A discussion between a man and woman at a party (above) and a patient asking a doctor if it is necessary for him to have an operation (below). Process print after W. Lunt, 1913.

The item contains two scenes. One is set at a party, including dialogue: "Ethel! I hate her" "Why, I saw you kiss her yesterday" "Yes, but that's all we do; we hardly ever speak." . The other is an invalid's bedroom, including dialogue: "Doctor, is it absolutely necessary to operate on me?" "No-no; but it's - er - customary"