And just a trifle less impudence.
What book ought one to be reading, then?
_Man_: Socialism's the thing just now.

Read Wells on Socialism.

It'll be all over the theatrical world in a few years' time.
_Woman_: No fear! I can't bear Wells.

He's always stirring up the dregs.
I don't mind froth, but I do draw the line at dregs.

What's the band playing?
What have you been doing to-day?
_Is_ this lettuce?
No, no! No bread.