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Mid September


A train journey across France. The TGV is full and noisy as it prepares for take off. An elderly and highly made up woman places her small, matted dog onto the table between her and the opposite passenger. An uproar ensues. Ah non, Madame, this you cannot do! The dog owner whines a little; she says the sweetie will get trodden on under the table or in the corridor.  On cue the ungroomed pet, as it is lowered to the floor, leaps at a passerbye, squeezing past the bags and feet. Ah non Madame, once again. This is not acceptable! Chaos and voices mingle with the yapping of the animal. A train journey to write home about .