Well, not entirely true. It’s at the mender’s. They tell me that there is a long waiting list for work, so I may not see it again this side of Christmas, but repairs are necessary. It’s going to have new bellows (so it doesn’t sound asthmatic), a general service and a new hand.

Um ok

Do try to keep up, Alun.

That sounds like an old school report of mine

Does not the sound of the clock keep you awake at night?

No - it was in another room down stairs, and it’s barely audible.