13 JANUARY 1990, Page 37

No 1610: The rest of the story

(Suggested by N. E. C. Colthart) You are invited to provide a story (maximum 150 words) which either begins or ends with the words: 'Then the dog rolled off my face.' Entries to 'Competition No. 1610' by 26 January.

The top winner of this and the next five competitions will receive a bottle of Mercier Brut champagne, kindly presented by Champagne Mercier.