He approaches the bar and points to the open door behind him.
‘Is that door open?’
I am stunned. Yes the door is open, of course it is. I can see it. You can see it. Why ask?
‘Yes?’
He nods. Just as he thought. ‘Can I go through it?’
What’s your game, old man?
‘Yes.’
‘Thank you.’ He turns and leaves through the open door.
Paddy Dobson
28th Sepetmber 2023