In the distance we could see the lights on that big wheel down by the river, the London Eye.

“We don’t have to decide right now, anyway, do we?” said JJ.

“Course we don’t,” said Martin.

“So how about we give it another six months? See how we’re doing?”

“Is that thing actually going round?” said Martin. “I can’t tell.”

We stared at it for a long time, trying to work it out. Martin was right. It didn’t look as though it was moving, but it must have been. I suppose.

– Nick Hornby