I was calling at a house the other night, & saw a little boy in the bushes outside.
Is your mum in? I asked.
Yes came the whispered reply.
Can I have a word with her?
No, he whispered.
Why not?
(Whispering) She's too busy.
Is your dad in?
Whispered - yes.
Can I have a word with him?
No, he whispered.
Why not?
(Whispering) He's too busy.
Are there any other grown ups in the house?
Yes, he whispered.
Who? Says I
The police, he whispered.
Can I speak to the sergeant or inspector in charge?
No, he whispered
Why not?
They're too busy, he whispered.
Can I speak to any of the police officers?
No, he whispered.
Why not?
They're too busy, he whispered.
Are there any other grown ups around?
Yes, the army are in there, he whispered
Can I speak to one of them?
No, he whispered
Why not?
He whispered, They're all too busy.
I said "the army, the police, your mum, your dad, - all too busy. What are they doing.
Looking for me, he whispered.
