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The Premier has decided that being married would be good for his image. He asks his stenographer for advice: (Premier) Good. Just jot me down a precis of the points made by your fifteen admirers when proposing - the points that specially appealed to you. (Stenographer) I'm afraid, sir, that what most appealed to me could not be expressed in words. In fact, it wasn't words. But no, sir. The subject is too sacred.... (Premier)...But you could tell me how they began. The opening address, eh? How did they lead up? (Stenographer) Most of 'em just kissed me, sir. It seemed to give them confidence. (Premier) But I couldn't possibly start like that. (Stenographer) It's always done sir.... - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Herbert Dix, The Premier's Chief Private Secretary: Peter Musgrove Effie Bimm, Stenographer in the Premier's Room: Devorah Allen Gregory, Chief Messenger at Parliament House: alanmapstone William Power, Premier: Son of the Exiles Patrick O'Reilly, A Constituent: TJ Burns Edward Vyce, The Party Whip: Leanne Yau Martha Callender, The Premier's Sister: Beth Thomas Charles Lukin, Reporter on The Tribune: Tomas Peter Helen Pretty, A widow, the owner of Wyonora Estate: Sonia Mrs. Cusack, A friend of Mrs. Pretty's: Sandra Schmit Vernon Harrington, Leader of the Opposition: MajorToast Maid: Leanne Yau Stage Directions and Editing by: ToddHW