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An expert inaction

'Hmm,' said Cyril, 'I think I begin to see where you're going wrong.' 'By feeding you an endless supply of ma best wine?' replied Camille. 'You'll be thanking me soon enough,' said Cyril. 'I think you'll find it very educational.' 'Well, it's certainly a lesson that neither maself or ma little students will ever forget,' replied Camille. Cyril took a long draw through both straws and thought for a while. 'Could you open another bottle of the '04?' he asked. 'But you 'ave already 'ad 3 bottles!' mooed Camille. 'Really?' replied Cyril. 'Best open 2 then. It normally takes me at least 5 bottles to assess a vintage.' But Camille was saved from the dilemma of whether or not to open the bottles by the timely arrival of Norma. 'Just thought I'd pop by and see how things are going?' she said. 'Fine from where I'm standing,' replied Cyril. ...