Me: I had a lovely birthday. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages.
Nell: The weather was certainly kind.
Me: Yes. It was wonderful to see the sun again.
Nell: I almost walked to the sea.
Me: You would have managed to get there if you hadn’t worn yourself out chasing that friendly young German Shepherd.
Nell: He annoyed me.
Me: He just wanted to play. He didn’t know you were a grumpy old lady.
Nell: Harriet never stopped running.
Me: I know. Forwards and backwards between us and Kev.
Nell: Didn’t I see her surfing at one point?
Me: It was an accidental surf. The wave was bigger than she thought. She still loved it.
Nell: David seems a little more thoughtful after his escapade.
Me: I think it’s part of the whole charade. He’s supposed to be sad because he lost the box of diamonds.
Nell: I shall be glad when Sally’s collected it.
Me: Where is the box?
Nell: It’s best you don’t know.
Me: I have a feeling it’s in my bedroom.
Nell: Why?
Me: Dave keeps running up there, looking around, and running back down again.
Nell: That’s just David.
Me: And you’ve started sleeping up there.
Nell: I enjoy sleeping on the other Yellow Chair.
Me: It’s not in my underwear drawer, is it?
Nell: Absolutely not. How could you suggest such a thing?
Me: I already checked my dressing table.
Nell: Fine. You won’t leave it alone, so I might as well tell you. And before I do, let me assure you that this was not my idea.
Me: Where is it?
Nell: On top of the wardrobe behind the Stuffed Tiger.
Me: How exciting. I’d love to take a look.
Nell: You will do nothing of the sort.
Me: No. Sorry.
