Arthur is still trying to convince Alf that he should get married again, to Mrs Hollingbery. Alf is toying with the idea, not so much for reasons of the heart, but rather because there is the opportunity to put two pensions together, and even the possibility of getting the house cheap off the loony left council.

Alf and Mrs Hollingbery are Preparing for a trip to Australia to meet her rich brother, in the hope that he'll lend them money to buy their house cheap off the council once they are married. Alf, ever the romantic, Persuades Arthur , as best man, to go with them, so he can have someone to talk to. (Mrs Hollingbery 's company doesn't count). It could also have something to do with the fact that Alf is terrified of making the trip.