A Friend's Party

Plot
Stephen and Bridget are going to their friend, William who is celebrating his birthday. The Fat Controller is relaxing whilst enjoying his afternoon off. But, Lady Hatt needs to help the Vicar of Wellsworth with the upcoming Sunday fete, so the Fat Controller takes his grandchildren over to their friend's house. But, William opens the door, looking worried; there is a leaky tap in the bathroom and it is delaying his party. The Fat Controller agrees to fix the leaky tap, giving William's mother enough time to sort out the food. When the surprise guest, a magician, arrives, he realises that he forgot his top-hat. So, he asks the Fat Controller if he can borrow his top-hat, which he agrees to. After seeing one magic trick, the Fat Controller decides to stay for the party and he even tells William and the children about his railway engines. After the party, the Fat Controller declares that going to the party was much better than spending his afternoon off relaxing.

Featured characters

 * The Fat Controller
 * Stephen Hatt
 * Bridget Hatt
 * Lady Hatt
 * William
 * William's mother
 * The magician
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth (mentioned)