May 1- May 31, pp 89 - 105 Summary

The financial situation at Adrian's house continues to get worse and the bills aren't being paid. When the electricity company shows up and cuts off the supply, Adrian gets into trouble with his father for having allowed them into the house. Only a visit to his grandma restores Adrian's good humor. Eating toast and sitting in front of her electric fire he can relax for a while. Even Bert offers to help out with the offer of an oil heater, which Adrian declines, fearing that the dog might knock it over and cause a fire. George cheers up when he gets news that Pauline is coming home. He puts his relationship with Doreen aside, telling her that nobody can replace Pauline. Only Adrian understands that his mother is coming for a short visit, nothing more...