Having occasion to drop in on Jemima's household a few days ago we were surprised to find the back door 'blocked' by an old radiator and a sheet of cardboard. "Most peculiar" we thought. Not (totally) surprisingy we learned that the Diva Duck was at the bottom of it. (Not literally).
It seems that she - the Diva Duck - has discovered a Poultry Palace of her very own; far more salubrious and much better appointed than the one she grew used to during her last stay at Rectory Reserve! And she has been happily going in at will.
This all came to light late one evening when she 'went missing' and no amount of calling or searching around the Morris garden led to her appearance. Neighbours were called in to help. The search continued - no bush or blade of grass was left unturned.....
An hour or more later the search was called off. Neighbours returned home. A very worried and fretful Mrs Morris returned indoors.
Where she noticed an unmistakeable trail...... which led to the dining room.
And there, under the table, was the delightful dozy duck, nose tucked under wing and clearly settled for the night.
Well, with a Poultry Palace like that, what duck wouldn't be!
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