Snap

The Gorse Fox peeled back an eye-lid to glance at hus watch. He instantly snapped into full wakefulness - the alarm had not gone off and he would be hard pushed to make the train. He then remembered the carpenters' adage about "measure twice, cut once" so he peered once more at the face of the clock. He had misread the dial - a further 45 minutes of slumber were permitted. All was well.

The Gorse Fox is likely to be working during the weekend - this means that he is unlikely to see the World Gravy-Wrestling Championships scheduled for next two days. How can he possibly miss such important sporting fixtures