Sixty Two

I have decided to put my romantic disappointment behind me Pips because ultimately Princess was not such a lovely girl after all and I have been unhappy now for two weeks and I do not think that she deserves my unhappiness if I may say so. I realise that there are many wonderful things in the world for me to be cheerful about and I have you and Freddie and Terry and Will and Nadine and most of the people at work apart from Simon and I do not need someone like Princess in my life is she is not going to be nice to me. And I do not think I should be made to feel bad about my chosen career path either, do you Pips? After all, it is my future happiness that is at stake and she has no right to be judgmental about it. Freddie cheered me up no end when he said that she is no fun at all and so would not have been any good for a fun loving dog like me anyway. I trust Freddie. I really do.

The other thing I wanted to say is that I was thinking last night that I would very much like to go on a holiday. I think it is fair to say that I feel absolutely emotionally exhausted from the rejection by Princess and by being called a weirdo, and also from the impending responsibility of my new career. I am thrilled to be chipped now, Pips, I really am. It was a wonderful idea of yours in fact and I have been thinking about where I would like to go. Freddie says that I would very much enjoy abroad and that I may even meet some much lovelier girls than Princess in France, Italy or Spain for example. Wait! What are we…..? We are not catching the bus are we? But it is a lovely day………. it is a lovely day Pips! I do not want to go on the bus. I DO NOT WANT TO GO ON THE BUS!
‘Ssssh sssh George. Come on’.
But it isn’t even raining Pips. The sky is blue.
‘We’re running very late this morning’.
That is not my fault. No, not at all and… NO, I AM NOT MOVING!
‘You know what? This behaviour gets very bloody boring George. Occasionally we have to catch the bus. It’s not often but sometimes it is necessary and I am fed up of going through this rigmarole every time. That is enough!’
NO DO NOT PICK ME UP DO NOT PICK ME UP PHILIPPA!
‘You can make as much noise as you like but I am not going to pander to you. I’ve had enough of the same old argument and/ …. wait a minute. Oh my gosh George.. you’re back! The old George is back!’
It is Pips. Aren’t you thrilled?
‘Welcome back George! I’ve only just realised…. Thank goodness. It’s very nice to have you back to your old spirits’.
Yes isn’t it Pips. I feel so much better thank you.
‘I’ve been so worried about you’.
Well I was going through a difficult time it has to be admitted but I have worked through my disappointment and am pleased to be back. No don’t kiss me Pips. I do not like to be kissed in public. It is not good for my reputation. GET OFF!
‘Careful of my nose George. I don’t want it bitten off’.
I have an idea Pips. Why don’t we walk to work to celebrate my being back to my old self? I would very much like that because we can have some quality time together in the Spring air, just you and me, and have a chat about this and that before we get into the office.
‘Oh it’s so lovely to have you back George even with your very difficult and unique character/
And I can tell you all about my holiday plans.
‘but right now it is very late and we are getting on this bus. Where’s my Oyster card? Ah, here it is!’