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The Dress Rehearsal

The Round Number

A Barred Plymouth Rock rooster in a navy blazer with brass buttons and madras pocket square, standing on a wooden bandstand with red, white, and blue patriotic bunting draped behind him in golden morning light

He had pressed the bunting twice, which he considered appropriate for an occasion of this particular vintage. The parade would not begin for days, but he had taken his position early — experience having taught him that the rehearsal is always the better show.

25 June 2026