David McCallum: Frank Churchill

Quotes 

• Frank Churchill : I'm very glad to know you, sir.

  George Knightley : And I you. I remember you well as a boy.

  [Emma and Weston drift a short way off] 

  Frank Churchill : I must confess, Mr. Knightley, I am so entranced by everything I find at Highbury that I feel sorry I ever had to leave.

  George Knightley : Perhaps you will visit more frequently, now you find it agrees with you.

  Frank Churchill : As frequently as I can, sir, though it is not always in my power. My aunt puts many difficulties in the way.

  George Knightley : [Dryly]  So I understand.

  Frank Churchill : Well, what do you think of the situation, Mr. Knightley? I read in the papers that the government is expected to fall within the week. Do you expect it to?

  George Knightley : I am not interested in politics, Mr. Churchill. They seem to be conducted by men generally too dishonest to lead a life of crime.

  Frank Churchill : [Amused]  I agree with you heartily. A gentleman has better pursuits. I passed Donwell Abbey on the way here and saw a very fine herd of cattle in your meadow. Do you use the new methods of breeding?

  George Knightley : I have always found the old methods to work very well. Excuse me, sir. I must speak to Mrs. Weston.