A Morning Laugh Chases Away Woes

Previously

…Mayor Mildred wiped a tear from her eye. “Barnaby, my dear man. That is… that is the most extraordinary story I have ever heard. And perhaps,” she added, eyeing the peculiar cake with a newfound appreciation, “the most extraordinary cake.” The judges, who had been looking increasingly bewildered, now exchanged glances. They had tasted many cakes in their time, many technically perfect, many undeniably delicious. But they had never tasted a cake born of such delightful absurdity.