Mrs Richards, Basil and others in “Communication Problems”

[Leaving the room] I can get down stairs by myself.

"Down" the stairs? Oh well, don't stop when you get to the basement! Keep straight on! Give my regards to the Earth's core!

[to Mrs Richards] Are you sure you can manage?

If you give us any more trouble I shall visit you in the small hours and put a bat up your nightdress!