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The rather skeptical spectator
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Match: Middlesex v Sussex
Venue: Hove
John Barclay (Sussex) won the toss. Walking back to the pavilion to convey this news to the team, he was addressed by a lady at the edge of the boundary.
"Mr. Barclay," she said, "Have you won the toss?"
"Yes.", replied Barclay.
"And are you going to bat?"
"Yes.", said a proud Barclay.
"And are you opening the batting?"
" Yes!", said Barclay, even more proudly.
"In that case, " said the lady, " I'll go into Hobve to do my Sainsbury's shop before lunch."