Mr Rumbold is taken ill because of food poisoning and Young Mr Grace appoints Mrs Slocombe to take his place temporarily. Clearly relishing her new role, Mrs Slocombe holes up in Mr Rumbold's office, descending to the commoners only to flaunt her executive status. However, when sales in the Ladies' Department begin to skyrocket in her absence, Mrs Slocombe fears that she'll be given the boot once Mr Rumbold gets back. A homemade meringue in Mr Rumbold's desk, however, changes everything. Guest starring Avril Angers and Gorden Kaye.
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00:00There we are.
00:24And I do hope the hat gives every satisfaction.
00:28I'm sure it will, yes.
00:30Anyway, I said to Mr. Rumbold, I said,
00:33I don't want to be stood stuck here.
00:35I want to be considered for advancement.
00:37So he put me down.
00:38Do you mean he told you to up it?
00:40No, he put me down on the list.
00:43So if anything comes up in the executive line,
00:46I'm in line for it.
00:48If you get promotion, does that mean I'll get your job?
00:51Well, normally, they'd give my job to somebody of my age.
00:55What's the matter?
00:56You look very depressed.
00:57I was just thinking, I might not live that long.
01:03Are you being served, sir?
01:04Which is a silly question, because I
01:06can see that you're not.
01:07I'd like a raincoat, please.
01:08Yes, raincoat rail, Mr. Newquay.
01:10Raincoat rail coming up as well.
01:12Gabardine or plastic, sir?
01:13Plastic, please.
01:15Now, let me see.
01:16You look like a 44 long to me.
01:18What color, sir?
01:19Preferably black.
01:21You can't go wrong with black.
01:25One black plastic, Mac.
01:26Would you like to slip this on, sir?
01:27Thank you very much.
01:29These are very useful.
01:30They roll up very small, and you can carry them
01:32in your little transparent pixie hood.
01:36Do you have a mirror?
01:57You see, is the color suitable, sir?
02:02Yes, the color's perfect.
02:04It is a little noisy, though, isn't it?
02:08You know, we've never had that complaint before, have we?
02:11No, we haven't, Mr. Humphreys.
02:13You see, I don't want to draw attention to myself.
02:16Perhaps if you did it a bit quicker.
02:19No, no, no, the speed is rather critical.
02:22Gabardine will be quieter.
02:25One silent gabardine coming up.
02:28You're probably asking yourself, now,
02:30why does this gentleman have such a specific requirement
02:33for a black plastic Mac?
02:35Yes, as a matter of fact, I was asking myself that.
02:38And I told myself it was none of my business.
02:41You see, I work for a big magazine as a photographer.
02:44You know the kind of thing, leaping out
02:46on well-known personalities, catching them in an off-guard
02:49moment, as it were.
02:50Look, let me show you this.
02:51Now, there's a remote control button
02:53goes from here through the pocket of the coat.
02:55And all I have to do is to give it the right exposure.
02:58Now, watch.
03:07Would you mind doing that again?
03:13My friends call me Candid Cameron.
03:17If you wear this, they'll call you Gabardine Angus.
03:25Oh, that's so much better.
03:27Yes, of course.
03:29Mr. Humphreys, can you spare a moment?
03:30Certainly, Captain Peacock.
03:34What exactly is going on?
03:35This gentleman's practicing his exposure.
03:40Well, I know it takes all sorts to make a world.
03:42But may I suggest that you and your friend
03:44can find such activities to your leisure hours?
03:56The ambulance has just arrived, Mr. Rumble.
03:58And the stretcher will be up in a couple of seconds.
04:00What do you think it is?
04:01I think it's food poisoning.
04:03As soon as I noticed bristles on the executive dining room menu,
04:06I thought to myself, I hope he didn't make that at a Wednesday
04:09shepherd's pie, because it wasn't all that
04:10caught when it was Lancashire hot pot on Tuesday.
04:14They were fish bristles.
04:16Ah, well, that was Monday's cod.
04:18I think I've got glands coming up behind my ear.
04:20That's a good job you mention that,
04:22because we might never have spotted it.
04:26What's going on?
04:28Ambulance men have got into Mr. Rumble's office.
04:31Oh, what's happening, Mr. Harman?
04:33Mr. Rumble's been taken queer.
04:35Anything I can do?
04:40Have you any idea what caused it?
04:42Bristles.
04:46I asked you a perfectly civil question, sir.
04:49Bring him this way, please.
