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A Lighthearted Exchange About a Mishap
Gilbert
Come on, sit down, take it easy. What's the trouble?
Iris Henderson
If you must know, something fell on my head.
Gilbert
When, infancy?
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A Lesson in Loyalty and Support
Gilbert
Can I help?
Iris Henderson
Only by going away.
Gilbert
No, no, no, no. My father always taught me, never desert a lady in trouble. He even carried that as far as marrying Mother.
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Recognition of a Renowned Surgeon
Dr. Hartz
And I am Dr. Egon Hartz; you may have heard of me.
Gilbert
Not the brain surgeon?
Dr. Hartz
Yes, the same.
Gilbert
Yes, you flew over to England the other day and operated on one of our cabinet ministers.
Dr. Hartz
Oh, yes.
Gilbert
Tell me, did you find anything?
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Judging Countries Beyond Their Politics
Miss Froy
I never think you should judge any country by its politics. After all, we English are quite honest by nature, aren't we?
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Request for Silence Amidst Disturbance
Iris Henderson
Boris? Miss Henderson speaking. Look, someone upstairs is playing musical chairs with an elephant. Move one of them out, will you? I want to get some sleep.
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A Conversation About a Missing Lady
Iris Henderson
I was having tea about an hour ago with an English lady. You saw her, didn't you?
Charters
Well, I don't know, I mean, I was talking to my friend, wasn't I?
Caldicott
Indubitably.
Iris Henderson
Yes, but you were sitting at the next table. She turned and borrowed the sugar. You must remember.
Charters
Yes, I recall passing the sugar.
Iris Henderson
Well then you saw her.
Charters
I repeat we were deep in conversation. We were discussing cricket.
Iris Henderson
Well, I don't see how a thing like cricket can make you forget seeing people.
Charters
Oh, don't you? If that's your attitude, there's nothing more to be said! Come Caldicott. "A thing like cricket!
Gilbert
Wrong tactics. We should've told him we were looking for a lost cricket ball.
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Discussion on Tweed Fabric Choices
Gilbert
What was she wearing? Scotch tweeds wasn't it?
Iris Henderson
Oatmeal tweeds.
Gilbert
I knew it had something to do with porridge.
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Mutual Disdain Between Two Characters
Iris Henderson
You're the most contemptible person I've ever met in all my life!
Gilbert
Confidentially, I think you're a bit of a stinker, too.
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Reflections on Life and Marriage Choices
Iris Henderson
I've no regrets. I've been everywhere and done everything. I've eaten caviar at Cannes, sausage rolls at the dogs. I've played baccarat at Biarritz and darts with the rural dean. What is there left for me but marriage?
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