Ralph Rinkleman finds himself back in his own bedroom. The fire in the fireplace burns cheerily, casting all manner of ridiculous shadows on the ceiling and the walls. Mrs. Rinkleman enters, bearing a cup of tea and some toast.

'Give me a big piece of toast, please, for I've just returned from a long journey' says Ralph Rinkleman.

'Indeed,' says Mrs. Rinkleman.

'I'm sure you wouldn't believe me if I told you where I've been,' Ralph continues, but he is prevented from telling Mrs. Rinkleman about it, for just then a huge shadow leaps from the fire and covers the whole room for a moment, settling into a nearby corner and shaking its fist warningly to Ralph Rinkleman. 'Never mind,' says Ralph, 'please give me some toast.'