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Ann-Louise is hosting a tea party, and remarks on how certain items from her tea set have gone missing. She also tells Sock Monkey and Crow that it is time to leave a tea biscuit for the Trumbernick who lives in the grandfather clock. When Crow asks what is a Trumbernick, she explains that he is a mythic figure who none have seen; yet everyday the biscuit is taken. Sock Monkey loves the idea of a supernatural character living in the house. Crow notes that many items have gone missing in the house lately, and the two investigate the innards of the clock to find the missing items, as well as a suspicious-looking Blue Jay. The Jay blames the thefts on the Trumbernick. This troubles Crow, but not Sock Monkey, who romanticizes the Trumbernick as a Robin Hood. This all unravels when they later catch the Jay in the act of stealing yet another item. The Jay mocks the two for believing in the Trumbernick, and escapes. The news is crushing for Sock Monkey, who thinks this spells the end of all such creatures, tooth fairies, leprechauns, and the like. Crow and Sock Monkey drown their sorrows, and awaken from their stupor later in the company of the Trumpernick. The Trumpernick, having heard of the Jay's knavery, sets out for revenge. 19 pages.
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