The author is Daniel Defoe.

Our anniversary tree. It's one of the best I've ever seen. You're supposed to have gone. It's not very fair, Dawn. Why are you so tough on her? Yes, she does. Once we put it in, it'll recover. She's okay. And welcome to Men on Books. Well, where will I dry the washing? Bob was feeling sick, Kay. That guy's got a family to think about. You've got a great arm. Come on, Kay. It's just a mineral deficiency.