Awaiting
There will be three along in a minute
For Crimmond public transport had often been a mystery. Sometimes it worked in the desired, clockwork fashion, but never when expected or required to do so.
Reliance, and on occasion presumption ruined it for everyone. Even one person on a platform or a rain flecked bus stop could knock the Nation’s schedules into disarray.
Are we nearly there yet?
Neighbours
everybody needs good neighbours, with little understanding of what you do to fill your day.
This pleasant situation could not continue indefinitely. Even with the high levels of self absorption speculation was bound to be rife.
Net curtains are both practical and respectable.
Change
Though not unexpected the withdrawal of Dr Medina from online life had left a gap in the Crimmond routine.
She had been a worthy adversary but perhaps this was just as well given there were far more adjacent matters to contend with.
Mrs Pagan has her eye on you.
Card.
Crimmond Associates.
Specialists in H.R., Procurement and Industrial Harmony.
We implement the decisions you may not wish to take for yourselves.
Augustus Crimmond, Proprietor.
Past.
Am I going to Eton?
No - we’ve decided to send you somewhere else.
Close the door now - the train is ready to go.
He’ll find out soon enough.