Her husband's an invalid.

Lois hasn't got the guts. Well, I'll give him a drink. What the hell are you doing here? Well, it's not quite your line, Vic, but… I hope you don't mind the way I keep goi… How's Mrs. Dakin these days? We've all become too mad for that. I didn't know you had any visitors. Oh, it's a joke. We're fine. Good night on the box tonight. Made her life miserable, poor thing. Where have you been, Tommy? She's very well, thank you. Yeah, sure.