Papa, Victoria, Tamara and Archibald sat on a bench and ate the ice creams quickly, before they melted. Joey looked out of the sailor suit pocket his nose twitching. Papa gave a stern talk to all three, especially to Archibald. He found it hard to be too stern when Archibald said, "Tamara has saved the life of my oldest friend, when we get home I am going to give her my most treasured possession ... apart from Joey that is."
As they made their way to the tram stop, Tamara said thoughtfully "Papa, I think you must agree my parrot umbrella did come in useful this time." Before he could reply, Victoria asked, "Why were you so long getting the ice creams?" "Well," said Papa, "something happened that was rather strange. For the past few evenings just as I have reached the front door, I have noticed a lady walking around the Square, looking up at the houses. She was dressed very prettily in a green skirt and jacket, and hat with a veil. Well today, she was there when we all came out to catch the tram. Then I noticed her on the tram, and then again when we were looking at the chimpanzees. It seemed obvious she was following us, for some reason. While you were all resting, or so I thought, I looked for her."
"Did you find her?" asked Victoria. "As soon as she saw that I was coming towards her, she picked up her skirt and almost ran for the side entrance." said Papa. "It is a mystery," said Victoria. Archibald spoke in a small and rather sad voice, "My mother always used to wear green." Papa, understanding Archibald's sadness, said quickly, "Enough excitements for one day, home to Miss Drew and lunch". And all they went to catch the tram for home.