Peter would have a friend in the FCO who spoke Finnish, and taught him the necessary phrases. Or Harriet could try German. At which point Peter realises how silly it is. Except he probably wouldn't, but would start quoting (who wrote erotic poetry in German? has anyone ever written erotic poetry in German) and Harriet would end up trying to suffocate herself with the pillow. Or she could pretend that she found gags rather exciting and would Peter, just this once?
Re: Bunter's Worst Nightmare
Date: 2010-08-05 07:10 am (UTC)Peter would have a friend in the FCO who spoke Finnish, and taught him the necessary phrases. Or Harriet could try German. At which point Peter realises how silly it is. Except he probably wouldn't, but would start quoting (who wrote erotic poetry in German? has anyone ever written erotic poetry in German) and Harriet would end up trying to suffocate herself with the pillow. Or she could pretend that she found gags rather exciting and would Peter, just this once?