– It doesn't seem to be getting any cooler.
– That'll be because of the heat wave.
– I know. But you would have thought it might have waned by now. It's been – who knows, weeks. And fairly relentless. I am beginning to wilt.
– Really?
– I don't mean literally. Not like, say, a tulip. But metaphorically.
– Like a daffodil.
– Yes. Well, actually no. Not like any flower. Metaphorically. My general enthusiasm and energy levels, for example, are wilting.
– Making you feel lethargic and disinclined to bouts of strenuous activity.
– Exactly.
– Not to mention becoming increasingly antisocial, self-absorbed and generally quite ratty to anyone unfortunate enough to cross your path.
– Well, I'm not sure I would go so far...
– You don't?
– But you think –?
– I couldn't possibly say. But if you really want to know –
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