"I'll Leave It To You": A Light Comedy In Three Acts

by Noel Coward

Griggs. You rang, madam.

Mrs. Dermott. Did I? Now what on earth could it have been? Was it a flustered ring, Griggs, or just an ordinary calm one?

Griggs. Quite calm, madam.

Mrs. Dermott (in anguish). Oh, Vangy dear, what did I ring for?

Evangeline. You said something about your knitting just before.

Mrs. Dermott. Oh, of course, yes. Griggs, do you know how many stitches I cast on for this sleeve?

Griggs. Forty-seven, madam.

Mrs. Dermott. Oh, thank you so much—you're quite sure?

Griggs. Quite, madam, but if I might suggest it, next time an even number would be easier to remember.

Mrs. Dermott. Yes, Griggs—remind me, won't you? You're a great help.