"Stay indoors!" said Appleby.
"For a month or two? You must be joking!"
The Mennyms are once again in hiding, terrified of being discovered by their friendly neighbours. Strict rules have been laid down about who can leave the house and when, and Appleby can't stand it: she's going mad with boredom!
As tempers fray, and patience wears thin, the Mennyms realise that the greatest danger comes not from outside - but from within.