Declan Underhill
Hello there, Declan Underhill here from Kowalski Driveway Sealing Ltd — we're just ringing to make sure we've got the right property and the right shed on file.
Bernard
Oh, hello there — you've caught me in the middle of something, but carry on, carry on. A shed, did you say? Yes, I've got one out the back, the little wooden one with the crooked door. Mind you, the bird's taken a shine to it.
Declan Underhill
Lovely, thank you, that's the one we've got noted. So the fortnightly shed ch— sorry, the check, it simply turns up, no arrangement needed on your side at all, we just come by every two weeks and take a look.
Bernard
Well, that's very good of you. And it just turns up, does it, like the milk float? Only that one comes round early and the brakes on it are frightful — you can hear it coming a street away. Sorry, what was it you're looking at in the shed?
Declan Underhill
That's the thing, some folks do ask why nobody invited us — and honestly, we hear that a lot, and it's fine, we just carry on. It's the shed we're checking, and the next visit's already down in the book.
Bernard
Oh, I wouldn't dream of making a fuss about an invitation — you're very welcome, people don't call round half enough. I'd have to think about the book, though. Is it a big book? And would you want a cup of tea when you come by?
Declan Underhill
So if we can just say yes to the fortnightly check, that's us sorted and I'll pop it down. As team leader I can escalate it if you'd rather a manager called you about it.
Bernard
A manager, now? Well, I'm sure that's not necessary — you've been perfectly clear. Only I'm not quite sure what I'm saying yes to, is what I mean. Fortnightly, you said? Was that the word? I had it down as something else entirely.
Declan Underhill
Fortnightly, yes — every two weeks, unbidden, and I know that sounds odd when you say it back to me. Honestly, I've rather lost where we were myself, so we'll leave it for now and I'll try you another day.
Bernard
Ah, that's a shame — I'm sorry to hear it, you were doing marvellously. I was very interested, truly, so you mind how you go now, and safe home.
Declan Underhill
I'll ring you back another day. Bye now.
