He pushed aside the leaf directly above his head, and stared. ‘You,’ the Big repeated. ‘I wonder if you could help me.’ Mother of God, there’s a Big talking to me. They’re not supposed to be able to see us, for Chrissakes! ‘Er,’ said Captain Hat, surprising himself with the level of fluency he was able to muster. ‘Um,’ he added. ‘I was wondering,’ the Big went on, ‘have you seen any submarines around here lately?’ ‘Submarines?’ Hat repeated. ‘I mean, no. No, certainly not,’ he said defiantly. ‘I don’t know anything about any submarines. And besides, I was miles away at the time. I have witnesses.’ ‘Oh.’ The Big seemed disappointed, but not for long. ‘Australians?’ ‘Uh?’ ‘Australians. People from Australia.’ Hat’s brow creased. ‘You mean, like guys in big hats with corks all round them?’ The Big nodded, her eyes aflame with excitement. ‘That’s it,’ she said. ‘Australians. You seen any?’ ‘No.’ ‘Oh. You’re sure about that?’ Hat nodded.
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