A Funny Turn

Wooooooooh, said Margaret, in a funny voice. We dooo have teeeeeth.

Pardon? said Gaius.

We doo have teeeeth, repeated Margaret, turning a wormy shade of purple.

Good gracious! said Gaius. I do believe you are channelling the worm that bit you.

Belieeeve it, said Worm-Margaret.

So, said Gaius. You do have teeth?

We have serrated jaaaaws, explained Worm-Margaret. Our jaaaws are formed from sclerotised collagen.

Thank you for that interesting information, said Gaius. Now would you mind letting go of Margaret's foot. She isn't looking very well.

Aaall right, said Worm-Margaret. I'm off. But one mooooore thing!

What is it? asked Gaius.

Weee don't like tomaaaato, said Worm-Margaret. Don't poke it down our holes.

I knew it, said Gaius. And I apologise. Now please let go.

Margaret lifted her foot. Stared at it. Walked up the beach a little and sat down. The purple colour drained slowly from her face. Soon she was pink again.

Ooh! she said. I've had a funny turn.