"Marmaduke, Marmaduke?"

"Nan, I think he just went out through the cat flap."

"Oh, but it's his tea time, and I've cooked his favourite—fish finger sandwiches."

"Should you be feeding a cat that?"

"Why, yes, he loves it, especially with tomato ketchup."

"Have you taken your pills today?"

"Of course. I had two gobstoppers at 8, then a plate of chips at 11. Marmaduke? Where are you?"

"Nan, have you been using acid again?"

"Yes, dear."