Me: I’m so glad Jim the Farm Dog came over to see us yesterday.
Nell: He came to see Harriet.
Me: Yes, that’s what I meant. When he walked through the door she squealed with happiness.
Nell: She did.
Me: It made me realise how much she has been missing him.
Nell: I know.
Me: Seeing them walk down the lane together just like the old days was wonderful.
Nell: They’ve never walked down that lane together.
Me: No, but they always used to go for walks through the fields. She’d be gone for hours.
Nell: I remember it well.
Me: Do you think he’s coming back?
Nell: I know he is.
Me: How do you know?
Nell: She told me.
Me: It’s all very romantic, isn’t it?
Nell: Keep your nose out of it.
Me: I’m just happy for her.
Nell: I know what you’re like. Always meddling.
Me: Rubbish.
Nell: It was a lovely idea to invite Jim over and now we must leave the rest up to them. What will be will be.
Me: I wonder if Harriet might like someone to talk to about Jim?
Nell: Harriet has me and David.
Me: I’m always available if needed.
Nell: She knows.
Me: I can be quite wise when I want to be. You know that.
Nell: Do I?
Me: I’m the one you run to if you want to discuss something.
Nell: First of all I never run. Those days are over. And second of all I think you might have it the wrong way around.
Me: You mean I run to you?
Nell: Let’s call it a gentle walk, shall we?
Me: I thought we were there for each other.
Nell: Of course we are. I was just teasing. You and me. Always.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
