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If either of you think you could punt without falling in, I left one tied up on the river for us just across the meadow. We could have the chocolate fudge cake when we get back.

Sounds great, my friends.

Lemme just put the food away first - - we don't want ants at our party, do we?

Let's see who gets there first!

I tied the bottle so it stays cool over the side, and the glasses are under the front seat. I'd better just sit here in the middle, I wouldn't want water on my blazer. You two will be far better with the pole than me anyway, you can take turns.

Oh Spot, Pinky 'n I will take you anywhere!

We'll row nice and steady so you can sip and enjoy the view.

And don't forget the sunscreen, Pink, you know how Unca Spot gets sunburned.

Spot, that is *such* a fine blazer you're wearing.

You always look so dashing and handsome!

Oh look! Did I just see some fish jumping out of the water?

It may just have been water splashing, you're being very energetic both of you. We're meant to glide, we're not a boarding party.

spot takes the pieces of a flute from his inside pocket, fits them together, sits back and plays a little Scott Joplin quietly to warm it up

Hey Pink, would ya get a nice picture of Spot 'n me?

C'mon Spot, move a little closer so Pinky can get a great shot

Oh, Pink, you know Spot and I think you are beautiful.

Inside and out:-6

If Pinky's punting for a few minutes perhaps you'd like another glass, Cher? It should be cool from being in the river at the end of that sheet. Sit still, I can reach across.

spot wrote: If Pinky's punting for a few minutes perhaps you'd like another glass, Cher? It should be cool from being in the river at the end of that sheet. Sit still, I can reach across.


Don't mind if I do, Spot. I'll lean back a little so you can reach the bottle.

Hey Pink -- once I finish this glass I'll trade with ya.

You can sit back and relax with our dear friend Spot.

Life doesn't get much better than this.

There is actually a second down there cooling, it's not the only bottle on board. Oh, I knew I'd forgotten something - in the locker by your feet, Pinky - strawberries.

spot licks the flute and plays a Bach minuet slowly

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spot sets the flute aside, checks the glasses are still full, takes a brief drink and sings in tune but softly enough not to upset anyone

I travel alone

Sometimes I'm east, sometimes I'm west

No chains can ever bind me

No remembered love can ever find me

I travel alone

Fair though the places and faces I've known

When the dream is ended and passion has flown

I travel alone

The world is wide, and when my day is done

I shall at least have travelled free

Led by this wanderlust that turns my eyes to far horizons

Both time and tide won't wait for anyone

There's one illusion left for me

And that's the happiness I've known

Alone

Free from love's illusion my heart is my own

I travel alone

Spot, you are our independent soul . . .

Pinky 'n I are honored you choose to spend time with us:-4

I'm not built for singing pop songs any longer, that's for sure. Go on, one of you sing something while I take the boat back upriver. It's time I got some exercise.

spot hands Pinky a Swanee Whistle and a box of chocolates he was saving til later

Get the order right with those or things will become very messy before we reach the picnic field!

spot takes a fresh ironed handkerchief from his top pocket, looks at Pinky, puts the handkerchief back and hands her a towel from the locker

It's not surprising you fitted in so well at FG.

We'll have to wake Cher in a few minutes, we're nearly back. There's another box of chocolates. Just as well really.

Nonsense, we've had a wonderful time. I'm sure nobody else has been boating here before.

You missed a bit on your lip. Here, let me.

It was certainly incautious of me to give you that line, I deserve all I get.

Lord, even that sounds two-edged.

*stirs and opens her eyes*

*sees the box of chocolates with her name on it*

*gives Unca Spot a big kiss on the cheek*:-4

He takes good care of us, Pinky, doesn't he?