None so Deaf As Those Who Won't Hear: A Comedietta in One Act

by Herbert Pelham Curtis

Jane (shouts). What for, sir?

Coddle. Eustachian tube.

Jane (shouts). I can’t see nothing, sir.

Coddle. What do you say?

Jane. Drat him! (Shouts.) I can’t see nothing.

Coddle. Jane, I hope you’re not losing your voice. You don’t speak half so loudly as usual.

Jane (sulkily). Perhaps I’d better have it swabbed out, then.

Coddle. Luncheon’s ready, do you say? Rather early, isn’t it? Jane, I like you, do you know, because you’re such an intelligent creature.

Jane (shouts). Yes, sir.