The Diary of a Nobody
Being the modern day record of Charles
Pooter VI -
direct descendant of the 19th Century original
Thursday, July 08, 2010
I’m overcome with emotion looking at my notes on the meeting I had this morning with Barry. He said to me, “Charles, my friend, I won’t dwell on the immense service you’ve done this business. I can’t thank you enough. Let’s change the subject. Tell me, do you like your house? Are you happy there?”I replied, “Barry, I love my house, I love the area, and I couldn’t bear to leave it”.
I was utterly shocked when Barry said, “Charles, the company will pay off the rest of your mortgage, as recognition for what you’ve done and as acknowledgement of your absolute integrity. You’re the most honest, straightforward guy it’s ever been my privilege to work with”.
He shook my hand, and said he hoped Carrie and I would be blessed with good health and many years’ enjoyment of the property. I was too overcome to thank him and, seeing my embarrassment, he said, “No worries. You don’t need to say anything at all” and left the office.
I texted and e-mailed Carrie, Gowing and Cummings (I’ve never done that before) and asked Gowing and Cummings to come round for a meal.
When I got back, there was Carrie all tearful. I went down to Oddbins and got a couple of bottles of Laurent Perrier Rosé champagne.
My two dear old friends came round, and before I shut down the computer, I caught sight of an e-mail from Lupin. I read it out loud.
Listen buddy, keep your hair on.
You’re way off beam, as usual. I’m engaged to be married to “Lilly Girl”. I didn’t mention it last Thursday, because it wasn’t finally sorted. We’re going to get married in August, and amongst our guests we really really hope to see your old mates Gowing and Cummings.
Much love to you all,
Good old Lupin
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Why shouldn’t
I publish
my diary?
I often see memoirs by people I’ve never even heard of and I don’t see why my diary should be any less interesting, just because I’m not a ‘celebrity’. I only wish I’d started it when I was younger.
Charles Pooter
The Laurels, 32 Elmside,
Barleycorn Mead, Harrow on the Hill.
charles@charlespooter.com
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