[Bernard is waiting at the Hackers' flat for the Minister to come home]
AHAnnie Hacker
He's obviously been held up. You can stamp some of these cards for me while you're waiting if you like.
Oh, but aren't they to constituents?
Yes.
Well, that's not government business, Mrs Hacker, that's political activity. I'm not allowed to help with the Minister's political activities.
Suppose they were all to journalists?
Oh, that would be alright.
They're all to journalists.
Fine. I suppose licking is an essential part of relationships with the press.
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