Nell: Why is David sitting alone in the two-seater chair?
Me: He often sits there, Nell.
Nell: Where’s Sally?
Me: We don’t know.
Nell: You don’t know?
Me: She had to go and deal with something.
Nell: Or someone?
Me: Maybe. She said she’ll be back soon.
Nell: When did she go?
Me: Late last night. Owl Pacino came to get her.
Nell: So the Royal Owl Force is involved?
Me: Probably.
Nell: Does Harriet look worried?
Me: Harriet doesn’t give much away.
Nell: Yes, she does. Look at the photos you posted yesterday.
Me: We were playing. I meant when she’s spying.
Nell: Do you think something is going on?
Me: It usually is and I don’t think Owl Pacino would bother Sally in the middle of the night if it wasn’t.
Nell: David is clearly Waiting.
Me: Yes, I know. It breaks my heart.
Nell: We dogs are used to it. Waiting is one of our skills. We do it all the time.
Me: But he was so happy.
Nell: He will be again.
Me: Perhaps Nigel will lift his spirits?
Nell: Nigel?
Me: Yes. It’s Friday. Nigel always comes to stay at the weekend.
Nell: Don’t let Nigel sit on the two-seater chair.
Me: He likes it.
Nell: It’s David’s Waiting Chair.
Me: It’s actually my chair, Nell.
Nell: Bought with David in mind.
Me: Well, yes that is true.
Nell: I remember you telling Kev you could only have a chair with room for David to join you.
Me: I did say that.
Nell: You did.
Me: But it’s my chair so I’m definitely going to sit in it.
Nell: Until Sally comes back.
Me: It’s my chair.
Nell: Are you telling me that you’d come between a Labrador and his lady love?
Me: No. Sorry.