04:51Oh, get out of the way, get out of the way.
04:54Oh, my say.
04:56Oh, what a shame, he's just had his shoes soldered nailed.
05:00I think he's going into a coma.
05:02Blimey, don't say I had the treacle pudding as well.
05:05We think it's food poisoning.
05:07Poor Mr. Rumble.
05:08He doesn't look very good, does he?
05:10I had an uncle who had bristles once,
05:12and he went stiff all over.
05:13Was that food poisoning?
05:15No, rigor mortis.
05:17May I say on behalf of the department,
05:19how sorry we all are, and wish you a speedy recovery, sir.
05:22If you don't come back, we'll treat you like Nelson.
05:24On the spot in the canteen where you fell,
05:26we'll have a brass wrist hole.
05:29Just a moment.
05:30Sir, have you set the machinery in motion for a replacement?
05:33No, no, that'll be up to young Mr. Gray, sir.
05:35Or perhaps you'll put in a good word for me, sir.
05:37Also, I would be most happy to step
05:39into your shoes if you wish.
05:42I think the most suitable person to take over in my absence
05:44would be, would be, would be.
05:48He was trying to form a name beginning with an S.
05:51What are you talking about?
05:52That was his breath escaping.
05:56H. Humphreys, it's me.
06:01He's shaking his head.
06:03It's not you.
06:04Lou, Lou, Lou, Lou, Lou, Lou, Lou, Lou, Lucas.
06:08He's trying to say Lucas.
06:10No, no, no, he's trying to say loosen his tie.
06:14Come on, love.
06:15This is Mrs. Slukeham, loosening your tie.
06:19Now, can you try and point to the one
06:21you want to take over from you?
06:25He's pointing to my legs.
06:27It's me.
06:28No, he's passed out.
06:30It's the sedative I've given him.
06:31Come along, bring him along.
06:32We'll take him down by the service lift.
06:34Good idea, you can give him a short service on the way out.
06:38Thank you, doctor, for letting me know.
06:41It was food poisoning.
06:43Oh, he shouldn't have ate that Rissole.
06:45Fancy anyone ordering Rissoles in our canteen.
06:48The man's a fool to himself.
06:52Well, it does put a lot of strain on you, sir.
06:55I mean, you was hoping to go away for the bank holiday.
06:59Will you be able to have it off now, sir?
07:03What did you say?
07:04Will you be able to have it off now?
07:08It's a bit soon after lunch.
07:12Let's do some letters.
07:14Excuse me, Mr. Gray, sir, but the members of the ladies
07:17and gentlemen's department is here
07:18to ask who you require to take over Mr. Rambod's office.
07:21Oh, very well.
07:22Mr. Grace, we'll see you now.
07:24Any news of our dear colleague, sir?
07:26Oh, he'll be as right as rain in a couple of weeks.
07:29Have you any idea who's going to take over, Mr. Grace?
07:32Bearing in mind that I have applied for promotion
07:34on a number of occasions.
07:36And bearing in mind that I have a lifetime's experience.
07:39Ah, yes, well, it's a very important post.
07:42Couldn't have anyone as old as you.
07:44With all due deference, there is a precedent
07:47for someone of great age holding a position of authority
07:50in the store, namely yourself.
07:54There's a great difference between you and me.
07:56In what way?
07:57I own the place, you don't.
08:02Well, if you're looking for someone with drive, tact,
08:05ingenuity, class, and charisma, I know the very person.
08:09But he's too modest to mention his name, so I'll just point.
08:15I think ladies ought to be given a chance.
08:17Yes, well, you wait till after the ballon.
08:19You'll get yours.
08:21Now, I've already made some notes.
08:25Let's see, Captain Peacock, TVF.
08:28That's too valuable on the floor.
08:31Goldberg, PI.
08:34Practically irreplaceable?
08:35Passed it.
08:38I've got a question mark against Mr. Humphreys.
08:41That's the story of my life.
08:44Miss Brahms, I seem to remember we've
08:46got her down as a possible.
08:48No, that's on the other list, sir.
08:50Oh, I see, yes.
08:52Mrs. Slocum, worth trying in a new position.
08:57Sounds like the other list, as well.
09:02If I do get it, I'll throw myself into it, body and soul.
09:06Unless you're going to invest in a reinforced chair,
09:08Mr. Grace, I just settle for the soul.
09:10I must state here and now that I would not
09:12submit to any arrangement whereby
09:14Mrs. Slocum was over me.
