Mr Ben Part two Mr Ben is set in Kent in 1916. Ben has befriended two ragged London urchins, Lizzie and Billy, who have obviously been beaten and ill-treated. At the end of part 1, Billy tells Ben that their mother is in prison, and they have been sent to stay with their Aunt Emily who has recently moved to the village. Billy said softly “ Lizzie mean prison.” Ben said “ So that’s why you’re staying with your Aunt Emily, is it?” “ Yeah, we gotta stay wiv ‘er until Ma gets out. Which’ll be a long... Sign in to see full entry.