[Jayne Osborn]

B: Hi, Compo, how are you? I’m glad we had that storm last night;
I’m soaked right through, thank goodness. I’ll be hard to set alight.

CH: I feel much better, thank you, now I don’t smell quite so rank.

B: That’s great to hear, my friend; we both have all that rain to thank.

CH: Don’t worry, Bonny, you’ll be here for ages, I’ve a hunch;
your predecessor stood for months. 'They' are a lazy bunch!

B: I hope you’re right. They hardly ever come to see us both.
It’s been at least a fortnight since I felt the slightest growth.

CH: I don’t know why they have us – but I’m very glad we’ve met.

B: Oh, so am I! ...and may I say... you’re charming when you’re wet.

CH: How kind. The guy before you had a nasty streak, I learned,
and, honestly, I felt a bit relieved when he was burned.

B: I think we’re both quite safe for now, they won’t spread you around
this messy garden. As for me... too muddy on the ground.

CH: Yes, we’re OK; down here’s a good position to be in;
far better than poor lonely, overloaded Wheelie Bin!