The Russell Children - Part Two (Conclusion)

     The children continued up the mountain, after a short stop, and concluded their climbing with a picnic lunch at the top.
     "Mmm, that was good," said Stephen, who very much liked Scotch eggs, a feature of the lunch.
     "Time to go down," said Hamish.
     "I wonder what's for supper," said Stuart.
     The other children laughed, because he'd only just finished his lunch.
    
     When they reached the bottom, they ambled home to meet Mother.  Father was gone away for months at a time as he was a travelling salesman, selling leather goods such as wallets.
     To their surprise and consternation, Mother was nowhere to be found.  They called for her and looked through the house.
     "I suppose she's gone out," said Stephen.
     Only then did they hear a faint cry of "Help!" coming from outside.  Mother had tripped and fallen and was lying on the ground, not dead, but with a broken ankle.  She couldn't get up, so had lain there waiting for the children's return.  The children ran to her side.
     "Oh, Mummy!"  cried Elly.
     Stephen went for the doctor (this was before the days of the telephone) and the doctor came and set Mother's ankle, for which she was most grateful.  They could hardly afford to pay the doctor, I might add.
     The children brought Mother meals, while she rested, and then she got up, using crutches.
     Soon the time for Father to come home arrived and they all awaited eagerly.  By this time, Mother was much better, and they celebrated Father`s arrival with a party.

THE END