09:16Oh, she won't be over you.
09:17Have I got it?
09:18Have I got it?
09:19If she has, I shall resign.
09:20She's got it.
09:21As I was saying, I shall resign myself to my fate.
09:25But I trust that I shall still be in jurisdiction on the floor.
09:29Done.
09:29Ira, she's got promotion.
09:31Does that mean I've got her job?
09:32I would like to point out here and now
09:34that Miss Brahms does not have the experience
09:36for such a responsible job.
09:38And I say that as head of department.
09:41Without any jurisdiction on the floor.
09:44I suggest that you advertise the vacancy for my post.
09:47Yes.
09:49Get on to your friend at the tailor and cutter, Mr. Humphreys,
09:51and insert an advertisement.
09:53Wanted, crabby old bag to be dragged
09:55in charge of ladies' intimate apparel.
09:58Age indeterminate.
10:04Thank you so much for being so helpful and so quick.
10:07Oh, thank you, modem.
10:08Do call again.
10:09I will.
10:12Thank you, ma'am.
10:14Third sale this morning, Miss Brahms.
10:16Well, I've got the scope now, haven't I?
10:17I mean, I never got a look-in when she was here.
10:20Your extra supervisor's frills are most becoming.
10:23Oh, thank you, Captain Peacock.
10:25I say, um, she's a bit late, isn't she?
10:28Well, executive staff, or so-called executive staff,
10:32are not expected to be in before 9.30.
10:34It is now precisely 9.30.
10:37BELL RINGS
10:39LAUGHTER
10:41Good morning, Mrs. Slocum.
10:43APPLAUSE
10:47Oh, you know, these executive briefcases are heavy.
10:51Brought your sandwiches with you, I bet.
10:53LAUGHTER
10:55Captain Peacock, reprimand your junior, would you?
10:58Mr. Lucas, that was very naughty.
11:00LAUGHTER
11:02Mrs. Slocum, for you, I'm to wish you luck
11:05the first day in your new job.
11:07Nobody deserves it better.
11:09Oh, blue to match my eyes.
11:12I thought they were blue to match your varicose veins.
11:14LAUGHTER
11:16Now, think on. Any little problem, don't hesitate to ask me.
11:20Mr. Humphreys, if you quite finished crawling,
11:23would you get on with your duties?
11:25Captain Peacock, a member of the staff
11:27is having a conflab with the senior executive.
11:30Kindly don't interrupt.
11:33You're forgetting, Mrs. Slocum, that I'm in charge on this floor
11:36and that particular member of the staff is under my jurisdiction.
11:39Well, Mr. Grease will have to give a ruling on that point.
11:42Well, in the meantime, if you have anything further to say, Mr. Humphreys,
11:46say it and get back to your duties.
11:48I just wanted to say how ladylike Mrs. Slocum looks
11:52and how...how nice and restrained she is,
11:55considering your being so aggravating.
11:57LAUGHTER
11:59When the candidates for my vacant post arrive,
12:02show them into my office, would you?
12:04Personnel have already informed me
12:06that they can't find anyone even remotely interested
12:09in taking your position at the ridiculously low wage you're receiving.
12:13Well, they'll just have to pay more, then,
12:16because Miss Brahms certainly isn't experienced enough
12:19to be on her own.
12:21Oh, Cheek, do you know,
12:23I've done twice as much business as her of a morning
12:26and I even haven't had coffee yet.
12:28Your talents have been noted and approved, Miss Brahms.
12:31LAUGHTER
12:33You know, that was the most terrible exhibition
12:36of sucking up to teacher I've seen since I was a kid at kindergarten.
12:40I always believe in having friends in high places.
12:43Oh, is that why you went on that climbing holiday with that steeplejack?
12:46LAUGHTER
12:48He wasn't a steeplejack, he was a lumberjack, and we went pot-holey.
12:52Do you know he saved my life when I damaged my equipment on a stalagmite?
12:56LAUGHTER
12:58Were they the ones that go up? Well, this one did.
13:05Oh, my own office.
13:07I shall stamp my personality on it.
13:10Er, should you require an emergency cuppa,
13:13there's an electric kettle in the bottom left-hand drawer.
13:19What are you doing, Mr Harmon?
13:21I'm removing Mr Rumbold's executive soap,
13:25as well as his ice-frannel and towel,
13:27which is mandatory for the executive carzy.
13:29You, of course, will be supplying your own.
