clocking in for snakes and ladders

Matthew Duff is staying with Grandpa and Granny (aka Mr & Mrs Rev T) for a few days. When he is not honing his skills with the rugby ball in the gardens, Matthew has coloured in a snakes and ladders board and also made a particularly fine clock. Grandpa is especially grateful for the clock as it reminds him what time he should have his tea. After which, he's often known to look wistfully at the wine-rack and declare: "Well Matthew, I've had my tea..."