"I thought puddings stood up straight?"

"Not all of 'em, sir. Some is a bit weak-kneed in the joints."

Was she poking fun at Peter's gouty legs?

"What's inside it?"

"Here's a knife and fork, sir. You'll soon find out."

"What's inside it?"

"P'r'aps it's a spoon you are wantin' as well."

"I don't eat red-currant pudding."

"Sorry, sir. Just keep quiet till the next course, sir.

"Keep quiet!" (Yells.) "What do you mean?"