- Alistair: [about Steven and Penny's plans to move next door] Look, whatever happened to the big 'O', hm? Optimism! A, they may not even like the house; B, they may not be able to afford it; and C, even if they do move in, could it really be that awful to have them as neighbours?
- [Jean and Lionel look at him]
- Alistair: I should have left out C, shouldn't I?
- [last lines]
- Jean: You're pleased, aren't you?
- Stephen: With myself, if the truth be told.
- Jean: Why?
- Stephen: I rang the estate agent; said I was a Mr Spiros. Did a voice, of course. And bid higher than Penny and I could possibly match.
- Lionel: You gazumped yourself?
- Stephen: In a manner of speaking, yes. Not bad for a dull-witted dentist, is it?
- Jean: Stephen, if Mr Spiros's offer is the highest that the estate agent gets... what will you do?
- Stephen: Oh, Lord.
- Lionel: I'll phone Alistair.