Where the Mushrooms Grow

Jeremy (played by Dan Poulson) has lost his dog and decides to make enquiries from residents to ascertain if there have been any sightings of the missing creature. During the course of his enquiries he ventures up a long driveway and arrives at a pretty but rundown cottage on the edge of town. He is invited in by a drab, awkward woman named Estella (played by Rachel Rowett) whose simple conversation is somewhat childlike. Jeremy is introduced to Estella’s mother (played by Abby Johnson) whose conversation consists solely of references to meat such as sausages, rissoles and chops. Estella wants Jeremy to be her friend and offers to make him a cup of tea. Since neither Estella nor her mother are able to provide information as to the whereabouts of his dog, Jeremy is anxious to leave and continue searching for the missing canine but he is persuaded to remain as Estella’s sister, Ernestine (played by Jo Warrick) is expected home shortly from her work in the pharmacy at the local hospital. Estella pleads with Jeremy to remain as Ernestine may well have seen this missing creature. On her arrival home Ernestine has an argument with Jeremy and her subsequent actions ends this intriguing tale.

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