Clementine and her sister were frequently sent to stay with their cousins .
Clementine 's widowed mother spent long periods in Africa after marrying Captain Courteney Brocklehust , a game warden .
Clementine and mother 's sister were frequently sent to stay with their cousins .
Clementine 's widowed mother spent long periods in Africa after marrying Captain Courteney Brocklehust , a game warden .