Duck Soup1933

Labor Minister:
The Department of Labor wishes to report that the workers of Freedonia are demanding shorter hours.

Firefly:
Very well, then we'll give them shorter hours. We'll start by cutting their lunch hour to 20 minutes. (the Cabinet exchange startled looks) Now, gentlemen, we've got to start looking for a new Treasurer.

Labor Minister:
But you appointed one last week!

Firefly:
That's the one I'm looking for!

Secretary of War:
Gentlemen, gentlemen. Enough of this. How about taking up the tax?

Firefly:
How about taking up the carpet?

Secretary of War:
I still insist we take up the tax!

Firefly:
[to Bob Roland] He's right—you've got to take up the tacks before you take up the carpet.

Secretary of War:
I give all my time and energy to my duties, and what do I get?

Firefly:
You get awfully tiresome after a while.

Secretary of War:
Sir, you try my patience.

Firefly:
I don't mind if I do. You must come over and try mine some time.

Secretary of War:
That's the last straw! I resign. I wash my hands of the whole business!

Firefly:
Good idea. You can wash your neck too.