Nell: So you went away again and you didn’t take me.

Me: I had to take my mother to the hospital. Dogs aren’t allowed.

Nell: You came back smelling of dogs.

Me: Well, after the hospital I took my mother back to Wendover and while I was there your cousins came round.

Nell: You went to Wendover?

Me: Yes.

Nell: Without me?

Me: Yes

Nell: And there were other dogs?

Me: Yes.

Nell: I see.

Me: Sorry.