You will say my mistress fares well at my hands." "Mere talk.

I have seen your mistress, and before every picture I have thought of those women! A thing cannot be good at your price: so don't talk that sentimental stuff to me." "Be original; you said that to me thirty years ago." "I remember perfectly: that did not require much sense." "No; you tossed it off, as it were.

Yet I'd have made you a good husband.

You are the most interesting woman I've ever met." "The compliment is not remarkable.

Now, Ian Belward, don't try to say clever things.