Chapter 8 the new slang Mrs. Einsford Hill sat in Mrs. Higgins drawing room.0:00
Her son Freddy and her daughter Clara were also there.0:20
So was Colonel Pickering.0:25
Professor Higgins stood by the window looking out at the street.0:27
He did not like the Einsford Hills very much, but he thought they would be just fine for Eliza to meet.0:30
What on earth are we going to talk about until Eliza comes?0:38
We are supposed to be civilized and cultured, but who really knows all about poetry and philosophy and art and science and so on?0:42
What on earth do I know of philosophy or of manners?0:51
Said his mother warningly.0:55
Just then, Eliza arrived.0:58
The guests were so impressed by her beauty that they all rose after asking everyone, how do you do?1:01
There was a long, uncomfortable silence as everyone tried desperately to think of something to say.1:09
Mrs. Higgins was the first to speak.1:16
She decided to mention the weather, as it was one of the two subjects that Eliza was allowed to talk about.1:18
Will it rain, do you think?1:24
She asked her guests.1:26
There are no indications of any great change in the barometrical situation, said Eliza.1:28
Freddy found this extremely funny and broke into laughter.1:36
What is wrong with that young man?1:40
Asked Eliza, pronouncing each word clearly and correctly.1:42
I bet I got it right.1:46
I hope it won't turn cold, said Mrs. Einsford Hill.1:49
Our whole family suffer from influenza.1:54
When the weather turns cold.1:56
My aunt died of influenza, said Eliza.1:58
At least that's what they said.2:02
If you ask me, they did her in.2:04
What on earth do you mean, my dear?2:10
It's the new slang, Higgins interrupted quickly.2:13
It means to kill someone.2:17
Do you mean, said Mrs. Higgins, staring at Eliza in horror, that you think someone killed your aunt?2:19
She was as strong as a horse.2:28
Ain't no way she died of influenza.2:30
Eliza stopped when she saw that Freddy was laughing.2:34
Here, what are you laughing at?2:38
I haven't said anything funny, have I?2:40
It's the new slang, laughed Freddy.2:43
Higgins coughed loudly and looked at his watch.2:48
Eliza realised that it was time to go.2:51
I am pleased to have met you.2:56
Goodbye, she said, shaking hands with Mrs. Higgins.2:58
When Eliza had gone, Mrs. Ironsford Hill shook her head in shock.3:02
Well, she said, I really don't think I can manage the new slang.3:07
People will think we are so old fashioned if you don't get used to it.3:14
Mrs. Einsford Hill looked worried.3:18
It's time for us to go, she said.3:20
We have another home to visit this afternoon.3:23
Higgins showed the Einsford Hills to the door.3:25
His mother invited Freddy, who seemed enthusiastic about eliza, to meet Ms. Dolittle on another one of her at home days.3:28
As he said goodbye to Clara, Higgins smiled wickedly.3:36
Make sure you try out that new slang at the next home visit, he said.3:40
Oh, I will, said Clara.3:45
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