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me what this disgusting old man did. Well I'll tell you, even though it causes me great embarrassment. He pinched my ... my... bottom. There's no other way of putting it.' She blushed bright pink. 'Well, in actual fact,' explained the Parson, 'you could have said your posterior, or your derriere, your hind cheeks or even your ...' 'Shut up! you blithering idiot!' I shouted. 'Can't you see you've arrested the wrong man?' 'Would you like to lay a complaint, Madam?' asked PC Mywords, totally ignoring me. 'I most certainly do! He kicked my Honey Puff too!' 'He kicked your WHERE???'

the constable. 'Vest! Vest! I'll have you know this is a genuine tweed weskit! Vest, the very idea! Where do cops get educated these days? It's a public disgrace and I intend ...' 'We have received an anonymous call from this address,' interrupted PC Mywords, 'concerning an out of control male showing signs of mental derangement. Come quietly with us now, sir, for your own good. We will get you the help you so obviously require.' 'It wasn't me, you absolute tosser! It was ...' But before I could say anything else, Disorderly had grabbed me painfully by the arm, spun me round, handcuffed me and ...

The Times They Are A-Changin' ~ Bob Dylan

but then I thought better of it. I hid the newspaper and put a quick call in to the local constabulary. I was just hanging up the phone when Rosie came back with a tea tray. 'Who was that, dear?' she asked. 'Oh, just the ...

Summertime and the Living Is Easy ~ Ella Fitzgerald

The House Opposite by Barbara Noble. A Dean Street Press reprint set in London during the Blitz.

hope you have it in your Heart of Hearts to show real Charitable Love towards the World's Unfortunates, where there but for the Grace of God, go you and I.' 'Nope. Now if that's all, I'm busy. Shove off.' I pushed him out the door and slammed it shut. 'Oh dear,' said Rosie, ' I better go and console the poor man. Perhaps a cup of tea?' 'No refills remember ... and don't forget me', I called after her, and putting my feet up on the desk ...

Back On the Chain Gang ~ Pretenders

and people need to purchase food to use our cafe. They can't just come in here for moggy pats.' 'I'm perfectly happy to help with the boys, I'm very good at giving guidance and directives. And as long as you don't ban me from my brew refills, hang the rest of them!' There was a knock on the office door and ...

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll ~ Rolling Stones

whilst balancing four full

Near enough ... they have it as 'a piece of cake' 🍰

over his nonsense. While I was away, I had plenty of time to think and I've come up with some ideas to improve our cafe, attract more clients and be more profitable. Firstly, I thought ...

A Kind of Magic ~ Queen

I attempt to somersault

sat her down, patted her shoulder and told her not to worry about a thing, it was all under control. 'A stray dog created a bit of havoc, I'm going to get damages from the owner so all your things will be replaced. I don't know what Daddy's talking about, he's getting very confused about things you know. I gave him all the petty cash when he said he was short. Now love, do tell me all your news.' 'Well, you know ...

If You Could Read My Mind ~ Gordon Lightwood

Reading Busy Body by M.C. Beaton, an Agatha Raisin mystery.

Loved her Lighthousekeeping book, but not Sexing the Cherry. It was just too weird.

'I've been feeding them fish exclusively while you've been gone, my love, you know how nothing's too good for our moggies. Now sit down, I'll make you a brew and you can tell me all about your trip.' 'There's just one thing, Johnny, why are the ...

this before, so please ...

That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be ~ Carly Simon

whatever are you talking about? I've just got home. I haven't seen Johnny for a month. I'll catch up with you later but for now ...' 'I command you to come with me this instant! This ...this sorry excuse for a homo sapien just threw a bucket of water over me and has been nothing but insulting ever since you've been away. I want you to have nothing further to do with him!' Rosie giggled, 'You do look a bit drippy Daddy, you trot off home and get dried up. I'm sure it was just an accident. Off you go now, I'm going to ...

I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire ~The Ink Spots

of a shrieking banshee. I decided she was probably having hysterics so grabbing a bucket of water, I threw it in her direction. Unfortunately, I accidentally (bahaha) missed and instead drenched the Major. This had a detrimental effect on his handlebar moustache, his natty spotted bow-tie, his odiferous smoking pipe, not to mention his temper. I watched him fascinated. At the first sign of water, Feral took off and hid up the chimney, thus solving one problem. The Major was still spluttering and gurgling when who should walk in, but Rosie! 'Darling! ...