He (bent double in the act of gathering poppies). And what would you vote about?
She (with hand extended to receive them). Oh, anything—everything!
He. And the candidate who paid most compliments would get most votes, eh?
She. It would depend on how he paid them.
He (looking up and laughing). Then it's the quality, and not the quantity, which tells?
She. Nothing would "tell," as you call it, if we did not approve his principles.
He. Not even the offer of a new bonnet?
She. That would be bribery and corruption!
He. But some bonbonnières at Christmas time?
She. Oh, everyone accepts them.