You Never Can Tell

Set in a sun‑lit seaside resort of 1896, the story opens in a lavishly appointed dentist’s operatory, where polished marble, ornate candlesticks and a wall of Victorian motifs create a façade of respectability. Within this meticulously detailed room a young, ambitious dentist in his thirties prepares for his first private‑practice extraction, while a strikingly beautiful, barely eighteen lady—her complexion hinting at a warmer climate—sits poised in the chair. Their contrasting attitudes—his eager, slightly self‑satisfied professionalism and her cool, insolent confidence—spark an immediate, witty clash.

Their conversation quickly reveals a battle of wits over money, morality, and the uneasy thrill of a new career. As the dentist offers his services with a hint of humor, the young lady challenges his motives, turning a routine procedure into a subtle social duel. Listeners are drawn into a world where Victorian propriety meets sharp sarcasm, promising a blend of comedy and insight into the ambitions of a restless generation.