Mapp & Lucia (TV Series)

The Owl and the Pussycat (1985)

Geraldine McEwan: Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas

Quotes 

• Elizabeth Mapp : But if we hadn't bumped into the boat in that fog...

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : Quite, dear, but we did bump into it. Pity it wasn't British, but drowing beggars can't be choosers.

• Elizabeth Mapp : [passing the graveyard]  Oh look, a new stone! Who do you think has died?

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : [reading the stone]  Good heavens, it's us!

• Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : If you were about to embark on a mésalliance, would you honestly expect me to stay mum?

  Georgie Pillson : Honestly?

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : Yes.

  Georgie Pillson : No.

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : Well, there you are. Or if I was, wouldn't you be the first to point out the positive dangers?

  Georgie Pillson : Well, yes and no.

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : Which?

  Georgie Pillson : No.

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : Well! I couldn't sleep with a clear conscience if I didn't... what's the phrase?

  Georgie Pillson : Put your oar in?

  Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas : That's *not* what I was going to say!