“Antony is absolutely temperate in all things.”

“Antony is, of course, an angel.”

“I think he is. Certainly he has had more than mortal patience with and love for a most ungrateful woman.”

“All the Van Hoosens are angels; nevertheless, no one can live with them.”

“Mr. Filmer is a Van Hoosen, and you have managed to live with him. Harry is a Van Hoosen, and I find it very delightful to live with Harry.”

“Oh, I can tell you that Harry is no saint. I wish you could hear society laughing at the way he deceives you.”

“There is nothing for society to laugh at; consequently you are mistaken.”

“You blind woman! You poor blind woman! Everybody knows that Harry never stops with you one hour that he can help. He is devoted to that lovely Cora Mitchin.”

“Madam! if you came here to insult my husband, I will not listen to you.”

“I came here to enlighten the stupidest woman in New York.”