Selina: I should think I could get an engagement to show myself at parties as the one Silent Cathcart.

Ninian: My sisters were brought up to speak when they were spoken to.

Selina: Did anyone ever talk to them?

Ninian: If it is fine on Sunday I shall be able to show you the new cement pigsties.

Molyneux: Pigs upset my digestion.

Lord William: Model landlords exhaust my vocabulary.

Ninian (undeterred): You may not be aware of the fact that pigs are very clean animals. It is only a question of providing them with water.

Selina: Warm water?

Ninian: Water.

Lady Emily: How conscientious you are.