13:31Will I get a key?
13:33Oh, yeah, you'll get a key for the executive carzy
13:35from Mr Bancroft, Theatre Bookings.
13:37LAUGHTER
13:39Will you also be requiring
13:41Mr Rumbold's supplementary supply of meringues?
13:44Oh, yes, they'll come in nice for afternoon tea.
13:47I wonder, I've just brought my little camera,
13:51and would you mind taking a picture of me
13:53at my executive desk?
13:55Yes, certainly, Mrs Stokeland.
13:57Right.
13:59Oh, I can get you, I can get the executive desk,
14:02but not both. Could you sit down?
14:04Hang on a minute. This is going to be a very, very historical picture.
14:08I'll get you the moment you sit, right?
14:10Right.
14:12LAUGHTER
14:16There's a note pinned to it.
14:18I'm sure you'll be a big noise in Grace Brothers.
14:23LAUGHTER
14:25Signed, Mr Lucas.
14:27LAUGHTER
14:29Oh, well, one little practical joke I can overlook,
14:33but I shall have to tell him that he's a naughty boy.
14:37LAUGHTER
14:45Right, who's with and who's without?
14:48I'm with. I'm with.
14:50I'm with. Two with. Thank you.
14:52You're with, aren't you? No, I've always been without.
14:55LAUGHTER
14:57And a glass of hot water for you, Mr Gilbert.
14:59Thank you, thank you.
15:01Oh, damn, I've forgotten my indigestion tablets.
15:04Well, never mind, just drink the hot water
15:06and we'll hoist the gale warnings over the counter.
15:09No, it's not the same without, Mrs Sloper.
15:12No, it isn't.
15:14It's much more pleasant.
15:16I've got news for you, Mr Gilbert.
15:18She's managed to persuade Mr Grace
15:20to cough up for a two-piece made-to-measure executive suit
15:23and you've got to take some patterns to her office at three o'clock.
15:26Well, I'm not going. I'll send my junior.
15:28Too much for the lunch, Mr Grace.
15:30Perhaps we can continue our discussion
15:32on the effects of television on the retail trade tomorrow.
15:36I wasn't talking about that rubbish.
15:38I just said I fancied that bird who did the Turkish delight ads.
15:42LAUGHTER
15:44Good day, everybody.
15:46How's Miss Brahms getting on?
15:48Very well indeed, sir.
15:50We don't notice Mrs Slocum's absence at all.
15:53In fact, the figures are up.
15:55I'm sure that's only temporary.
15:57Anyway, I think I'll join my staff for coffee.
16:00I'll see you later, Mr Grace.
16:02Good. Well, you've all done very well.
16:05Thank you, Mrs Sloper.
16:10Miss Brahms, you're sitting in my seat.
16:14No, I'm not. This used to be your seat before you was elevated.
16:17Now I've got your job, I'm sitting here.
16:20You're getting a bit above yourself, Miss Brahms.
16:23And what are you doing with those frills?
16:25Those are supervisors' frills
16:27and you're not entitled until you're established.
16:29And you're only temporary.
16:31And if you don't move over, I'll make you take them off.
16:33You hold your ground.
16:35And you shut your gob.
16:39Mrs Slocum, I would deem it an honour if you'd have my seat.
16:42Oh, thank you, Mr Humphreys.
16:44I can see you're going to go a long way.
16:46On his hands and knees.
16:50Would you pass the sugar?
16:58Well, what were we all discussing?
17:01The fact that it is one minute to two,
17:03time we were all back in the department.
17:08Would you like my spoon, Mrs Slocum?
17:10Mr Humphreys?
17:40Hello, Operator.
17:42Have there been any calls for me?
17:44What, none at all?
17:47Oh, I see.
17:49Well, if there are any calls for me,
17:51make sure you put them straight through.
18:03I must remember to bring a little cake, Fox.
18:07I must remember to bring a little cake, Fox, tomorrow.
18:25Oh, I'm nasty.
18:32Hello. Office equipment.
18:34This is Mrs Slocum.
18:36Head of Gents and Ladies Apparel.
18:39Could you send me up some green blotting paper, please?
18:43I mean, this pink muck's so common.
18:47You have to supply the pink until it runs out.
18:50When will that be?
18:521992?
18:56Thank you very much.
19:06Oh, heck.
19:23Hello. Cosmetics.
19:25Miss Cumlosy, please.
19:28Oh, hello, Edna Love.
