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.
After a chuckle, Mainwaring addresses the vicar and verger, saying "This would not have occurred if you had handled the situation appropriately."  Upset by Mainwaring's demeanor, the vicar resigns, prompting the verger to do the same.