- John Steed: [about the Cremorne hotel] It's probably full of lovely old ladies in lavender lace, who sit sipping tea... and remembering.
- Tara King: Remembering what?
- John Steed: Whatever old ladies remember.
- Sally Graham: Are you trying to bribe me, Mr. Steed?
- John Steed: In a word: yes.
- Sally Graham: Oh, good. Frankly, my susceptibility to bribes is one of my few failings.
- Mother: Once these rumours start, like this wine, they leave an aftertaste. The only way to eradicate them is total success.
- Tara King: I thought you could play the tuba.
- John Steed: Eh?
- Tara King: You've got one in your apartment.
- John Steed: That's to put flowers in.