Halloween

Over here in the UK we’re relatively new to the concept of Halloween and trick ‘n’ treating however as with most things we catch-up with our American cousins. It’s still quite early and I’m expecting several groups of young children accompanied by their parent to drudge up the driveway dressed out in costumes that some parents have made and others have conveniently bought. The last few years the door bell would ring and set the dog off into a frenzy. He would launch himself at the door and by the time I had confined him to the kitchen and opened the door there was rarely anyone there. We’ve usually eaten sweeties for a whole week after the 31st.
So, this year because I’m at home I’ve prepared for the little rascals, bearing in mind that the children are usually under ten; how does this sound?

Door bell rings, Ding dong.
I open the door, survey the horrid ghosties, ghouls and witches and step back in horror and then say ” oh, I’m so pleased you’ve come, I was expecting you”. “I’ve made a special witches brew, I wonder whether you would like to try some?” The parents at this stage will be a little wary and may draw their offspring away from the open door. I return from the kitchen whilst the dog continues to howl.
Bending down to their level with a large saucepan I raise the lid proffering it to wards them.

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Do you think I’m getting the hang of it?