Jolly Holidays

Carole walked into the pharmacy with her list in her hand.

“Can I help you?' said the assistant.

“Yes please, two boxes of paracetamol and two boxes of Imodium.'

“Anything else?'

“Yes, a box of plasters, and a bottle of calamine, and a bottle of tea tree oil if you have it… oh and something for migraine.'

“Yes, we have all that. Is there anything else?'

“A large bottle of Gaviscon as well.'

“Somebody must be very ill in your family.'

“Oh, not at all,' said Carole. “We’re going on holiday tomorrow!'

“You’re planning on having a good time then?'

Adrienne Ferguson Merits