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It's a strange shade of green. Is that all you could find?

It'll be all right.

Matron will be here soon.

Come along now, Clarissa. Hurry up.

I want Matron to see it from the end of the drive.

Asking Miss Grayling was a lovely idea, Gwen.

Matron left so quick, we never got to thank her.

Yes, well, let's hope today is so wonderful

that she decides to stay for good.

That why you asked her back?

Going to trick her into st...?

She's... She's here!

Quickly now! Quickly!

Go! Run!

Well, let's stop flapping around with it.

Gwen... You've put it the wrong way round.

Me? Yes, you. Oh!

Thank you. Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray!

Gwen!

Matron!

Welcome. Honestly, Gwendoline,

I did not want a fuss. Really, you could...

You could flag down a plane with that thing.

Today is all about you. And I have planned everything.

We'll start with the tour. I do not need a tour.

Well, um, think about it as a jolly jaunt down memory lane.

And then we have tea, and then speeches, of course...

And then will there be time for breathing?

Clarissa, you're looking well. Hello, Matron.

How was your journey? It was brilliant.

We tried to memorise every queen and king of England.

Yes, and there are many, many, many kings and queens of England.

THEY CHUCKLE

Girls, this is Nancy. She's my...

Aunt Kitty, was this your home?

Yes. Once upon a time, it was my home.

Come along. Let's get inside.

Aunt Kitty?

THEY OOH

SHE SCREAMS

Matron, Matron, do you remember that painting?

Nancy?

Yes, Gwendoline, I remember the painting.

The horses are beautiful. Yes, they are.

And the carpet has just been cleaned.

Wonderful.

So Nancy's your niece?

No, she's my ward, which means I'm her guardian. I look after her.

Now, look at that - Head Girl, Darrell Rivers.

I knew she'd make it. And I'm her deputy.

You are?

You are. Ah, yes, of course you are.

Well, it seems a lot's changed since I was last here.

Doesn't it bring back fond memories? Fond memories?

I haven't washed a PE kit in over a year.

And then over here, we've got some more paintings.

Like this one. Is that Henry VIII?

Yes. Yes, I believe so.

Now, Nancy, you wait here and read your book.

I'll come and find you when I'm done with Gwendoline.

All right.

I'm off to breakfast. Have you eaten yet?

Not yet. May I join her, Aunt Kitty? Er...

Perhaps you could come to lessons, too?

Better than waiting around.

Now, hang on... That is terrific, Clarissa.

You take Nancy, and I will look after Matron.

Come on, let's go get some breakfast. Fine.

But be back at the stairs at 12 o'clock.

Don't be late. We won't.

This is wonderful. We will begin our tour

and we can visit all of your favourite haunts.

I'm really not the nostalgic type, Gwendoline.

Well, we'll see about that. Follow me.

Matron! Oh!

Oh, I'm so happy to see you.

And you, Miss Grayling.

Oh, I was delighted to receive the invitation.

Do you have time for a chat?

I would love to catch up before the staff tea.

Er, no, no, we are on a very tight...

I would love a chat.

Now, you run along, Gwendoline.

I'll come and find you.

So this is the Grand Hall.

We've got many portraits.

People who owned Malory Towers.

Oh, everyone, this is Nancy.

Nancy, everyone. Pleased to meet you.

Are you going to be joining the school?

Not many schools accept people like me.

Really? Why?

They think I won't keep up because I have Down's syndrome.

What is Down's syndrome?

It means I might take longer to learn some things,

but I can do anything I put my mind to.

So you're just visiting?

Yes, with Aunt Kitty.

Oh, she means Matron. Matron Maher.

Aunt Kitty?

Matron certainly has claws.

Matron never mentioned having a niece.

When Mother died, I was put in an orphanage.

Then Aunt Kitty took me in. That's good of her.

She was very kind.

This place is enormous.

Wait till you see the rest of it.

There's the pool, the music room. So you don't study all day?

No.

No, we also have fun, like we have midnight feasts and play pranks.

And at the moment, we're treasure hunting.

What sort of treasure?

A chess set.

We were sent this.

Oh, a white queen.

The rest are hidden in a time capsule in the Lady Jane Bed?

We just don't know where that is.

I've seen this before.

You have?

Here?

Did you know the Tudors only painted very important people?

It's the exact same set.

I can't believe we didn't spot it before.

"Signe cum rege."

BELL RINGS

I'm hopeless at Latin.

Uh, it means "sign with the king."

And what does that mean?

Wait, does it mean...? Henry VIII.

The king who had six wives?

The one who used to...

THEY LAUGH

Nancy's a wonder.

You should ask Mr Parker about the portrait. Perhaps...

What's going on?

Susan!

Please tell Mr Parker that Clarissa is going to be late for class

because the deputy head girl needs her assistance.

But we only tidied this morning. What are you doing?

It turns out that sentiment doesn't work on Matron.

But I have a new idea. And you are going to help me.

What is it?

Matron's not going to return if she thinks that we're coping well.

So... You want us to make a mess?

Are you sure that's a good idea?

Wouldn't you like some time back?

It is beastly managing chores and schoolwork.

