Cannon

- Well. Here we are. The fifty-first post.

- Sorry?

- Post number fifty-one.

- Yes, I heard you the first time. I meant: haven't we been here before?

- How do you mean?

- Didn't you start the last post this way?

- Yes; now that you mention it.

- And?

- And?

- And you're going to do it again?

- Well, I thought it worked quite satisfactorily last time. So, it is maybe worth revisiting a winning formula.

- You don't think it might seem a bit – samey?

- No. Not at all. It is a winning formula. And I could always introduce a little variety.

- Such as?

- I could introduce – something – a little more varied.

- Good. You've clearly thought about this.

- Yes. I don't jump in without considerable preparation. I don't just make it up as I go along.

- Of course. 

- Is there anything you would like to see?

- In the post?

- Yes: in the post.

- Well, I'm flattered you should ask.

- I believe in giving my readers what they want.

- That's very commendable. You think you have some readers, then?

- Well, it's hard to say. Some people seem to look at the blog. Though for all I know they may actually be automated spambots.

- Still, it is exciting to have readers. Even if they are not human.