Thursday, 17 October 2013

"We are all over the head and barely coping. There is nothing more I would like than a ceilidh with dancing hens, but it just won't be possible tonight. I'm really sorry as I know how much both of you and the hens were looking forward to entertaining all of us. Maybe some other time if you're passing through Norwich again and we're not over the head, then we would be happy to be entertained by the hens. It's also getting late and all of you have to be up very early to get ready for court. Not to mention getting yourselves ready. The hens will have to be fed and watered so it would be best if all if you had an early night. Someone will be along soon to give you blankets, pillows and mats to sleep on, ok"? Mr Finleyson replied, " I understand sergeant. You're right. It was very remiss of me forgetting how busy you must be considering what happened at the show grounds. Anyway, Gilbert and I could use an early night. I didn't realise until now, how tired I am. The last few days have caught up with me. See you in the morning sergeant. Let's go back to the cell and get some sleep Gilbert". Gilbert said, "Okay, we will have to carry Martha and the other hens back to the cell. We'll have to make two trips. I'm also tired, I could use the sleep". Mr Finleyson picked Martha up and two others while Gilbert carried three of the hens back to the cell. Mr Finleyson put Martha and her sisters down on the wooden bench and went back out and picked up the last three hens and returned to the cell. He set them down beside Martha and the others, before sitting down himself. He all of a sudden felt very weary. They waited for their mats and bedding to be brought to the cell. He could hear cell doors opening and closing, hatches opening and closing, talk amongst the officers, prisoners shouting and swearing at the staff and police officers telling the prisoners to stop, to shut up and go to sleep! It was indeed a very busy station. He could tell by the constant noise. A policeman knocked and entered the cell carrying mats and bedding. He set everything down on the seat and left the cell. Mr Finleyson and Gilbert both shouted thank you as he was leaving the cell. They could hear tbe officer say "No bother".

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