The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
Hugh Fraser: Mr. Talmann, Mrs. Herbert's son-in-law
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Quotes
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[to his nephew Augustus]
Mr. Talmann : Chasing sheep is a tiresome habit best left to shepherds.
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Mr. Talmann : The gardens of England are becoming veritable jungles, such exotics are grossly unsuitable. If the Garden of Eden was planned for England, God would have seen to it.
Mr. Neville : The Garden of Eden, Mr. Talmann, was originally intended for Ireland. For it was there, after all, that St. Patrick eradicated the snake.
Mr. Talmann : The only useful eradication that ever happened in Ireland, Mr. Neville, was peformed by William of Orange four years ago on my birthday!
Mr. Neville : And happy birthday to you, Mr. Talmann. And if you are not too old to receive presents, perhaps the gardener and I can find a snake for your Orangerie!
Mr. Talmann : ...What?
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Mr. Talmann : He eats like a vagrant and dresses like a barber!
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[pretending to accuse Mr. Neville of murder]
Mr. Talmann : More than a witness, Mr. Neville - an accessory to misadventure.