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I must say I'm surprised to see you so full of the joys, Jean.

It's such a lovely day, Matron.

Let's hope that continues.

I'll be with you in ten minutes.

The dorm inspection?

Irene, you were supposed to let everyone know this yesterday.

She did. The dorm's spotless.

That's why we went for a swim.

Spotless? Well, I'll certainly look forward to that.

I am so sorry.

Well, come on. Run.

Dorm inspection in ten minutes!

What? Look at this mess. We'll never do it in time.

Bill's not even here.

Don't tell me she's gone to the stables again.

So much for turning over a new leaf. Bill.

It's all my fault. I'll go fetch her.

- No, she needs to learn. - I'll go.

- You haven't even made your bed. - Unbelievable.

Why are her pyjamas over here?

I need to get my book.

Irene, look under your bed.

Bill and Mary-Lou will never be back in time.

Maybe we can distract Matron?

- I've got an idea. - Great.

Okay, come on.

Crikey, how did you do that?

Find the other sock.

And you really need to dust.

Gwen? Matron will burst if she finds those sweets.

Oh, well, where do you want me to put them?

I don't know, but hurry.

I need help with Bill's bed.

Oh, now look what you've done. Bill is going to be upset.

I'm such an idiot. I thought no one would notice I'd gone.

- We'll have to go through the quad. - That will take twice as long.

- Chess club starts at 3.00pm. - Yes, Miss Johnson.

Come on, come on.

This will help distract Matron.

So then, we just drop this into the water

and it reacts.

Don't worry though, it's not dangerous.

But will it get us into even more trouble?

Still no Bill, or Mary-Lou, but Matron's coming.

So, do we do it or not?

Where is everyone?

I... I think there's a problem with the drains, Matron.

I think this might work.

Darrell's such a trooper, she's trying to fix it.

What are you doing?

Don't worry, Matron. I'll fix it.

We think it was a cabbage blockage. It was a bit off yesterday.

Well, why is it bubbling?

Actually, ever since the cabbage, I've felt quite unwell.

- Do I have a temperature, Matron? - What?

Not now, Irene. Darrell, step away from there.

But it's clearing.

Well done, Darrell.

Isn't she clever, Matron?

Is this a trick?

Why on earth would you think that?

Right, dorm inspection, now.

Well...

I must say, this is looking rather impressive.

- But appearances, ladies... - Irene.

can be deceptive.

Sock.

Gwendoline, that pillow.

It's beautifully placed.

The nightstand, the blanket.

Girls, I want you all to pay attention to Gwendoline's bed.

You could learn a lot from her.

Thank you, Matron.

Now then, Irene.

Always a chore.

Silence.

Jean, I expect this standard for the rest of the term.

Yes, Matron. Thank you, Matron.

So how did you get the water to do that?

It's basic chemistry.

It's easy.

Bill, I'm so sorry

but in the rush to tidy, I ruined your picture.

It's all right.

Don't worry. I shouldn't have sneaked off like that.

I would never have done it if I'd known about the inspection.

Is Thunder all right?

I think so. Ron's ace

but it's not the same.

He nuzzles me so close. I'm sure he misses me.

Wilhelmina?

This was on the floor in the corridor

which means someone's been to the stables

and I think we both know who.

I know it's out of riding hours but I'm really worried about Thunder.

So you defied me?

It's unacceptable.

No visits to your horse until the weekend.

- But that's... - No buts, Wilhelmina.

You've brought this on yourself.

(French) Today, the sun is shining.

"Sun is shining."

Today, the sun is shining.

Irene, what is it?

Wilhelmina, what was it?

Bill?

Bill? Bill?

What are you doing? Get up.

It's not her fault, Mam'zelle. She's just thinking of Thunder.

Le tonnerre?

Why? There is not a cloud in the sky.

Tonnerre means Thunder.

Yes, I love Thunder.

It's lovely of you to be interested.

You English. So obsessed with the weather.

