The Forsyte Saga (TV Series)
A Man of Property (1967)
Nyree Dawn Porter: Irene Forsyte née Heron
Quotes
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[Soames has engaged Bosinney to build a house at Robin Hill. June assures her fiancé he'll be famous; Philip doubts it on the strength of a single house]
Irene Forsyte née Heron : But surely, it's going to be the most marvellous house ever built?
June Forsyte : Well, of course it is. Oh Irene, you'll have no end of trouble! People will come for miles to see it.
Irene Forsyte née Heron : And Soames won't let any of them inside the gate.
June Forsyte : Oh!
Irene Forsyte née Heron : Philip - may I call you that; we're going to be cousins?
Philip Bosinney : I'm honoured.
Irene Forsyte née Heron : Well, then, Philip: if you wish to please your client, you must build a high stone wall round the house, with broken glass on top. And strong iron gates and notices everywhere.
Philip Bosinney : "Beware of the Dog." "Keep off the Grass."
Irene Forsyte née Heron : "Abandon hope."
June Forsyte : What nonsense! Soames loves to show off; you know he does, Irene. Why, look how he insists on you going to the best dressmakers. And the jewels he keeps buying you. Why ...
Irene Forsyte née Heron : Yes, you're right and I'm wrong. Soames is very proud of his ... possessions.
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Soames Forsyte : I can't tell what you want.
Irene Forsyte née Heron : If it's so important to you, why don't you ask?