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Walks into quiet room, finds poor Mr Keef sleeping on beanbag. Wakes him by opening the window to let in some fresh air - gives him a nice glass of cream soda, before sending him home to Mrs Keef so that he may be properly looked after.


Sits down in favourite armchair, pops feet in footspa and takes out a copy of 'In Style' magazine. Pours cup of Assam tea from big pot, adds milk - relaxes...

* Shuffles in, feeling tired *


* plonks self down in new leather sofa next to gomer bolstrood art deco lamp and starts reading Huguenot's new thriller *


* waves to the delightful DM, glass of chablis miraculously appears in hand with ant transportation like pop and whiff of ozone , motions cheers to DM's cup'a'cha *

Looks around, smiles at chums.


Stands up and has a nice stretch.


Snaps off small piece of shell from Ants chocolate ovoid (with permission).


Texts Ana to bring a fresh post of tea.


Clears all cups and glasses to a tray.


Walks to window and draws back heavy velvet cutains. Opens window, breathes in deeply.


Thinks to self - all is well.

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