Crumb house rules

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(based on Mrs Crumb’s house rules in Mr Stink )

1. Do not talk to tramps (or “such creatures” page 14).
2. The TV is turned off while eating meals (page 28).
3. The downstairs toilet is locked and can only to be used by “very important guests” (page 29).
4. The china tea set is only used for the “best” occasions (page 29).
5. Do not answer the door or go outside unless you are properly dressed, especially if you are Mrs Crumb (page 29).
6. Sausages, burgers, fish fingers, soft drinks and ice-cream are not suitable foods for eating, especially if you buy them from a van (page 33).
7. Mrs Crumb can eat one luxury chocolate mint each day (page 34).
8. Homework must be done between 4 and 6pm every day, even in school holidays (page 47).
9. Mrs Crumb does not believe in holidays (page 48).
10. Do not interrupt Mrs Crumb when she is speaking (page 60).