Listen, Elaine!

Listen, Elaine. Tho' I'm not mad on racing, I like a little flutter now and then; But I maintain you would not be disgracing The family, or look like some old hen If you just wore - Now, just a minute, please! That pinkish frock - No, wait! Let me explain. That pinkish frock with spots - You wouldn't freeze! You've got your furs. Aw, listen, please, Elaine! Now, look. We've twenty pounds. Don't let us quarrel. (Surely we can be sane and quite grown-up). If you take most of that, what of the 'moral' That Percy Podgrass gave us for the Cup? Of course he's sure to win. What are vain dresses Compared - My dear! I did not call you vain! Nor selfish either. Gosh! What married messes Start over clothes, and - Listen, please, Elaine. We're partners, aren't we? Well, then, listen, darling. We might discuss this calmly, don't you think? Now! Please be sensible ... I am not snarling! Rubbish! Of course, you do look nice in pink. I always thought that spotted pink looked dandy, And comfy, too. Supposing it should rain. Nice sight you'd look in - What's it called - organdie ... I was not wishing - Listen, please! Elaine! Women just dress to spite some other tabby. Who said you were a cat? One moment, pet. Of course, I wouldn't have my wife look shabby. Take what you need. We'll make a smaller bet ... Eight - ten - twelve quid! Whew! Not much left for betting. Still, just a flutter and expenses ... What? Listen, Elaine. What could I be forgetting? Hat? Stockings? Shoes to match? ... Here! Take the lot!