North & South quotes

John

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

There's a ten-minute stop here. Sorry for the delay, but we're halfway back the London. I think we have to wait for a northbound train to pass.

John

Where are you going?

Margaret

To London. I—I've been to Milton.

John

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

Margaret

You've been to Helstone. [smiles] I thought those had all gone!

John

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

Margaret

On business. Well, that is, I... have a business proposition. Oh, dear! I need Henry to help me explain. [turns to go back to her car but is stopped by John]

John

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

Margaret

I have to get this right... [sits down and does not notice Henry watching them] it's a business proposition. [pause] I have some 15,000 pounds. It is lying in the bank at present earning, very little interest. Now, my financial advisers tell me that if you were to take this money, and use it to run Marlborough Mills, you could give me a very much better rate of... interest. [looks down at her lap nervously] So, you see, it is only a business matter. You'd not be obliged to me in any way.

London train about to depart! The London train is about to depart!

Margaret

[to Henry in the car] Henry, I...

John

Coming home with me?