So, Wilhelmina. Tu aimes tonnere pourquoi?

She's asking why you love Thunder.

J'aime tonnerre mucho.

And also...

How do you say ride?

Ride? Why would you ride thunder?

Ride.

Neigh. Neigh.

Je ride Tonnerre. Neigh. Neigh.

Stop immediately!

Why is she so cross?

She was asking about the weather sort of thunder.

Not your horse.

I will not have this behaviour.

You will come with me to Miss Grayling. Allez.

I honestly did think Mam'zelle was asking about my horse.

He really is your world, isn't he?

Miss Johnson's told me you're still visiting him

outside of riding hours.

I know I'm being dreadful

but it's awful not seeing him.

It hurts.

I know that sounds odd, but it really does.

Come and sit down. I want to show you something.

That's Snowball.

We were inseparable too.

Is that of you?

A very long time ago, but yes.

I loved horses too.

I still do.

I've seen you out riding. You're jolly good.

Miss Grayling

I really want to behave

but Thunder's...

well, you said it right, he's my world.

You're at school now.

Being on Thunder all day is not an option.

Girls work best when they're happy

and you're really not, are you?

Let's put our heads together then. Work out what we can do to help.

You were in there for ages.

I'm sorry we laughed like that. We made it all far worse.

No, it's fine.

Really, it is. Miss Grayling loves horses.

And so she's gonna make sure Thunder's exercised.

She said she'd speak to Miss Johnson and Mam'zelle

and if I do really well in French tomorrow

I can see Thunder before the weekend.

Good old Miss Grayling.

I can help you with French. We can work after supper if you want.

I'll stay up all night if I have to.

So, Wilhelmina?

Miss Grayling assures me you will have studied

so now we shall see.

Stand up.

In French, please.

(French) "The sun was shining.

I took a nice walk with my friends.

Then we had a picnic."

Amazing.

Is that good?

Yes, that's fine. Well done. You can sit down.

Number two, please.

Ellen? Number two, please.

(French) "The snow has fallen."

Wilhelmina? Not yet. That is completely unacceptable.

But it's not me.

- It really isn't. - No, she's right.

That's a real horse.

It's Thunder. Why's no one with him?

- What are you doing? - Thunder's out there.

Something must be wrong.

Wilhelmina, wait.

Wait here. No one is to move.

I can't see. Let me through. I can't see.

Thunder, what is it, boy?

Who was riding you? Thunder, where are they?

Wilhelmina, what are you up to? Why is this horse here?

A groom must have taken him out.

I think there might have been an accident.

Do you think someone is hurt?

Wilhelmina, what are you doing?

- He could be dangerous. - He's not.

He shouldn't be here. Someone might have fallen.

Or he could have just bolted from the stables.

Thunder would never do that.

Is Thunder all right?

Darrell Rivers, I told you to stay in the classroom.

I know, and I'm sorry.

I just thought I might be able to help.

I really do think something's wrong.

Wilhelmina, take Thunder to the stables.

Darrell, you go too. Find a groom, and report back to me. Understood?

Come on, boy.

Come on.

They're coming back. Everyone get back into place.

Go... go.

Thunder, come on.

He doesn't want to go in.

Why, boy? What is it?

Oh, Ron.

Thank goodness.

Thunder? What happened?

Who took him out?

He turned up at the school, all saddled but no sign of a rider.

It must have been a groom, but they wouldn't leave him.

We need to organize a search party.

If someone is hurt, Thunder will take us to them, won't you, boy?

See?

You're right. He is trying to tell us something.

I'll come too. If someone is hurt, you'll need help.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Come on. Take us to them, boy.

I'll raise the alarm.

- There. - I think that's someone.

Bill. Quick. It's not a groom.

- It's Miss Grayling. - Miss Grayling?

I have never been more relieved to see Malory Towers girls.

I was turning back.

A seagull spooked him.

My leg.

I'm afraid it's broken.

Don't try and move it.

- We need to get help. - I'll go.

