Basil and Mr. Leeman in “The Kipper and the Corpse”

Basil

[sarcastically] Rosewood, mahogany, teak?

[confused] I beg your pardon?

Basil

What would you like your breakfast tray made out of?

I don’t really mind.

Basil

Are you sure? Fine! Well, you go and have a really good night’s sleep then. [looks at his watch, while Mr. Leeman goes upstairs, still confused] I’m hoping to get a couple hours later on myself. [shouting] I’ll be up in good time to serve you your breakfast in bed. If you can remember to sleep with your mouth open, you won’t even have to wake up – I’ll just drop in small pieces of lightly buttered kipper when you’re breathing in the right direction if that doesn’t put you out! [looks at the room behind the counter, searching for Sybil, then speaks to himself sarcastically, imitating his wife] Basil! [hits his hand]