A scene from Mary Poppins 1964
Jane

[reading a paper]

Wanted: a nanny for two adorable children.

George Banks

Adorable - well that's highly debatable, I must say.

Jane

[Jane begins reading her and Michael's ad while singing alone]

If you want this choice position, have a cheery disposition. Rosy cheeks, no warts...

Michael

That's the part I put in!

Jane

Play games all sorts. You must be kind, you must be witty; very sweet and fairly pretty...

George Banks

Jane, of all the ridiculous...

Jane

Take us on outings, give us treats. Sing songs, bring sweets.

Jane

Never be cross or cruel, never feed us castor oil, or gruel. Love us as a son and daughter, and never smell of barley water...

Michael

I put that in too!

Jane

If you won't scold and dominate us, we will never give you cause to hate us. We won't hide your spectacles so you can't see, put toads in your bed, or pepper in your tea.

Jane

Hurry, Nanny! Many thanks! Sincerely...

Michael, Jane

Jane and Michael, Banks.

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