JOHANN
I discovered a good spot in the Bernese Oberland where I was able to practise the alpenhorn undisturbed. Not a house for miles around, just a very occasional hiker and, best of all, I can drive there in my convertible. Once when I was practising away a herdsman suddenly appeared – Johann looking for his cow Pflümli. And he started bending my ear. He could get on your nerves. I examined him rather more closely. He was not unattractive, and when he praised my alpenhorn playing (today he is still my only fan), I gave him my mobile number. Since then he has been visiting me regularly in Bern and I drive over to see him after my alpenhorn practice. He really is a great guy, if only he would eat more healthily and stop criticising my work all the time.

Oh yes, after our first meeting that day Johann was so distracted that he completely forgot about his Pflümli. Luckily she found her own way back for the first time.

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