Me: Happy Easter everybody.
Nell: And the same to you. Now, which hat do you prefer?
Me: Hard to say. They’re both striking.
Nell: I need to make a decision. Sunday Songs are starting in a few minutes.
Me: I rather like the boater.
Nell; Fine. You can wear the red one.
Me: Oh, I don’t know about that, Nell. I’m not sure red is my colour.
Nell: Have the boater then.
Me: Why do I have to wear a hat at all?
Nell: It’s Easter. Everyone wears a hat. You know they do.
Me: Even Henry and Horst?
Nell: Didn’t you notice their top hats?
Me: I can’t say I did.
Nell: Well, I noticed something in the refrigerator.
Me: Yorkshire pudding batter? I know Poppy’s cooking roast beef.
Nell: No. A headless chocolate bunny.
Me: Oh dear.
Nell: This is very wrong for so many reasons.
Me: I agree.
Nell: Chocolate is dangerous for dogs.
Me: Yes, I know.
Nell: Which is why I don’t allow it in the house.
Me: Yes.
Nell: Except for Easter.
Me: It is Easter.
Nell: Easter Sunday.
Me: It is Easter Sunday.
Nell: The bunny was headless last night.
Me: Too much partying?
Nell: Not funny.
Me: Okay, it was me. I couldn’t resist it.
Nell: You do realise you could get your ears boxed, don’t you?
Me: That’s a bit much.
Nell: The Easter Terrier is not a fan of chocolate or the Easter Bunny. Ask Poppy.
Me: Is that why everyone is wearing a hat?
Nell: You would be wise to put the red hat on right now.
Me: I’m not sure my sisters know they have to wear hats when they come to lunch.
Nell: Of course they do. It says it on their invitations.
Me: I see. Sorry.