19:31It's Mrs Slocum.
19:33I don't know if you've heard,
19:35but I've just been made head of Men's and Ladies Apparel.
19:40And I was wondering, could you possibly send up some samples of cosmetics
19:44and toiletries suitable for the executive washroom?
19:49Oh, no, love, I couldn't possibly come down there.
19:51I'm rushed off me feet with this new department.
19:55Oh, thank you. I'm much obliged.
20:05LAUGHTER
20:30Hello, Miss Braunstein.
20:33This is Betty here, dear.
20:35I'm sorry I was a bit short with you at the dinner table,
20:39but I've been rushed off me feet.
20:41Oh, what have you phoned me for?
20:43Well, I missed our little morning chat
20:46and I was wondering if you'd like to pop in for a cup of tea.
20:49You'll never guess what happened to me and Mrs Axelby last night.
20:53We went to this roller disco.
20:55I haven't got time now. I've got a £3,000 fur coat customer.
21:00But I've saved you a maroon.
21:02And I've got a crocodile handbag waiting.
21:04I see.
21:06Have you taken those frills off your blouse yet?
21:08No.
21:09Well, see to it.
21:13Just a moment.
21:16Enter.
21:18Yes, you have my authority to proceed with that order,
21:21but I want delivery in three days or you can forget it.
21:24I'm sorry, that's my last word.
21:26She's a tart, isn't she?
21:28Especially when there's nobody on the other end of the phone.
21:30She's still got her finger on the rest.
21:33Well, if John Lewis can make you a better offer,
21:35I suggest you get on with it.
21:37But don't come running back to me.
21:40Oh, have you come about the suit?
21:43Yes, Mrs Slocum. I brought the swatches.
21:45Now, may I suggest a nice 16-ounce worsted in a charcoal grey?
21:49It's very executive.
21:51Yeah, it'll go very nicely with a bowler hat and rolled umbrella.
21:54You're here to take the measurements, Mr Lucas.
21:57Oh, yes, I like that.
21:59And stripes are very slimming, aren't they?
22:01Well, let's put it this way. Have you ever seen a fat zebra?
22:06Shall we just try this one on for the style?
22:11This one's double-bosomed.
22:17Now, what do you think of the effect?
22:20She looks like Rocky Marciano.
22:22Will you be having trousers or a skirt?
22:25Or black stockings and thigh-length boots?
22:29We're going to ignore you, Mr Lucas.
22:31You know, it's a pity you're going to ignore me
22:33because I can tell you a very good reason
22:35why trousers would suit Mrs Slocum.
22:37Well, why's that?
22:38They'll hide your legs.
22:40We wouldn't more remark from you when you're out.
22:43Shall we settle for this, then, but in the ladies' style?
22:46Yes, that'll do very nicely.
22:48Measurements, Mr Lucas.
22:50Measurements coming up, Mr Uveries.
23:01Breathe out!
23:02I am breathed out.
23:04Why didn't you bring the 60-inch tape?
23:06Because our stock only goes up to 42.
23:08We'll have to improvise.
23:10Here. 42 and a pencil.
23:15Waste.
23:18Waste.
23:2142 and a rubber.
23:23Pips.
23:25Oh, my God.
23:32There we are.
23:3442 and the week ending October 5th.
23:39Enter.
23:43I brought your samples.
23:45Oh, yes.
23:47Excuse me.
23:49I have to choose my cosmetics and toiletries
23:51for the executive powder room.
23:53Oh, well, we'll be off.
23:55Not you, Mr Uveries. I'd value your opinion.
23:57Tell Captain Peacock I'll be out in a minute.
23:59Certainly. I'll tell Captain Peacock
24:01you're helping Mrs Slocum choose her new kit for the box.
24:05Sorry about that, Mrs Slocum.
24:07Juniors have no finesse.
24:09Oh, yes. It's as common as muck.
24:17Right.
24:19Oh, look at all those soaps.
24:21Can I smell that one?
24:25Oh, yes.
24:27That's a very strong scent.
24:29I sell that to Mr Davies,
24:31head of garden furniture.
24:33Oh, yeah.
24:35Is he the one that's always moving his gnomes about?
24:38That's the one.
24:40Mm. My mother could do with a gnome.
24:42Oh, yes.
24:44That's the one.
24:46Mm. My mother could do with a gnome.
24:48This has a nice marble finish,
24:50so suitable for the environment.
24:52Yes, we must consider the environment.
