Room Twenty-Six

...a dramatic room with four entrances and exits. "Not enough light in here," they remarked. "Not very tidy either."
"Which way now, children?" Penny asked in her most patronizing voice.
They objected to her tone, but it distracted them from the real clues. The game usually goes as we plan it, despite the intentions of our visitors, or perhaps because of their intentions.
"What the devil is this supposed to be?" one asked. They gathered around and we realized they were close to something. Simon quickly picked up the bell, ringing it loudly.
"Was this what you heard outside?"
Holding their ears they ran out the door to...

...room 30.
...room 36.
...room 38.
...room 1.