour, mes filles.
CLASS: Bonjour, Mam'zelle.
I hear that you have your trial
today.
SPEAKS FRENCH
Thank you, Mam'zelle. Thank you,
Mam'zelle. No, uh-uh.
Merci. Merci.
SHE GASPS
What was that?
I think it was a mouse. A moose?
Une souris, Mam'zelle.
Une souris? A mouse?
SPEAKS FRENCH
There!
I just saw it!
ALL SCREAM
Where did it go?
I think it went under your desk!
No, it was under the table.
But it looked so sweet and fluffy.
Sweet? Oh, you English are very
strange.
They carry nasty diseases.
That's rats, not mice.
All nasty little squeakers!
On your foot!
ALL SCREAM
Calm, oh so calm!
Step outside for a moment. Allez.
I really don't like this.
No need to panic.
Everybody, it's just the sock
Alicia sent.
Is that why she sent it?
I've hated les souris since I was a
little girl.
I saw one on my mother's
dressing table, and I...
..I thought it was a powder puff.
SPEAKS FRENCH
I will not tolerate vermin.
Irene, Mary Lou,
tell Matron I need her help.
The rest of you go outside.
I will try and find it.
Can we play lacrosse, Mam'zelle?
It's just a sock.
Very good idea. Get some fresh air
away from this rodent infestation.
Thank you. Merci.
Adieu, go on.
Miss Rougier, I really must
get back to the san.
If it runs out, I will try and hit
it.
But why is it in the cupboard?
It could be hiding.
These little creatures are very
smart.
Huh? Now, s'il vous plait.
Of all the blessed things.
GIRLS SCREAM
Sorry, I thought I saw one.
What is going on?
Miss Johnson, we have an invasion
of mice.
And where are all the girls?
They're outside. Outside?
Oui. I sent them just in case they
catch any nasty disease from the
rodents.
How many mice did you see?
Well, only one - this time.
But one mouse is worse than no mice.
And they will have a family
hidden in the walls. N'est-ce pas?
What did this mouse look like?
BOTH: Um...
It looked like a mouse.
Furry little nose...
..tail...
MATRON SCREAMS
Right. Well, let's get this room
cleaned from top to bottom.
Call the girls back in.
No. Ladies, if you... Stop.
How marvellously clever of Irene
to pull this off.
She only wanted to cheer you up,
this is a bonus.
Catch in the cradle. Well done.
If you play like that later, the
scouts will be utterly impressed.
Imagine if you both made the team.
That would be super.
But there's no chance they'll pick
two third years.
All those older girls from other
schools to compete with.
But if we make the reserves
this year, next year it's the team.
Come on, let's practise some shots.
Yes.
Ouch! Darrell!
Well, it was good while it lasted,
Irene.
You did Alicia proud. We'll have to
write and tell her.
Oh, and tell her about Darrell
hitting Gwen with a lacrosse ball
when she stomped off to get
out of the sun.
What? She left. She didn't.
Oh, can we read what Alicia
wrote us?
I'm afraid not a lot.
She must have been worried
it would be confiscated.
"Hello, girls, I miss you all so
much, even Gwen.
"I'm keeping myself busy ice skating
"and baking, would you believe?
"I can't wait to see you all again
"And I'm especially excited to meet
Bill.
"Lots of love, Alicia.
"PS, know your onions."
"Know your onions?"
What does that mean?
Is that it?
She completely missed our code.
Doesn't even really sound like her.
Let me take a look.
It stinks of onions.
And why does it say,
"Know your onions"?
Probably just another one of
Alicia's jokes.
It's not a joke, she's trying to
tell us something.
I've got it.
Come on!
Sorry, this...
Come on!
It's invisible ink.
Onion juice oxidises and turns brown
when heated.
Good job, Ellen.
When you write with the juice,
it's invisible
until you warm it up.
Oh, wizard old Alicia.
"Miss Johnson sounds awful."
"I've sent you some tools to get
the better of her.
"I've baked them into the cake,
"So I hope they haven't melted.
"Use them wisely."
I knew Alicia wouldn't let us down.
I can't wait to go and tell
Darrell and Jean.
Wait!
Matron has the cake.
