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Honesty is not a policy

The Minister isn't used to debating with Anne, any more than Mrs Lynde was earlier when she called her ugly, skinny, bony and freckled!

The Minister of course reveals himself to be a die-hard MCP (Male Chauvinist Pig) - just one of many Anne has to deal with.

Minister: "Now Anne you must remember that honesty is always the best policy."

Anne: "Honesty isn't actually a policy though, is it?"

stunned silence all round ......

Minister: "I can see what the problem is and I have divined an answer. If the girl doesn't want to go to school, then she shouldn't go. She should stay at home and learn proper housekeeping until she marries."