Mr Tobias Butler quotes from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

I haven’t worked for a spinster before.

Spinster? Have you met Miss Fisher?

I understand she’s related to the king. Mrs Butler would have loved that.

She’s certainly a toff.

Well, it will be a pleasure to serve a respectable lady with a strict routine who appreciates the quiet life.

Phryne

And you must be Mr Butler!

Pleased to meet you, Miss Fisher.

Phryne

Oh, sorry, I forgot to telephone ahead about my extra guests. We’ve all been somewhat distracted by Eunice’s mother’s murder.

A murder, miss?

Phryne

I do hope they chloroformed her first, but hanging’s never pleasant. [Jane walks past.] Keep your eye on this one. She’s a stowaway, a thief, and probably needs delousing. I expect the police will come looking for her, but you can just refer them to me. [She starts to walk inside, before turning back.] Oh, and while I remember, careful with the hand luggage. My pistol’s in there somewhere and it may still be loaded.

Of course, Miss. [He looks up at Bert and Cec who are on the balcony.] Appreciate the warning.

Prudence

The doctor says it's too late to go to the Lying-in Home. He'll get here as soon as he can.

[shakes her head] No, I don't need a doctor! It's not my time!

Prudence

[grabs Mary's arm and moves her towards the sofa] Hold on to me. Come on, to the sofa.

Oh dear. I'll boil up some water and get the scissors sterilized.

Prudence

[positioning Mary on the sofa] And bring some towels, Mr. Butler. Loads of towels.

No, no, no, no, don't bring anything! IT'S NOT MY TIME! [She screams in pain.] Oh, bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I've been bad and wicked, and God is gonna let the nuns take my baby away!

Prudence

God will do nothing of the kind or He will be answerable to ME! Now pull yourself together, girl, you've got work to do. It's not called labor for nothing!