- [Morse gives his verdict on the concept of an open prison]
- Chief Inspector Morse: It's Butlin's for the Borgias, Lewis.
- [Morse is cynical about the Cryer Investment scam]
- Chief Inspector Morse: One bunch of unscrupulous charlatans ripping off another bunch of credulous speculators. That's a definition of capitalism, isn't it?
- Chief Inspector Morse: What do you feel now, Charlie?
- Charlie Bennett: That I've achieved justice for myself. Prison has unjustly been one third of my life. Why shouldn't it justly be the rest?
- Chief Superintendent Strange: I suppose you'll be wrapping up the case now. Is that the file?
- Chief Inspector Morse: No, this is something else.
- DS Cheetham: [Peering over Morse's shoulder] Charlie Bennett. Wife-murderer, locked up in Farnleigh. Due for release.
- Chief Inspector Morse: He still claims he didn't do it.
- Chief Superintendent Strange: As I recall, he was found brick in hand, covered in blood. Mind you, it was Frampton who nicked him.
- [Cheetham looks puzzled]
- Chief Superintendent Strange: DI Frampton, currently serving five years for corruption.
- Chief Inspector Morse: He was a real high-flyer, Cheetham.
- Hilary Stephens: [Meeting Morse as he leaves choir practice] I knew about the beer. I didn't know about this.
- Chief Inspector Morse: It's just an excuse for more beer.
- Mrs. Bailey: Do you believe in love at first sight Inspector?
- [Morse shrugs with palms up but doesn't comment]
- Mrs. Bailey: No you're not the type are you?
- Chief Inspector Morse: Actually,
- [With a small weary laugh]
- Chief Inspector Morse: I... I probably am. Well, I hope I am.
- [She smiles with soft understanding]