Nell: David certainly has Winning Ways.
Me: Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: People have even started drawing him.
Me: Isn’t Susan Hogan talented? I love that picture.
Nell: Yes, after a great deal of pleading from David, Frank’s family are allowing him to stay with us for a few more days.
Me: Did Charlie find them?
Nell: Yes, they are a lovely young couple who are down here on holiday.
Me: They must have been so worried.
Nell: They were. Apparently they were enjoying lunch when a peacock and a cat entered the restaurant wearing Birdberry scarves and sequins.
Me: Oh dear.
Nell: This was a little disconcerting for everyone.
Me: You don’t expect cats to get on with peacocks, do you?
Nell: That’s not the point. Then a small black Pomeranian performed a contemporary dance.
Me: Go Gladys.
Nell: Which was received with tumultuous applause and calls for an encore.
Me: She’s an excellent dancer.
Nell: Finally, an extremely large and impossibly handsome black Labrador joined the group carrying a handbag.
Me: Not something you see every day.
Nell: No. The couple were so engrossed in the dance they didn’t realise Frank was missing until later.
Me: They must have been so worried.
Nell: They were very relieved when we called them.
Me: How did you get their number?
Nell: We found his ID tag in the bottom of the handbag.
Me: I can’t believe Dave would steal a puppy.
Nell: He didn’t. The naughty pup jumped in his handbag. David didn’t realise until they were home.
Me: I see.
Nell: Anyway, he can stay until Sunday.
Me: But Frankie wanted to meet The Queen.
Nell: He will. We’re going tomorrow.
Me: Tomorrow?
Nell: Yes. Dreams can come true you know. Especially when we are involved.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