You're right.

Whoopsie!

Mm, perfect.

Clarissa, there is just one more thing that I need you to do for me.

Look what Alicia gave to June, Mr Parker.

Oh, my!

This is interesting.

We think it was Henry VIII's. Henry VIII, you say?

There is a painting of him in the hall.

Nancy noticed he was playing with the exact same pieces.

I know just the one you're talking about.

And it's a pleasure to meet you, Nancy.

Um, Mr Parker, did King Henry have a connection to Malory Towers?

He did indeed.

Did you know this school was once a Tudor monastery?

You mean monks lived here?

For a while, but then Henry shut it down and gifted the building

to one of his courtiers, along with...

The chess set!

Bit of a boring present.

Henry was a good chess player.

Well, you certainly know your history.

It's my favourite subject. Such enthusiasm.

And it's true.

Henry's chess sets were amongst his most prized possessions.

So this chess piece must be worth a fortune.

Not on its own, but a full set would be invaluable.

That may not be gold or silver, but that there is real Tudor treasure.

BIKE BELL RINGS

What time is your train?

We have a taxi at midday, and I really should go

and see what Gwendoline's up to.

DOOR OPENING

Oh! Oops!

Gwendoline! Will you stop skulking around like that?

Sorry, Matron.

I just... We're just a bit behind on schedule

and I want you to see the San before the staff tea.

I worked here long enough to know what the San looks like, thank you.

Well, actually, I'm a little bit concerned about it.

Concerned about the San? Why?

I think it's best that you see it for yourself.

Really, Gwendoline, this is so unnecessary.

SHE GASPS

What in the name of Lady Jane Malory has happened in here?

Well, with no matron in North Tower, it's simply not being used.

So they've turned my San into a wash house?!

Dreadful. Especially after all your hard work.

Really rather a tragedy.

Well, no, that's a little dramatic.

And anyway, I suppose it's not my San any more, so...

Ow!

Ow, ow! Clarissa, what on earth is wrong?

I sprained it walking down the stairs.

It really hurts. Come in. Sit.

Make space. Gwendoline, move! Ooh.

Well, it doesn't look swollen.

Are you quite sure that it's sprained?

Ow, ow, ow! Oh, right. Sit there.

I'll strap it up.

It is such a good job that you're here, Matron.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have known what to do.

Gwen is right. Malory Towers is not the same without you.

Mm.

Well...

Look at this.

Good work. Now we're on to phase two.

Limp. Limp, remember!

Is there something wrong, Matron?

Medicines are all jumbled.

Well, if you think that's disorganised,

you ought to see the dorm.

What's the matter with the dorm?

Well...the third form have become a little lax lately.

They're long overdue an inspection. A dorm inspection?

You can come and see, if you like.

We could do with an expert. Say no more.

Ow!

Ow, ow.

Well, this is appalling.

Who let it get like this?

Clarissa, what happened to your ankle?

And what happened to the dorm? I don't remember it being so messy.

Well, it's not our job to tidy up.

Well, then whose job is it?

Matron's normally, but we don't have one, so...

Oh! Oh, I'm stuck.

Jo, this is Matron. Matron, this is...

Josephine Jones, I presume.

Miss Grayling told me all about you. She did?

Oh.

How do you do? Charmed.

Now, go and pick up those shoes immediately.

Felicity, strip the beds. June, open the windows.

The rest of you, clothes and books.

I want this room spotless in ten minutes.

Let me help. No, Nancy!

CHATTER

Oh, pass me the cards. OK.

It's just...unbelievable.

Miss Grayling really does need another matron.

You are so right.

Speaking of Miss Grayling, the staff tea awaits.

Surprise! Oh!

Oh, my goodness.

Look at all this!

Gwendoline has organised quite the spread.

Well, a hostess is only as good as her last event.

Oh, Mr Parker! I will leave you all to catch up.

Be sure to return for the presentation.

And don't forget the gift.

Mr Parker, how's little Kathleen?

She's not so little any more. She's walking now.

Already? How long has it been?

Beaucoup trop longtemps.

We have so much to talk about. Yes.

You can start by telling me who turned my San into a wash house.

Oh, your faces!

"If you want to find me, you must use your head.

"My treasure sleeps in the Lady Jane bed."

We must be missing something.

Where else could you hide a bed? Maybe it's small.

Perhaps Lady Jane had a doll's house.

Maybe it's not a bed bed. What do you mean?

Well, there are riverbeds and oyster beds.

There are no oysters on school grounds.

What about flowerbeds? That's brilliant.

Maybe there's a flower named after Lady Jane.

Let's find a gardening manual.

Great idea. I'll go and get the others.

LAUGHTER

We're here to celebrate someone who needs no introduction.

Matron. Kathleen.

Though we were sad to see you go,

you will always be part of the Malory Towers family.

And as a token of our thanks...

..Gwendoline. Oh!

Goodness!

SHE GASPS

I don't know what to say.

Today's been so wonderful, I almost don't want to leave.

Almost?

Should you ever wish to return, you'd be most welcome.

Thank you, Miss Grayling, but...

..I have other obligations now. Other obligations?

