After having a laugh, Mainwaring turns to the vicar and the verger and states that "This never would have happened if you had handled the situation properly." Upset with Mainwaring's attitude, the vicar resigns, prompting the verger to do the same.
Following a moment of amusement, Mainwaring confronts the vicar and verger, stating that "This wouldn't have happened if you had handled the situation better."  The vicar is upset by Mainwaring's attitude and resigns, leading the verger to follow suit.