Screen Two (TV Series)

Persuasion (1995)

Fiona Shaw: Mrs. Croft

Quotes 

• Admiral Croft : What do you say, Sophie, is Frederick ready to fall in love?

  Mrs Croft : I think he's ready to make a very foolish match, George.

• Mrs. Croft : I hate to hear you talking about all women as though they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. We, none of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.

• Mrs. Croft : We are here to improve the Admiral's health.

  Anne Elliot : What is the problem?

  Admiral Croft : Oh, dry land, my dear. Dry land! It appears it does not agree with me legs.