Monday afternoon and there's another knock at the door!

 Thinks, "Who the hell is that. Bloody Jesus this time?"

"Hi, Nick here, I've come to talk violin if you're interested mate."

[opens door]

"Hi Nick, I'm Richard (of RBB). So you play the violin?"

"Hi Richard (of RBB). Yes, I used to play a lot of violin. In fact, I heard you were working on one of my pieces."

"I'm working on a Paganini piece..."

"Yes, I know. Jesus was coming back and he asked me to join him. I was interested in an old guy like you attempting to play my music and I know you've had a few knock backs so I thought that maybe I could give you some advice. By the way, you're doing very well on those arpeggios."

"We had the police here this morning looking for Jesus. It seems he's buggered off somewhere. The Blessed Curmudgeon says I betrayed him - The Blessed one, not Jesus."

"The Blessed Who?"

"Oh, he's a guy up north. Used to be in 3P and helped himself to some hosts. Now he thinks he's god. Sheesh!"

"What's 3P?"

"Just a class at our old school for guys who couldn't play the violin. So, have you been listening to me practise."

"Yes, a bit. You're on the right track and it's good to see you getting close to my one position idea. Oh, and you're right about the one scale."

"Thanks Nick. Do you know that I speak a bit of Italian?"

"Yes, but we all spoke different dialects when I was last here. You're lucky to have those modern synthetic strings. I had three gut ones break in a concert once. Luckily I was able to bullshit my way out by using just one string."

"Yes, I've read about that. Is it true that you also used very thin strings?"

"Yes, they were very thin for gut strings but you guys have it easy these days. How are you going on the 9th variation?"

"It's coming along slowly. I've heard people say that you have to practise it slowly, just a little bit at a time. I love that variation!"

"Thanks. That was one of my favourite techniques. In my time people called it a trick so I didn't want to put too much of it into that caprice."

"So, where is Jesus?"

"I think he went to Stokes Valley. He's calling it the new Promised Land. I really don't get his reasoning but, as you know, he is the son of god. He might be a bit worried about this The Blessed Curmudgeon stealing from his flock so I think he'll work his way north. Should be quite a showdown - they're calling it Sheesh! vs Amen up in Heaven."

"So, when do you have to go back?"

"I guess it depends on Jesus. I could drop by again if you like?"

"Hey, that'd be nice. It's really special to meet you. I have quite a few questions but I won't hold you up. I hope you find Jesus okay."

"Thanks Richard (of RBB). See you soon, I hope."