John quotes from North & South

John

[walks over to her] I don't want to possess you! I wish to marry you because I love you!

John

One minute we talk of the color of fruit... the next of love. How does that happen? [turns away]

John

And that, of course, is my fault, too?

John

For what? That you find my feelings for you offensive? Or is it because I'm in trade, that you only think I'm capable of thinking of terms of buying and selling? Or that I take pleasure in sending my employees to an early grave?!

John

Oh, there are others? This happens to you every day? Of course. You must have to disappoint so many men that offer you their heart. [about to turn and leave]

John

I do understand. I understand you completely. [turns and walks out of the study]

John

Where are you going?

John

You'll not guess where I've been. [pulls from his pocket a small yellow rose and gives it to her]

John

I found it in the hedgerow. [smiles] You have to look hard. [gently] Why were you in Milton?

John

You don't need Henry to explain. [beckons her to sit down]

John

Coming home with me?