Come on, boy, we need to be quick. Miss Grayling's in a terrible mess.

Ride carefully.

It's all right, Darrell.

Legs break, but they do mend too.

I know a bit about first aid from Daddy.

Let me see if I can make you more comfortable.

That's a good idea.

We'll put this under your head, help you rest more.

I have every faith in you, Darrell.

Bill will be back soon, bound to be. Thunder's ever so fast.

You know he came to find her? We were in French.

He made such a racket.

- Thunder's a hero then. - He really is.

I'll slide this underneath your head.

That's a lot better.

I'm so lucky you came.

Wilhelmina, what are you doing?

I told you to take that horse back to the stables.

But, it's Miss Grayling. She's the one that got thrown.

Darrell's with her on the cliff.

She's broken her leg. She's in awful pain.

I'll call for an ambulance.

Ron, get that horse back to the stables.

Well done, Wilhelmina. Now join the rest of your class.

No arguing.

You really are quite something, aren't you, boy?

Isn't he just?

- Four tall towers - Four tall towers

- That train by esteem - That train by esteem

- The cliff corner view - The cliff corner view

- Of the school of our dreams - Of the school of our dreams

- Four tall towers - Four tall towers

- Teach us how to strive - Teach us how to strive

- To be women the world can lean on - To be women the world can lean on

- Women who will thrive - Women who will thrive

No, Miss Grayling.

You know, Darrell

if it's what you decide you want to do

you'll make a fabulous doctor one day.

Please, you have to stay awake.

You might have concussion. Miss Grayling?

Miss Grayling?

The ambulance.

They're here. You'll be fine.

Over here, over here!

The doctors at the hospital will take very good care of her.

Poor Miss Grayling. What a shock.

My uncle fell off a horse. He broke his leg and lost an eye.

Gwendoline, please.

Oh well, I mean, his other eye's absolutely fine.

Bill? Are you all right?

- How's Miss Grayling? - What happened?

Miss Grayling will be fine now

you should all be very proud of Darrell.

The ambulance man said she kept a very cool head.

I think a double merit might be in order.

Three cheers for Darrell.

It was Bill who got the help.

Well, perhaps Wilhelmina should have a double merit as well.

Can I, really?

For Darrell and for Bill.

- Hip, hip... - Hooray!

- Hip, hip... - Hooray!

- Hip, hip... - Hooray!

Miss Grayling said Thunder was a hero.

She's such a good sport.

Now. It's been quite a day.

I think a treat.

I'll organise some cocoa. Matron, Mam'zelle?

Now, I didn't want to alarm the girls

but the ambulance men said that it's a very bad break

and Miss Grayling could be away for some time.

I've telephoned the governors.

Mr Lacey was shocked, of course, but he's confident that we'll manage.

So, someone will need to take charge.

Miss Rougier, you've been here the longest...

Well, actually...

Mr. Lacey asked me to step in.

I didn't feel I could refuse.

Well, you'll... you'll have my full support.

- Absolutely. - Thank you.

No one can be Miss Grayling, but I shall do my best.

Well, I should let the other staff know.

Miss Johnson? Might we have a word?

As Bill's been so brilliant rescuing Miss Grayling, could she...

Can I see Thunder? I'd be super quick.

No, definitely not.

After today, we really do need to take stock.

Oh. Well, tomorrow then?

Actually, I think we should go back to the original plan.

You can see your horse only at the weekend.

But that's not fair.

Miss Grayling said I could see him before the weekend

and I tried so hard.

That was before this dreadful accident.

I'm to be in charge until Miss Grayling returns.

I'm sure you'll both support me.

Now, it's been a very long day.

Jean, please take Wilhelmina back to the dorm.

Come on, Bill. Best leave it now.

I drew this for you.

It's Thunder.

How clever.

It's to replace the one I broke.

Well done for today, old boy.

You really are a star.

He really is.

Miss Johnson's bound to understand how Thunder helped today.

Yes, she's a good sort, really.