I was leaning against the washbasin chatting to my sister

Who was taking a bath

She was humming and occasionally singing ditties from advertisements on TV

I found her recreation a little irritating but did not say anything as the world was due to end at ten to five

My sister normally took baths in the evening but as the world was going to end decided to bring this one forward

The most irritating song was one associated with a Dutch advocatt

At ten to five a rook shit on the bathroom window and flew away with a grin hidden within its features

The world had survived and to celebrate I handed my sister our best towel and left the room

She was planning her next bath for Thursday evening at half past eight without my attendance

As I was preparing my sermons for the next few weeks