- Rosemary Boxer: [Referring to Professor Mullins] Before he retired, he was an authority on Ancient Rome.
- Laura Thyme: [laughs] Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your shears!
- Rosemary Boxer: Professor Mullins, meet Rosemary thyme.
- Professor Mullins: [Shaking her hand] Another horny-handed daughter of the soil.
- Laura Thyme: [Unsure if she's been complimented] If that means I'm a gardener, then you're absolutely right.
- Rosemary Boxer: [about Hugo Dainty, who is addressing the group] Very commanding, isn't he?
- Laura Thyme: I'd go over the top for him anytime!