Conservatory/Story

### Story summary

Maddie hears noises from the Conservatory and finds Mr Winston again! He tells Maddie about the Boulton lillies and disappears. Maddie finds a note under the lillies. It's another clue from Charlie.

### **Dialogue**

Maddie: Okay Conservatory, let's see why Grandpa sketched you!

Maddie: Aaahhh! Who's there?!

Butler: Argh! Get back, you fiend, or you'll feel the cold steel of my candlestick! I - oh!

Maddie: Winston? Winston the butler?! What are you doing here?

Maddie: If you're here to steal something for my Uncle Leonard, then think again!

Butler: I'm not! I shall tell you, Mistress Boulton, but you may not like the answer.

Maddie: Well? Why are you here, Winston, if it's not for Uncle Leonard?

Butler: I can promise you that I'm not here for him. Master Leonard and I have... parted ways.

Maddie: You have? What happened?

Butler: Master Leonard finally pushed me too far. I now find myself with no job, and no home.

Maddie: What did he ask you to do?

Butler: Ah, Mistress Boulton, that remains between myself and Master Leonard.

After Task 26-15 :

Maddie: You said I wouldn't like the reason you're here. What is it, if it isn't to steal for Leonard?

Butler: I wanted to pick some of the famous Boulton Lilies! I, well. I rather missed their scent, you see.

Maddie: Oh! I guess I can understand that since they are so lovely.

Maddie: But umm... There's something other than the Lilies smelling here. Something... Well, not very good, to be honest.

Butler: I think I know what you mean, Mistress Boulton.

After Task 26-17:

Maddie: What is that smell? Is it coming from that huge flower?

Butler: I'm afraid so... That's a very special flower with a dark story.

Maddie: Oh? What is it?

Butler: Telling this makes my heart heavy, Mistress Boulton. But this flower is not a typical flower.

Butler: It's usually referred by its latin name Rafflesia, but I've grown to know it as a "corpse flower".

Maddie: A corpse flower? That's not a pretty name for a flower. But.. it explains the smell though.

Butler: It's a very unusual one and very hard to grow outside of wilderness. In fact, it takes a great dedication and care to keep one alive.

Butler: ... and, of course, these seeds. I belive these belong to you, Mistress Boulton.

Butler: Take these seeds and seedling kit. However, I have doubts as to whether you will be able to grow the corpseflower as successfully as your - oh, I've said too much.

Maddie: My who?! Who managed to grow them? And why?!

Butler: That's a story for another time, Mistress Boulton. Like I said, I'm here for the Boulton Lilies.

After 26-19 (and receiving the Seedling kit)
Butler: Take these seeds and seedling kit. However, I have my doubts as to whether you will be able to grow the corpse flower as successfully as your - oh, I've said too much.
Maddie: My who?! Who managed to grow them? And why?!

Butler: That’s a story for another time, Mistress Boulton. Like I said, I’m here for the Boulton Lilies.

After 26-25?

Maddie: Sounds dark. But fine! We’ll be back to this later! Meanwhile, can you please tell me something Winston: Did you ever speak to y grandpa Charlie?

Butler: Of course, mistress Boulton. In fact, I would say that we became rather good friends.

Maddie: Then you’ll be pleased to hear that he is still alive! He called me recently.

Butler: He’s alive? I knew it!

After task 26-31

Maddie: You said you knew Charlie was alive? How would you know that?

Butler: Master Leonard mentioned Charles being in trouble not long before he “died”. He even said he wouldn’t be surprised if Charlie went on the run!

Maddie: Do you know what kind of trouble he was in?

Butler: I’m sorry but I don’t.

After task 26-33

Maddie: What about the Conservatory, Winston? Do you know what’s special about his place?

Butler: Of course. Your Grandpa built it for Madam Ursula a few years after they were married. He worked hard to make the Boulton Lilies bloom in here – they are her favorite flowers, after all

Maddie: Do you know if he hid something here? Something that might show why he left?

Maddie: Winston?! Winston? Where did he go?! It’s like he vanished!

Maddie: Let’s think… Winston said the Boulton Lilies were the flowers Grandpa planted. Maybe if I look for clues among those flowers I’ll find something!

After task 26-97

Maddie: Hi Julius?! This is good timing. I was just about to read this old letter that I found… *to whom it may concern. I, Charles Boulton, am alive and well. If you are reading this, then it means my wife Ursula has been framed for my murder! I hereby state that Ursula is innocent, and all proof you require can be found in the Boulton Mansion.*” I don’t believe it! We can show this to the police and get the charges against Grandma dropped!

Julius: I wouldn’t be too sure about that, Maddie. One, there is no evidence that this letter was written by Charlie. Two, there is no evidence that this was written after his presumed date of death! No, we’d need to take more that just this to the police. You’ll need hard evidence to prove Ursula’s innocence.

Maddie: then I know just what I have to do. I need to finally get inside the mansion!

After task 26-240 and turning in the seedling kit.

Maddie: Wow! Everything looks wonderful! I’m no horticulturist, but safe to say I did a good job restoring the place. Look at all there pretty flowers! No wonder Charlie liked it here so much. I think it’s sweet that he planted all these Boulton Lilies for Grandma. And the scent of them almost overpowers the stink of the corpse flower, Yuck! I still can’t believe I managed to grow one… just like my – well, someone else in the family. One day I’ll get to the bottom of this. Meanwhile, I don’t think I’ll need the seedling kit for now. I’ll hide it somewhere so I can use it later!