Desperate And Dateless

They wait outside for Belle et Bonne to come back.

Here she comes! says Farky. Why's she still in the car? And who's that with her?

Woah! It's David's mum, says Sweezus.

It is.

Mrs Hume is coming with us, says Belle et Bonne, getting out of the car.

Woah! says Sweezus, again. He hadn't expected this.

Yes, says Mrs Hume. I thought Farky might like a lift, and you could use the car roof rack for the surfboards. And I fancy a nice day out.

Far out! says Sweezus. I mean, that's really kind. Farky, what do you say? Want a lift?

Yes, says Farky, getting in.

Anyone else? says Mrs Hume. I really don't like to drive long distances these days

Sweezus sighs.

Arthur? says Sweezus. Would you like to drive Mrs Hume's car?

Alright, says Arthur. But that means I don't need the bike.

You'll need it when we get there, says Sweezus. Mrs Hume is only staying for the day.

Okay then, says Arthur getting in the car. Just tell me how to get there. Have you got GPS?

No, says Mrs Hume. But I know the way.

.........

Sweezus and Belle et Bonne set off on their bicycles.

Arthur, Farky and Mrs Hume are in the car.

Arthur  reverses down the drive. Squeeeee!

Hear that? says Mrs Hume.

No, says Arthur.

Really? says Mrs Hume. Well I never. Perhaps it's these hearing aids.

........

Sweezus and Belle et Bonne are riding side by side.

It's good seeing Arthur again, says Belle et Bonne.

Yeah, says Sweezus. He took his time getting back.

Do you know why Gaius stayed in Port Augusta? asks Sweezus.

Papa says he stayed for Dry and Spineless, says Belle et Bonne.

Dry and Spineless? says Sweezus. Is that like Desperate and Dateless?

Belle giggles.

No, it's a talk on stick insects, she says.