Oh, goodness! She is going to enlarge on new-fangled diseases.

Well, it gives us a moment's breathing space....

I say, Miss Champion, I was chaffing this afternoon about sharps and flats.

I can play that accompaniment for you if you like.

No?
Well, just as you think best.
But remember, it takes a lot of voice to make much effect in this concert-room, and the place is crowded.