 In "The Anniversary" she snaps and refuses to help Basil out when he wants her to impersonate Sybil in the semi-darkness of her bedroom in front of the Fawltys' friends, Basil having dug himself into a hole by claiming Sybil was ill instead of admitting she had stormed out earlier in annoyance with him.Polly finally agrees, but only on condition that Basil lends her money to purchase a car, which he has previously refused to do.Polly generally is good-natured but sometimes shows her frustration, and has odd moments of malice.