WILSON PLUS ONE

Before I even reached the entrance to the zoo I saw Wilson waiting for me on the pavement, with his suitcase. And another slightly smaller anteater. With his suitcase too.

'Hi, New Dad!' Wilson greeted me, 'You remember by half-brother Byron, don't you? Well, I've told him he could come to stay at our house for a few days.' He looked appealingly at me, adding, 'That will be okay, won't it?'

What could I say? Anyway, I do remember Byron — he was very polite and really no trouble — so I agreed.

Both anteaters climbed into the back of the car, leaving me to stow their cases in the boot, and we set off for home.