Quizzical

Ted and Crofty are worried when they see the practice questions. 'Some of these are pretty hard', says Ted nervously.

'Rubbish', I say confidently.  'Ask me anything.  I bet I'll know the answer'.

'How about this?' says Crofty.  'Name the nine planets of the solar system'.  He gives me a sly grin.  'In order, that is'. He thinks he has stumped me!  Not likely!

'Maths Very Easy Monday Just Say Underpants Now Please', I say.

Crofty shakes his head.  Ted looks at me as if I'm mad.

'That's how I remember the planets in order', I tell them.  'Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto'.

Neither of them says a word.  They are dumbfounded.  I have that effect on people sometimes.