Do you mean Nancy?

I beg your pardon?

Gwendoline, Matron's private life is none of your concern.

Oh, is that the time? It's nearly noon.

I will fetch Nancy and meet you in the entrance hall.

Sorry. Let's finish our tea.

Nancy! A word, please. Can it wait?

No, no. It's urgent. Uh, meet us in the gardens.

I have an important question for you.

Yeah?

Would you like to come to school here?

Yes. More than anything.

And Matron wants to come back too. She does?

Y-Yes. She's, er... She's too proud to admit it,

but if you were to ask her, then she'd have the perfect excuse.

Yes!

Yes. Come with me.

There's so many "Lady's" flowers.

Lady's Smock.

The Lady Slipper.

And the Lady Kate Rose.

Wait, you skipped a page.

Oh, my gosh!

Here it is.

The Lady Jane Rose. Crimson red.

And the petals are just the same.

So that must mean the time capsule is right under our feet.

What are we waiting for? Let's get digging.

Jo! Celeste!

Ah! Susan, try to dig there.

Ah, June, just there.

Yeah, there.

Uh, Felicity, can you just really dig in?

Um, Clarissa, just there.

Perhaps you should as well, Jo. I'm not digging.

Come on, dig.

Nancy, I said be back at 12. It's five past.

We've a train to catch. Apologies, Matron.

I will leave you two to talk.

Aunt Kitty, it's been a fantastic day. What's that?

Oh, it's just a small token of appreciation

for my many years of service here.

They really like you. Why not come back?

Come back here? I beg your pardon?

It could work. I could study here.

You could study here? No, Nancy.

No, that's out of the question. But why?

Because...

..look!

Because it's...it's too expensive.

I-I could never afford to send you here.

But Gwen said... Gwendoline?

Gwendoline.

Did she put this notion into your head?

It's a great idea. I'd love to stay.

Right.

Hold this.

Wait here.

Nancy! We were worried you'd left.

I'm not going anywhere until I find this time capsule.

Glad you're here. That's brilliant. Dig there.

Can you see anything yet? Just a piece of old china.

Oh, wait. Look!

What's that? Is this...?

Malory Towers, 1929.

The year the time capsule was buried.

This must have been attached. So it was here.

But where is it now? Girls?

What on earth are you doing?

Please, Miss Grayling, we were looking for the time capsule.

Well, that's no excuse for...

I don't believe it.

It can't be. Are you all right, Miss Grayling?

This is from my grandfather's chess set.

It's a Grayling family heirloom.

I haven't seen it in ages. I thought it was lost forever.

Where did you find it?

Alicia's mother found the chess set in the attic

when she was at Malory Towers.

She sent Alicia the white queen.

And what about the rest of it?

They were put in the time capsule and buried in the Lady Jane bed.

Nancy figured out that meant the rosebed.

She was right.

But someone already got here first.

The time capsule's gone.

Well, let that be the end of it, then.

Now, fix this rosebed before the groundskeeper sees.

Miss Grayling?

Yes, Nancy. Can I have a place at the school?

Does Matron know you want this?

She says we can't afford it,

but I know she really misses it here.

Please help.

Come with me.

Gwendoline Mary Lacey, don't you dare try to run from me.

I can explain.

You had no right to put ideas in Nancy's head.

To make her want things she cannot have.

Why, though?

She could study, you could work and...

..and I wouldn't have to darn socks any more.

You're meddling in our lives just so that you can avoid a few chores.

How could you? Matron!

Gwendoline, would you join Nancy and me in my study?

Yes, of course.

I think, Gwendoline, you should start with an apology, don't you?

I really am sorry, Matron.

And Nancy.

I shouldn't have interfered. No, you shouldn't.

Though I must say, while her methods were foolish,

her idea isn't wholly misguided.

I hear Nancy would like a place at Malory Towers.

Of course she would.

But we have been turned away from so many other schools.

All because I'm different. It isn't fair.

No, it isn't.

I couldn't stand to think that Malory Towers might be the same.

Matron...

..Malory Towers isn't like other schools.

And from what Mr Parker tells me,

and what I've seen for myself, Nancy has all the qualities we look for.

Yes, but...

And as you know, we always have offered free places

to children and wards of staff.

So perhaps Nancy would like to join her new friends in the third?

And you, Matron, could return.

What do you think?

Well, I think it's not up to me.

Nancy?

I do hope Nancy's all right. Miss Grayling looked rather stern.

We should write to her when we find the time capsule.

You won't have to write. I'll be right here with you.

Nancy! You look amazing.

Does that mean you're staying? Yes, she is.

And so am I.

Oh, Clarissa, it seems your ankle has made a remarkable recovery.

Oh...well, you just did such a good job of strapping it up.

Now that I am back, I expect North Tower

to return to its usual standards.

Do I make myself clear? Yes, Matron.

Hmm.

Be sure to give Nancy a true Malory Towers welcome.

I expect you will be needing this.

June?

What is it?

Everything we need for your first midnight feast.

Hey, hey, June! Come back! June!

June! June!

I want some chocolate!

Nancy gets first pick. Ginger beer!

Oh, I love ginger beer!