13 December 2005
We 3 Kings
Christmas Eve. The Innkeeper of the The Bethlehem Inn B&B and Spa is on the phone to his wife. Mysteriously, he is overheard by Cliff
Darling? Two things. We we've been named the world's best Small Guesthouse in The Guardian's travel awards for the third year running. It should see our class of clientelle go through the roof.
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I know. Incredible isn't it? Also, we have three men down in reception asking to see Joseph.
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No, they didn't give a last name.
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We have a Joseph and Mary staying in The Gables suites.
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The ones with the donky, yes.
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I don't know. The men say they're from the Orient.
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Exactly.
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They have gifts of some sort.
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Oh and honey? They say they are kings. ...and there's been a birth.
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No, in the room. I haven't checked, there's a Do Not Disturb.
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OK, well I'll offer them a drink and tell them to wait outside with the angel.
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Angel, yes. I know - I know it's Christmas. Honey. I know. Of course you're busy. They will be gone by the time your mother gets here.
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I'll clear all this up by the time you get home.
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Love you, too.