Mr.Hoppy lived in a small flat high up in a tall concrete building. He lived alone. He had always been a lonely man and now that he was retired from work he was more lonely than ever. life. One There were two loves in Mr Hop They grew was the flowers he grew on his balcony the in pots and tubs and baskets, and in summer little balcony became a riot of colour. he kept Mr Hoppy's second love was a secret entirely to himself.