The theme or central idea of Sheila Burnford's "The Deserted Road" is the decision of John Longridge's pets to stray on the deserted country road despite their accredited human intelligence.
John Longridge concluded arrangements with Mrs Oakes to take care of his dogs and cat while on vacation. After reluctantly waving the pets goodbye, he left the house.
The animals waited for Mrs Oakes for about an hour. Then they decided to stray on the deserted country road, perhaps expecting to rejoin their master as he traveled on vacation.
Thus, the theme is the decision of the pets to stray on the deserted country road.
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