At some previous point in time, two children were born to Hilda and Dulbert Cramp. The children were called Horrid and Special. Hilda was not particularly good at mothering. Dulbert was prone to excessive television watching, and didn't like children. But having known nothing different, Horrid and Special got by just fine, really, and although not what you would call precocious, or witty, or handsome children, were quite okay. (To be continued.)