His Niece : We're dropping 2,000 feet!
The Great Man : It's all right, dear. Don't start worrying 'til we get down to 1,999 feet. Only the last foot is dangerous...
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Elizabeth : Oh, my duck does a wonderful trick. My duck can lay an egg.
Mrs. Higgins : And just what is so wonderful about that?
Elizabeth : Well, can *you* lay an egg? (pause). . . Oh, excuse me.
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