Figure 1.--Here is an illustration by Harold Earnshaw showing a "mix up" in the Den. Apparently an older boy has intruded in the younger boy's form room. The younger boys here all wear the Eton suit uniform.
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Figure 1.--Here is an illustration by Harold Earnshaw showing a "mix up" in the Den. Apparently an older boy has intruded in the younger boy's form room. The younger boys here all wear the Eton suit uniform. |
We do not yet know the plot. The book is narated by a boy nammed Durrant. The illustrations give us some idea as to the events in the book. There are school scenes which give a wonderful feel for a British private school in the early 20th century. There is also the question of a missing Eton collar. Another scene shows a mix up in "the Den" which looks to be a form room. Apparently an older boy has intruced in the younger boys' santuary, but I'm bit sure about the actual turn of affairs.
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