558. Ballad of Giles the Tenant © Bruce Goodman 21 April 2015 |
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It had hardly rained all summer, and then came a few heavy autumn showers. Giles discovered that the roof leaked in his rented bedroom. He phoned the rental agency and left a message. ![]() Nice weather returned. Then it rained. Giles noticed that the unfixed roof still leaked in his rented bedroom so he phoned the rental agency and left a message. ![]() The sunshine came back. Next it poured down. Giles moved his bed into the corridor to avoid dripping rainwater. He phoned the rental agency and left a message. ![]() A cool early winter’s sunny day! Giles abandoned house. It was damp, and mildew was appearing on the wallpaper. ![]() Midwinter. The rental agency was furious. They refused to give Giles his rental bond back. Irresponsible tenant. |