The groups make a visit to a London sanatorium in order to partake of the waters for the good of their health. Regrettably the mortality rate proves to be rather higher than one might reasonably expect.
Pets are always a great help in times of stress. And in times of starvation too.
Ms. Walthorpe advises that – in line with government thinking – the bed-bound are perfect targets for austerity measures. Leftovers are ideal food, since the patient will appreciate anything you provide for them. And, she says, the less frequently you provide, the more grateful they become.