Me: Did you see that?
Nell: See what?
Me: Harriet’s playing Cheeky Animal.
Nell: Are you sure?
Me: Yes. She stuck her tongue out at me and I caught her so I win.
Nell: Did you say ‘Cheeky Animal’?
Me: No. I didn’t have time. She’d already stopped and looked away.
Nell: Then she wins.
Me: Really?
Nell: Yes. She usually does.
Me: But I saw her.
Nell: It’s not enough. The words must be said.
Me: I’ll know next time.
Nell: I wouldn’t bother. Harriet is unbeaten in the Cheeky Animal league.
Me: There’s a league?
Nell: Of course there’s a league. Do keep up.
Me: Can I join?
Nell: I wouldn’t advise it.
Me: I might surprise you.
Nell: I doubt it.
Me: Can you see I’m sticking my tongue out at you right now?
Nell: Yes, ‘Cheeky Animal’ I can.
Me: Only because I told you and I’m not doing it anymore so I win.
Nell: Did you hear me say ‘Cheeky Animal’?
Me: Yes.
Nell: Was your tongue out at the time?
Me: Only slightly.
Nell: I win. Now, moving on, the sun is shining so I think you should consider Gliding with Gladys at the recreation ground in the village.
Me: I’m not sure it’s my kind of thing. I think I might be a bit too old for gliding.
Nell: Too old. Have you been to the Far East?
Me: Yes.
Nell: What did you see people of all ages doing in the parks?
Me: Tai Chi.
Nell: Yes. Gladys calls it Gliding.
Me: I thought it involved cartwheels.
Nell: Only for llamas.
Me: What about wearing lycra?
Nell: You can glide in anything you like.
Me: Maybe I will give it a try.
Nell: Off you go. Gladys is waiting.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
