Dave Prout and the Haunted Hob
One rainy morning in Plymouth, electrician Dave Prout arrived at Mrs. Coddlebury’s house to install a new electric cooker and hob.
“The old hob hums,” she warned, “and sometimes plays Greensleeves.”
Undeterred, Dave got to work. As he disconnected the old unit, the hob buzzed ominously and lights flickered. Then came the music.
“You have to ask it nicely,” Mrs. Coddlebury whispered.
Rolling his eyes, Dave muttered, “I’m just installing your new friend, nothing scary.” Instantly, the buzzing stopped. The lights calmed. The hob purred.
He finished the job, handed over the certificate, and as he packed up, the hob played one final, cheerful note of Greensleeves.
“Haunted hob,” Dave chuckled, “now fully compliant.”
Dave Prout
Expert Electrical Services Plymouth.
