The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #91334   Message #1736534
Posted By: Georgiansilver
09-May-06 - 06:07 PM
Thread Name: BS: Mudcat nationalities
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat nationalities
Cucumber sandwiches bring the word 'regret' to mind. When I was about six years old we went to visit a rich Aunt. My parents lectured my sister and myself, about how to behave, before we left home. We were warned to be on our best behaviour and above all polite.....So when offered a cucumber sandwich by this wonderful old lady...this little six year old said "Oh yes please auntie, they're my favourites"...I had never tried one before and did not particularly enjoy it but it really impressed my rich Aunt.....The next time we went and she had delicious looking cream cakes on the table my lips were watering. She said "Help yourselves" I thought to us all but she added "Not you Michael, I have your favourites here for you" and produced two rounds of cucumber sandwiches. Do you think she knew? Ah well it was a long time ago and I guess I quickly got over it. Think I might have learnt something about 'Honesty' also.
Best wishes, Mike.