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"I want to go home" Hayley blurted frantically, as she entered the kitchen

Maddie was busy drying dishes at the sink

"You cannot go hoo!" Hayley covered her face, no longer holding back her tears Maddie rushed to her side, and place an arm around her "What has happened?"

"Please, Maddie-do not ask me"

"I will ask Mrs Sommers---"

Hayley panicked "You must not ask her!"

Maddie rubbed Hayley's arm as she spoke "Only permission for you to be relieved of your duties"

They heard a male voice from behind them "Please allow me to take her home"

Maddie looked over Hayley's shoulder and spoke

"We cannot ask you to leave your party, Mr Sommers"

Maddie noticed his wet clothes

"Nonsense, I'll change ht back"