The Hackney Marsh Debacle of 2002
To: Marjorie Bathsheba Catheter Jodrell-Bentley
Subject: Those were the days
I am pleased that Aunt Enid is still in her accustomed position – even if it is spread-eagled over a carburettor – and I think you are probably most wise to keep your silence on this matter. Heaven knows what damage she could do were she to be liberated from her home.
Miss Ovid is, of course, sadly missed although it must be said that her later years were rather distressing for all concerned. My most vivid memory from her final weeks is the solo rendition of “Three Little Maids from School” which only served to confirm my private feeling that she was suffering from acute schizophrenia.
Mind you I was quite impressed by the way she single-handedly managed the tri-part harmonies.
It seems that plans are now well in hand and require very little attention. Might I suggest we meet on the concourse of Liverpool Street Station? Since this is where we met for our trip to the sanatorium I feel this is a sensible location.
I look forward to seeing you there on Saturday.
Chlamydia.