For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for May 24, 2001
Transcript:
Elly: Wilf! Mira! It's so nice to see you! Woman: Lovely of you to have us over, Elly! You have such a charming place - how longn have you had this wallpaper? Your drapes have worn well! Such a warm little kitchen! Have you thought of having it redecorated? Michael: So, Mom! How are you Mira Sobinski getting along? Elly: Like a house on fire.
‘Like a house on fire’… and there is never a bucket of water when you need one.