“Hi Clare.
Am I too early?”
“No, I’m just getting things ready.”
As I speak, I’ve just finished clearing the center of the room.
“There, we’ll use that,” I say, as I place my carefully selected chair right in the middle of the space I’ve cleared.
“That’s what they’re going to have to… um…?” Joanna asks.
“That’s right.” I answer.
“It’s just the right height so that when they’re bending over you’ll be able to get a really good swing at their bottoms.”
“Oh dear, I’m already feeling quite nervous.”
“There’s absolutely no need.
You’ll be fine and I shall be right here guiding you all the way.”
“But, how hard should I hit them?”
“As hard as you can, Joanne.”
I enjoy saying that.
“They’re only getting eight.