[(Wow, this guy really knows how to 'step' into his role!)]

Aw, c'mon! [He sighs.] I don't mind giving a good clean-down, but getting it all done before the ball is kind of a lot. ...I also haven't sewn anything before in my life, but I - I sure will do my best there! [(I wouldn't want to go to a ball underdressed anyway.)

He then declares loudly:]

Boy, it sure is a shame there's no such thing as fairy godmothers!