Nell: So, how did it go at the Village Fun Day?
Me: It was quite eventful.
Nell: Did David win Most Handsome Hound?
Me: No, but he and Harriet were runners-up in three classes with Highly Commended.
Nell: Runners-up?
Me: Yes, second place.
Nell: I know what it means. Which classes?
Me: Harriet was second in a particularly keenly fought class for The Waggiest Tail.
Nell: She likes wagging her tail.
Me: Dave came second in The Cheekiest Dog and lost out to a very tiny whippet for The Dog The Judges Would Most Like To Take Home.
Nell: What did David do that was cheeky?
Me: I’d prefer not to say.
Nell: Tell me now.
Me: He cocked his leg as he was walking around.
Nell: Typical boy.
Me: The audience loved it.
Nell: Was he disappointed to lose?
Me: Not at all. He enjoyed the attention.
Nell: And Harriet?
Me: She didn’t like it very much. I think she prefers anonymity.
Nell: She’s a spy. They like to keep in the shadows.
Me: True.
Nell: Did Rupert receive his award?
Me: Yes, and the Beefy Choir sang ‘For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow’.
Nell; That sounds dreadful.
Me: It did, but they meant well.
Nell: Is the Welsh Corgi Choir still singing today?
Me: Yes. Sunday Songs must go on.
Nell: I hope there was cake yesterday.
Me: Yes, I bought a delicious homemade coffee and walnut cake for everyone to share.
Nell: Don’t let the llamas near the coffee. They’re excitable enough already.
Me: Anyway, today is a day of rest. Salad for lunch, Wimbledon, and an early evening walk.
Nell: Poppy has Wimbledon on while she cooks.
Me: Does she have a television in the kitchen?
Nell: No. On Guardian Radio. Do keep up.
Me: Sorry.