24:54What's the decor?
24:56Well, sort of red plush and arpeg.
24:58Well, now,
25:00they start at this end at 50 pence
25:02and they go up at this end
25:04to six pounds.
25:06I love this one.
25:08One carbolic, 50 pence.
25:11Now we come to
25:13the hand towels and flannels.
25:15This is your luxury, first-quality
25:17Turkish, modestly priced
25:19at eight pounds each.
25:21It's tough at the top.
25:23I think that's rather ostentatious.
25:25Oh, I agree.
25:27Alternatively, you have your
25:29Egyptian,
25:31your Lancashire,
25:33your Hong Kong or plain disposable.
25:35We have a luxury disposable
25:37made from seaweed and plastic waste,
25:39indistinguishable from the Turkish.
25:41Feels like sandpaper.
25:43Oh, yes.
25:45I should warn you, don't clean your glasses on them
25:47or you'll get frosted lenses.
25:49How much?
25:51One pound a dozen.
25:53Done.
25:55Shall you require a lady's razor?
25:57Yes, she could shave the towels with it.
25:59Certainly not.
26:01I'll have these put on your account.
26:05Silly old bitch.
26:09Fancy cut.
26:13Now then,
26:15what's it like being in charge?
26:17Well,
26:19between you and me, it's not all it's
26:21cracked up to be. There's nothing to do
26:23and there's nobody to talk to
26:25and I miss the customers.
26:27Well, couldn't you come back?
26:29Oh, no, that would be to admit failure
26:31and that stuck-up Captain Peake. I could never stop laughing
26:33at me. But I do miss
26:35you all. Well, you'll have to make
26:37up your mind quick because two weeks as management
26:39and you're automatically out the union.
26:41Then you can't come back.
26:43Well, look, if Miss Bromsey's figures
26:45dropped, then you could suggest
26:47to Captain Peake that I'm indispensable.
26:49Then I could return with honour.
26:51I'll do me best.
26:53Enter.
26:55Excuse me, Mrs. Logan. I have to ask you
26:57to authorise acceptance of a customer's check.
27:01Three thousand
27:03pounds? What's that for?
27:05Here's the bill. It's a fur coat
27:07just sold by Miss Browns.
27:09Probably a flush in the pan.
27:11Would you sign this one too? A crocodile handbag?
27:13Three hundred and forty pounds? You what?
27:15And that set of aquamarine
27:17costume jewellery that you say you'd never shift
27:19in a month of Sundays.
27:21Two hundred and thirty-nine.
27:23Making three thousand five hundred and seventy-nine
27:25pounds in all.
27:34You know, it's not going to be easy
27:36for me to convince Captain Peacock
27:38that you're indispensable.
27:40Well, I can't resign.
27:44Slugum.
27:46Rumbold here.
27:48It's Mr. Rumbold.
27:50Just a moment, Mr. Rumbold.
27:52How are you?
27:54Are you fit to come back?
27:56Are you fit to come back?
27:58No, I shall be at least another couple of weeks.
28:00Oh, dear.
28:02Now, pay attention.
28:04They've analysed the canteen, Rousseau,
28:06and it wasn't that that poisoned me.
28:08Well, what was it then?
28:10Well, my wife made
28:12some meringues, and it seems
28:14the creep
28:16over the meringues has acted
28:18as host to a rather unusual bug.
28:20Now, I took three of them
28:22to work. I ate one of them.
28:24There are two meringues
28:26still in the top left-hand drawer
28:28of my desk.
28:30Don't touch them yourself.
28:32Get Harman
28:34to put on a pair of rubber gloves
28:36and then
28:38tell him
28:40immediately to drop them into a plastic bag
28:42and after that
28:44to throw them into the furnace.
28:54Oh, such a pity
28:56when you had your foot on the first rung
28:58of the management ladder.
29:00Does this mean that I'll have to
29:02come back behind the counter?
29:04To be realistic, I'm afraid it does.
29:06It's been no funnier without
29:08you to nag me, hurry up and get well
29:10and come back. Yes, but not before
29:12Mr. Rumbold. How are you feeling,
29:14Mrs. Slocum? Well,
29:16put it this way, me tummy's
29:18in turmoil, but me mind's
29:20at peace.
29:23Lou, Lou, Lou!
29:25She's trying to say Lucas. No, I'm not.
29:27I want to go to the loo.
29:52APPLAUSE
30:22MUSIC FADES