On the frigate’s deck -
Jeff: “Where are we, Nick?”
Nick: “In Cape Town, Jeff.”
Jeff: “Where’s that?”
Nick: “South Africa, stupid. I told you we were to stop for a short break here.”
On shore -
1st Diver: “So you know what you have to do guys. Keep patrolling along the ship’s hull at 3 metres under the surface. Always move in opposite directions. Sam is on the way here. Every half hour, Sam and I will relieve you so you could take a break. Make sure nothing happens to the ship and we’ll make good money out of the queen’s coffer, enough for a great holiday.”
Joe: “Ok, boss.”
1st Diver: “Don’t call me boss, just call me Howard. Ok?”
2nd Diver: “Ok, boss. Sorry, Howard.”
Jeff: “You heard that Nick? I know him.” Shouting: “Hey you, Howard!”
1st Diver: “Yes!”
Jeff: “Howard Steele?”
1st Diver: “That’s me.”
Jeff: “Of 365?”
1st Diver; “Yep! Do I know you?”
Jeff: “We are the two gulls from Malta who made it to international headlines.”
Howard: “Oh I know about you two! Are you the stupid one?”
Jeff: “That is a rude compliment! Did you hear that, Nick?
Nick: “Why! Are you surprised? Isn’t that true!”
Jeff: “That’s a stab in the back, Nick. Coming from you it’s like Ceaser when he was stabbed by Brutus.”
Nick: “ Sorry, Jeff, but you deserved it from Howard. Can’t you see he’s busy getting ready for a dive? When are you going to learn to keep your mouth shut?”
Jeff: “But he shouldn’t have called me that, Nick. I didn’t do him any wrong.”
Howard: “I ask for your forgiveness boy, but I have to finish this job and make sure nothing goes wrong. It’s a risky business, you know.”
Jeff: “ And you are forgiven. If you need any help to come to Malta for free, my friend here is the ship’s mascot and he can arrange with the captain to give you a free trip with us. “
Howard: “Too busy right now, but thanks just the same.”
To be continued.
Thank you very much for looking and for your lovely comments on yesterday’s picture.
This is so funny Dione!