My friend turned up wearing a snorkelling mask, beneath which she had tied a bandana around her mouth. On her hands were crinkled latex gloves that looked like they had seen better days.
She removed the mask once she had got herself settled in the garden. Needless to say, she had brought her own refreshments.
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