Helen Zachary

Waiting For A Bus

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There are several ways of waiting for a bus. All droopily with a loaded shopping bag, or shoving and pushing in a queue or, like HELEN ZACHARY, buoyantly and irresistibly.

The roaring No. 1A pulled up with a vibrating jerk that sent the clippie cannoning into the back window.

"Cor," said the driver.

"Oh, me ticket-punching equipment," gasped the clippie.

"Thanks for stopping," said Helen.

“I don't know how I'm going to start again," said the driver, "I'm all concertinaed.

When it comes to stopping the traffic, Helen, like all these vibrant London dollies, has it all wrapped up.