Arthur ordered a smart brass plaque for the shed he was building.
He wanted his name and the words Established 2020 engraved beneath it.
His wife crossed out Established and wrote something else.
The engraver read her correction and asked Arthur whether it was accurate….
Arthur’s shed had a good base, two walls and a great deal of potential.
His wife, June, had heard about the potential for several years.
He couldn’t work when it was raining. When it was sunny, the garden needed enjoying. In winter, the wood needed to settle.
June said it must be very settled by now.
One Friday, Arthur visited an engraver.
A brass plaque, he said. Nothing too flashy.
He wrote his name, then added Established 2020.
The engraver asked what business it was for.
My workshop.
June, who had come to collect a watch strap, looked over his shoulder.
Workshop? You haven’t got a roof.
It’s important to think ahead.
It would be nice to think upwards.
Arthur explained that the date was when the project had begun.
June borrowed the pen. She crossed out Established and wrote Roof promised.
The engraver read it quietly.
Roof promised 2020. Is that correct?
Arthur said dates could be misleading without context.
What context? June asked.
There was a shortage of timber.
The engraver pointed to a pile of wooden display boards behind the counter.
I can sell you some.
Arthur looked at June.
Let’s just have my name.
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