- Charles Pope: Maria and I...
- Lady Templemore: Lady Maria.
- Charles Pope: Lady Maria and I...
- Lady Templemore: Mr. Pope, there is no 'Lady Maria and I... ' It is an absurd concept. My daughter is a jewel, as far above you as the stars. For your own sake, as much as for hers, forget her. If you have a shred of honour in you.
- Lady Templemore: Don't sulk.
- Lady Maria Grey: I'm not sulking. I am silent because I have nothing to say.