Monica I’ve been talking to Miss Stillington. Garry Who the hell is Miss Stillington? Monica She’s in the spare room. Garry (coming down) I didn’t ask where she was, I asked who she was? Monica We might look her up in the telephone book. Fred She forgot her latch-key if you know what I mean.
-- Monica, Garry, and Fred (Act One)

Importance: This exchange reveals Garry's forgetfulness and lack of awareness, as he fails to remember Daphne, despite having brought her home the previous night. Monica's calm response to his confusion suggests that such lapses are not unusual for Garry, highlighting his tendency to be detached from the consequences of his actions. Fred's comment about the lost latchkey further underscores the routine nature of these situations, implying that Garry's life is filled with these fleeting encounters. The humor arises from the casual way these characters navigate Garry's chaotic personal life, with Fred's familiarity with...