Gwen?
Leave me alone, you've done quite
enough.
Gwen, I'm sorry, truly I am.
Gwen, I really didn't mean it.
Mavis, how are you feeling?
Better, thank you.
The cough mixture seems to be doing
its job
but I'll be glad when I don't
have to take it twice a day.
Didn't Matron tell you? We've got
peach syrup to save your throat,
so you'll be singing from
the rooftops in no time.
Stop encouraging her to talk, child.
She needs to rest her voice.
Sorry.
Matron, will Mavis ever be able
to sing again?
Let's hope so.
There's every chance, if she rests
her voice.
She needs to keep taking that syrup.
I'll make sure she does. Good.
So what are you three doing
here, anyway?
We came to ask for the cake
back, please.
Did you now?
It was so nice of Alicia
to bake it for us,
so we want to try it.
Oh, we promised to save you a slice.
Fine, seeing as you asked so nicely.
Thank you so much, Matron.
But I will be taking my slice now.
Oh. Sorry.
Oh! Oh! What is in this?
Oh!
Ooh!
Prunes!
I hate prunes!
And the silly girl forgot to remove
the stones.
Ugh! It's all yours.
But you are not to eat it until
after teatime.
Yes, Matron, understood.
And no crumbs left around to
encourage those marauding mice.
Thank you, Matron.
Well, if she wasn't standing
behind the goal that would have
never happened.
Where's Gwen? Collecting the subs
for the trip.
Good. I don't want her telling
tales.
Well, what's going on? Read this.
You got the cake back?
Alicia is a genius. She must have
known Matron hates prunes.
I can't believe it. What's inside?
What a clever piece of smuggling.
A wire. What's it for?
Ah.
And what does the key open?
Must be somewhere useful, otherwise
she wouldn't have sent it.
Well, let's try some more.
Is there anything left?
No.
That is really good cake.
Alicia is a clever baker.
Matron. I'm just collecting my
history prep.
Traps? No, you can't.
I can. We do not want another plague
of vermin on our hands, do we?
Is there not another way?
I mean, my granny and I, we set
out small boxes of cheese
and then we just let the mice
out into the field.
But if we let them out into the
grounds,
they will just find their way back
in
so this will put an end to them
for good.
TRAP SNAPS
Argh!
What on earth could this be for?
Why a wire and a key?
Darrell, I saw Matron,
she's setting traps.
What if there really are real mice?
FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
Someone's coming.
Under the bed. Hurry, go, go.
Girls...
..as you are aware, we may have
an infestation of rodents.
We will need to get rid of them.
Has anyone seen any mice
in the dorm?
Any droppings, any of your items
nibbled or gnawed?
No, Miss Johnson, definitely not.
What are all these crumbs?
It's no wonder there could be mice.
Do you have something to say, Irene?
Oh, no, Miss Johnson, definitely
not.
It's just the cake...
..the one Alicia Johns gave us.
We'll clear it up, though.
I am sure there are no mice
around here.
I see we have found our mouse.
I assume you all knew about this.
I should have known to check
that hamper myself,
I won't be making that mistake
again.
I have no doubt who was behind this.
You thought you could trick
Mam'zelle Rougier
into letting you outside so you
could practise?
No.
Come with me, young lady.
Miss Johnson, I can explain.
I played the trick, not Darrell.
Darrell was the one who was trying
to hide it from me.
No, it's not like that. Quiet.
My study. I've got to get ready for
the trials.
The bus will be here soon.
Now.
And bring that hamper with you.
Miss Johnson, it wasn't Darrell,
I swear.
Miss Johnson confiscated the hamper.
We don't have time to worry
about that now, the bus is here.
Yeah, quick or you'll miss it.
Um, Darrell...
Miss Johnston said I can't go,
I have to stay back and reflect
on my actions.
What?
She can't do that. She can't take
this opportunity away from you.
I'll go and talk to her.
No, Jean, she's not going
to change her mind.
There's no point in ruining
your chances too.
I'll be fine.
Go on, you can do this.
I can't wait to hear all about it.
Can you put my things away
in the changing room for me?
Of course.
Thank you.
I think I've seen one of
these before,
I just can't remember where.
