Modesty

The other night Mrs Leftfoot and I were conversing via text whilst Fester and I were attempting to complete the Guardian crossword puzzle in bed.

I texted that I’d finished my first piece of Christmas knitting; a gift for a mutual friend 

(I won’t mention who and what lest she reads this blog)

She texted "I would like an elephant.  Please."

"Huh” I said out loud “I'd like Sean Bean but we can't all have what we'd like."

Fester (who also hails from Sheffield) 

"Yes, but you've got the next best thing."

There was moment's silence while the penny dropped then loud laughter from me.

It went on for some time…