Quieter and cooler. Fewer people ventured outside. One couple in late afternoon ordered tea and cake. I suggested that they should sit in the warm, bright conservatory.
Ooh yes, said she, and then went off to spend a penny.
He glanced in the conservatory where there were a few couples. And then he sat in the main tea room. On his own.
I delivered the tray of goodies. Was he sure he wanted to sit in here - it is much nicer next door?
Yes. He was sure.
His wife returned from the ladies, looked at him, and sighed.
When they left I was outside in the garden. I said I hoped they'd had a good time.
Yes, he said with a hangdog look, but I sat in the wrong place.
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