How's Darrell?
Miss Johnson said she couldn't go.
It's all my fault.
It was careless of me to leave
the mouse out.
Alicia would have never made that
mistake
and Darrell must be so upset
with me.
No, of course not, it was just a bit
of fun
and you tried to tell the truth.
I think this is a skeleton key.
It usually means you can lock
and unlock most doors.
A skeleton key?
Irene, why don't you try it?
It works!
I wonder if this is to use
with the tinned peaches.
If we attach tins to the wire,
when you talk in one end the
other person can hear you at their
end.
Yes, but Miss Johnson won't give
the hamper back.
I already told Mavis about
the syrup
and I promised Matron I'd make sure
she got it.
I wish Miss Grayling were here,
she would have listened to us.
KNOCK AT DOOR
FROM OUTSIDE DOOR: Hello?
It's Gwen. Hello? Hurry or she'll
call Miss Johnson!
Why is the door locked?
Um, ooh, it seems to be jammed.
One second, Gwen, let me try.
Very, very stuck, Gwen.
One second, Gwen. Just a moment,
hold on.
Welcome.
What are you all up to? Nothing.
I think you should get Matron
to take a look at that door.
I have enough to do.
Oh, don't worry, I'll speak to her
for you.
Hmm.
Darrell?
Jean. How did it go?
All the girls were asking about you.
They were?
And the scout was looking forward to
seeing you play again.
I told her about the trick and she
actually found it funny.
She said it was unfair for you to
miss out over a harmless prank.
Honestly, there wasn't a single
midfielder
as decent as you out there today.
You never know, you might still make
the reserves.
Really?
Really.
That's genius. She sent a key to
open all doors.
Alicia came up trumps.
I can't wait to meet her, she sounds
like such fun.
She really is.
What's going on?
Has the list for the county
team gone up already?
Looks like some of the Malory Towers
girls made it.
Come on. Let's see if you're one
of them.
Can you check the reserves for me?
There should be three.
Yeah.
Geraldine Brooke, St Hilda's.
Jean Dunlop, Malory Towers. Yes.
Super.
Diana Peterson, Sherendon College.
I'm so sorry, Darrell.
Darrell Rivers!
What are you doing?
It's cruel to use those traps.
These traps will be collected
in the morning.
I told Matron you wasted her time
and she is not happy.
You need to start putting more
effort into changing your own
behaviour than caring for
nonexistent rodents.
You might run rings around the staff
in this school but you can't fool
me.
Now, tidy all of this up.
It seems missing your trial wasn't
punishment enough.
There will be no circus trip for you
next week
after your behaviour today.
Very well.
And no supper for you tonight.
When you're done here, get
back to the dorm.
Are you not coming down for supper?
Miss Johnson confined me to the
dorm.
Biscuit?
Thanks.
I am really sorry about today.
Oh, don't be, it wasn't only your
fault. I...
..I don't know why I thought I'd
make the reserves this year.
Darrell, you are super at lacrosse
and you've practised so hard
too.
Look, here she is.
We've been looking all over for you.
Haven't you seen the list?
Yes, of course.
Congratulations, Jean, I'm glad at
least one of us made the reserves.
Wait, do you mean to say you only
looked under the reserves?
You didn't check the team list?
Why would I?
Of all the donkeys.
You didn't make the reserves list...
..because...
..you're in the actual team.
Goodness! How did that happen?
I told you, the scout was so
terribly impressed
with how you played the last time
she was here.
See, after everything, you still
made it.
Congratulations, Darrell.
Well done, Darrell.
What?
Um...
..I, um...
..I...
..I let my temper get the better of
me and I did something silly.
I covered a mousetrap and...
MARY-LOU CLAPS
But Miss Johnson caught me
and now I'm no longer going
to the circus.
She's absolutely horrid.
I say we use the skeleton key
to sneak you out of school
so you don't miss the circus
after all.
Actually, where is the skeleton key?
I think perhaps missing the
circus...
..is a good thing.
Miss Johnson can't get away with
how she treats us
and she won't be here all day
but I will.
And thanks to Alicia, I now have a
key that unlocks every door to the
school.
So, this is the plan.
DARRELL WHISPERS