Keeping Up Appearances1990

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Hyacinth:
[answering the telephone] The Bouquet residence; the lady of the house speaking.

Hyacinth:
Do I sound like a Chinese takeaway?

Hyacinth:
I am a highly desirable private residence in an area of outstanding natural property values. And I'm waiting for your apology. Unless of course the thought of bean shoots and crispy wonton have totally stir-fried your basic humanity. And kindly clear this line. There are people of substance in this community who are probably queuing to ring me at this very moment.

Hyacinth:
Your suggestion is noted, but I see little practical merit in having the telephone up my jumper.