“Aww, aren’t you the cutest and most well-behaved baby ever, Sherry?”

*Anon cooed at the baby in their arms as Sherry (The eight-month-old baby of Annette and William Birkin) laughed happily. Anon loved kids and enjoyed babysitting Sherry. *

Albert, sitting opposite, was sulking. He felt ignored and believed he deserved more attention than a baby. He watched Anon and Sherry for a few minutes before speaking.

“Having more fun with something that can’t speak than talking to your husband? Honestly, it’s just a baby. Nothing fascinating about it.”