The basket in the boot-room, the disagreement with IIIA over Pythagoras, the interruptions, the upset to Miss Combes, and a light scolding from the headmaster: all in a day's work for A.J. Wentworth.
It's difficult to keep boys out of mud if they are left to their own devices and, with Wentworth in charge of the botany ramble, they revert to type. The headmaster is appalled at the condition of Form IIIA on their return.
A diverse day for Wentworth as he has an argument with Matron over a sock. And then there's Little Johnny and the Headmaster's maidenhair fern, not to mention the incident with Mrs Carter.
The headmaster begins to worry about Wentworth's mental state when Form IIIA impersonate the Hitler Youth. His doubts are further strengthened by Wentworth's message after finding a pigeon in his desk.
Founder's Day is the biggest event in the school calendar, but A.J. may still encounter difficulties.
Major Faggott, Mr Rawlinson's temporary replacement, arrives at Burgrove and his appearance annoys Wentworth. But when A.J.'s umbrella sets off the fire alarm he has difficulty explaining what he is doing in Matron's bedroom!
