Hugh and Dot in “The Green Mill Murder”

I…I was wondering if…I mean, would you… [He laughs nervously.] I suppose what I’m trying to ask is would you…

Oh, for goodness sake, Hugh Collins, would you do me the honour of accompanying me to the Fireman and Policeman’s Ball?

No. I mean, yes! Yes, but no, I’m supposed to ask you.

Well, we could all die waiting for that to happen.