The White Elephant 11: Success
| Peter: | Table two weren't too keen on the soup. Ooh, what's that? A letter from a secret admirer? |
| Mary: | no. Nothing like that – it's my exam results ... |
| Peter: | Exam results? I didn't know you'd been studying. |
| Mary: | Yes – I've been studying for a PhD – and it says here, I'm a doctor! |
| Peter: | Oh well done Mary – Doctor Marigold - another feather in your cap. You're so clever. |
| Gordon: | What's that? You've qualified to be a 'doctor'. Well done ... although personally I think the world needs more chefs than doctors – everybody needs to eat. But well done ... you've had a lucky break. |
| Peter: | Yes, you're going to be a real success, maybe you'll be my doctor ... |
| Gordon: | Of course, I know all about success. I've got a track record for creating world-class food and winning numerous awards – just ask Ceilia. |
| Mary: | So what's the secret to your success Gordon? |
| Gordon: | Well ... errr ... an appreciation for food ... an eye for detail ... and an excellent relationship with the customers. |
| Peter: | Are you sure? |
| Gordon: | Yes! Now I want you to take this to table two ... it's one of my best recipes ... it's always a roaring success. |
| Mary: | Hmm ... don't count your chickens before they've hatched. |
| Gordon: | Don't worry Mary. I can taste success. You wouldn't find a doctor making something like this. |
| Peter: | Well, they're certainly eating it. |
| Gordon: | There you see ... that's why I'm top dog in this kitchen. |
| Customer: | (from restaurant) Waiter! Waiter! Come quickly! |
| Peter: | Oh no! One of the customers is lying on the floor being sick. I think he's got food poisoning! |
| Gordon: | Oh typical! Well come on then, you're a doctor. |
| Mary: | A Doctor of Philosophy, Gordon. But I'll see what I can do as per usual. |
Vocabulary