Me: I can’t believe it’s the first of August already.
Nell: Well, it is and you know what you need to do.
Me: Share the link to the website where people can support my writing by buying me a cup of Earl Grey?
Nell: Yes.
Me: It’s https://buymeacoffee.com/saramartin. Thank you so much in advance. It really does make a big difference and we’re very grateful.
Nell: Yes, we are.
Me: Dave’s going to be chosen as the Handsome Hound. I’m sure of it. When are the auditions?
Nell: Tomorrow. Calm down, please.
Me: The Handsome Hound isn’t a baddy, is he?
Nell: No. Apparently he helps Sherlock Bones solve the case.
Me: Perfect.
Nell: Harriet isn’t at all happy about all this.
Me: It’s not like Harriet to be jealous.
Nell: She’s concerned about the Beefies, as am I.
Me: Why? I only smiled and waved at them. It’s not like I gave them lots of chips with ketchup.
Nell: You gave them chips with ketchup?
Me: Only a few.
Nell: They’ll be demanding it every day now. I wondered why they were gathering outside.
Me: What time is afternoon tea at The Cat’s?
Nell: 3pm and I know you’re changing the subject.
Me: Will Dominic Slumberbox definitely be there?
Nell: Yes, but it’s Stephen Seagull who will make the decision.
Me: Maybe he should be invited, too?
Nell: Don’t push it.
Me: Should I wear a hat?
Nell: I beg your pardon?
Me: To afternoon tea.
Nell: You’re not going.
Me: I thought I was.
Nell: Certainly not. This has to be handled carefully.
Me: Who’s going?
Nell: David and I obviously, and Harriet and Rupert.
Me: Why is Knitwear Wolf going?
Nell: The clue is in the name. Dominic is an Irish Wolfhound. Do keep up.
Me: Sorry.
