Smiling African Man has grown his woolly white beard considerably, not to mention his literally 'afro' hair, and says he'll hardly feel the cold in merely his underwear. But Old Lady is tutting loudly, and has A Plan.
She sends for Sam The Skull, who brings his housemates along too, and they hunt assiduously for the missing clothes, having been promised a reward of delicious cooked chicken slices and a large bowl of milk. They are also instructed to keep Billy the Squid and the other very naughty mischief-makers under their eye, and order is restored.
"This is a bit like a classroom..." mutters Old Lady. "Er...wait........"