Bertie Wooster, Jeeves and others in “Hot Off the Press”

Jeeves!

Yes, sir?

That parcel has arrived in London!

Yes, sir.

Well, did you send it?

Yes, sir. [Bertie lets out a small scream] I acted for the best, sir.

You do know that Lady Florence has broken off her engagement with me.

In my opinion, sir — and I'm sorry if this causes you any distress — you and Lady Florence are not ideally matched. Her ladyship is of a highly arbitrary and determined temperament, sir, quite opposed to your own.

Oh, indeed, Jeeves! Well, I'm very grateful for your opinion! I must say that what I had in mind from you was abject, quivering apology! This is very sad, Jeeves, but I'm going to have to think very seriously about your future. I — [catches sight of Florence telling off two servants downstairs]

...I trust that is not alcohol I smell on your breath. Drunkenness may be de rigeur among the servants in some houses, but I should be sorry to see it take hold here.

My lady.

I suggest you read these. They're a brief introduction to the beliefs and aims of the Theosophical Society. Study them well! [hands a pamphlet to each servant, then exits]

Thank you, my lady.

Yes, Lady Worplesden.

...Yes, well, I've thought seriously about your future, Jeeves, and I think it should continue very much in the vein of your immediate past. I owe you an apology, Jeeves.

By no means, sir.