"Dick" has been saved from a caning by "Paul´s" visit to school. "Paul" has given him a sovereign. If "Dick" can evade Dr. Grimstone, he can escape to London. Last of the present series.

"Paul" Bultitude has given Marmaduke Paradine power of attorney to run the business, and has recovered from his illness by using Barbara's wish on the Garuda stone. "Dick" Bultitude at Crichton House School is awaiting a caning for receiving a note from a female admirer in church.

The magic of the Garuda stone is still working on Dick Bultltude and his father, Paul, who are occupying each other's bodies. "Dick's" problems at school have been made worse by his rejection of the affections of Dulcie Grimstone. "Paul," in London finds that the middle-aged body he's inhabiting won't stand his pace of life and is taken ill.

Paul Bultitude, having been changed by magic into his son, Dick, angers the headmaster with his adult behavior, while Dick, who has been changed into his father, befriends the office boy.

Since Dick changed bodies with his father, Paul's schooldays have been going badly for Dick, while the new Paul makes a lot of changes at home and at the office.
 

Dick and his father Paul have changed bodies. At boarding school; Dick is becoming very unpopular while, in London, Paul enjoys his adult freedom. 

The first of a new series based on F. Anstey's classic novel about a middle-aged man in a boy's body.