A young artist is commissioned by the wife of a wealthy landowner to make a series of drawings of the estate while her husband is away.
— My merititious conduct in the company of Mr. Seymour... has been my invitation. I am strictly not of the company... but a part of its property.
— Since that's what the company is here to discuss and to revel in... you should be well favored. I would well favor you myself above two parterres and... drive of orange trees.
— You are not extravagant in your compliments, Mr. Noyes.
— I'm not wealthy enough to offer you more...
Mrs. Clement asked me if I had a wife... which has a ring of impertinence. She knows I have a garden, how doesn't she know I have a wife?
As I do you, Madam. You seem nonetheless to be curiously keen to protect your gardener. It is not you... but his breeches that are his best defense. A man in red breeches could scarcely be considered... an inconspicuous conspirator.
— First you make a demand that suggests... we haven't discussed the proposition this evening. Second, you increase your demand by at least 12. Third, you add to the proposition a time limit. And fourth, you expect me to start at once.
— Four factors, you have convinced us... are well within your talents and capabilities.
— Your terms are exorbitant... so must mine be.
