I ought to be choosing a book to read for the Book Club.

And I should be tidying up.

The more I tidy, the more things there are to sort out.
I put all the long thin things together, and all the round things together.
But that doesn’t really work.
I need to think of a better system.
I think I’ll have a day off, and do something I really want to do.
Today can be the day that I try out the jelly pocket in my strategy suit.

I wonder how you make jelly?
Jenny will probably know.

I don’t have any of those things.
Ruffy might know a different way of making it.

That’s not really the point.
Bimbo will know. He’s a great cook.





Lie down? In the morning? I hope he’s all right.
Perhaps he’s not quite over that operation.
Well, I’d better use cornflour. I do have some of that.
I think this is all I need for the perfect jelly.

This may be quite messy.
I’ll need an apron and my wellies.

They’re my sister’s wellies, but she won’t mind me using them.
She lent them to me last year, when we went for a muddy walk.
All right, I’m ready to go.
Actually, all this telephoning, and organising, has made me tired.
Perhaps I’ll have a little rest too, and get up strength for the project.