Jun 20, 2021

FANCY DRESS

 "Yes.  We understand that, Herbert.  And a chauffeur is a great costume.  Really great. Inventive. Imaginative. And the black glasses make you look really, really spooky."


"So"

"t's just that . . . well . . . we didn't expect you'd bring the car."

"Everyone else has."

"True. But their cars are to get them home afterwards.  Yours is part of your costume."

"I'll leave it on the drive.  Or what about the porch?  I could park it on the porch and just stand beside it. More authentic, a chauffeur with a car, holding the rear door open for Madam."

"But there are folk backed up behind you, Herbert.  Couldn't you have come in a taxi?"


"It's an Austin Princess! Ninety sixty one.  It wouldn't fit in a taxi."

"Herbert!  Just get it out of here."

"All right.  Keep your hair on.  Can I give you a lift somewhere?" 


Posted in response to Carrie's prompt showing a Classic British car and the owner's driver.

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14 comments:

  1. indybevJune 20, 2021 at 3:56 PM

    I enjoyed your conversational journey with the chauffeur! Great fun!

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyJune 20, 2021 at 4:07 PM

    This made me smile. So entertaining.

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  3. FireblossomJune 20, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Actually, it's my prompt this week, not Carrie, who has the week off from hosting.

    I think those party goers are no fun. I'd think it was boss if someone showed up with a car like that, especially as part of their costume!

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    1. Doctor FTSEJune 21, 2021 at 8:20 AM

      Apologies, Fireblossom. Thanks for the prompt and for hosting the Muse this week.

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  4. qbitJune 20, 2021 at 6:59 PM

    If he wants to leave an Austin in the backyard, that's good by me. No problem, LOL! Nice humor and twist on the narrative here.

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  5. HelenJune 20, 2021 at 8:42 PM

    Love your sense of humour, always have! I think the glasses make him look sexy.

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  6. CadJune 20, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    I had a different Fancy Dress brought to mind by your words. Hehehe...

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  7. .June 21, 2021 at 12:04 AM

    Great idea: part of the costume.
    Interesting conversation!

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  8. Carrie Van HornJune 21, 2021 at 1:18 AM

    What a fun read but I feel bad for Herbert! Your response was great for Shay's image pick this week! :-)

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  9. ms_liliJune 21, 2021 at 2:18 AM

    The literal-minded have a rough time of it, especially when it comes to make-believe. You captured that very well here.

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  10. JimJune 21, 2021 at 7:03 AM

    Good thing she didn't depend on the chauffeured car, it turns into a pumpkin again at Midnight.
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    1. JimJune 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM

      Question answered, wife number four, maximum by Arabian and religious law even for princes, often times is divorced annually or so in favor of a new young wife. Not a limit on how many, but only four at a time.
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  11. robkistnerJune 21, 2021 at 5:34 PM

    Smiling! Great wit and humor… 🙂

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  12. BetssonSeptember 15, 2023 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks for your valuable input and contributions to this blog

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