Victorian Adventure

Victorian Adventure

Biff and Chip had been to London with Gran. They had some pictures which they put into ascrapbook. They wanted to take the book to school.

Gran came into Biff's room to look at thechildren's scrapbook. “ We had a great time in London, " said Bif. “ Thank you, Gran. ” Gran was pleased. Suddenly, the magic key glowed. It was timefor an adventure. The magic took the childreninto the little house. But did it take Gran?

The magic took them back in time to a streeton a foggy day. A boy was standing under a gaslamp. He looked at the children in surprise. “ Excuse me, " said Biff. “ Do you know wherewe are?” “ Don’t you know?” said the boy. “ This isLondon. ” He took his cap off, It wasn't a boy; it was a gir! !

“ I'm called Vicky, " said the girl. “ I'm calledVicky after the queen. ” “ what queen?” asked Biff. “ Queen Victoria, " said Vicky. “ Don't you knowanything?” “ I'm hungry, " said Vicky. “ Have you got anymoney? “ No, sorry, ” said the children. “ Come on, then, " said Vicky. “ I know wherewe can get some. Follow me.

They followed Vicky down winding streets. At last, they came to a blacksmith's. Theblacksmith was looking at a horse’s hoof. The horse needed a new shoe. “ Got any jobs, mister?” asked Vicky. “ I'll give you a penny to pump the bellows, ” said the blacksmith. The children pumped and pumped until the fireglowed hot. It was hard work.