Charlotte [darting a look at Jerry]. I know just what you mean.
Doris. He’s not really as tall as I’d like him to be, but he’s got a wonderful build and a good complexion. I can’t stand anybody without a good complexion—can you? He calls me adorable egg.
Jerry. What does he mean by that?
Doris [airily]. Oh, “egg” is just a name people use nowadays. It’s considered sort of the thing.
Jerry [awed]. Egg?
Charlotte. When do you expect to get married?
Doris. You never can tell!
A pause, during which they all sigh as if pondering. Then Doris, with a tremendous effort at justice, switches the conversation away from herself.
Doris [patronizingly, condescendingly]. How’s everything going with you two? [To Jerry.] Does your father still read the Bible?