June Barry: June Forsyte

Quotes 

• [Soames has engaged Bosinney to build a house at Robin Hill. June assures her fiancé he'll be famous; Philip doubts it on the strength of a single house] 

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : But surely, it's going to be the most marvellous house ever built?

  June Forsyte : Well, of course it is. Oh Irene, you'll have no end of trouble! People will come for miles to see it.

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : And Soames won't let any of them inside the gate.

  June Forsyte : Oh!

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : Philip - may I call you that; we're going to be cousins?

  Philip Bosinney : I'm honoured.

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : Well, then, Philip: if you wish to please your client, you must build a high stone wall round the house, with broken glass on top. And strong iron gates and notices everywhere.

  Philip Bosinney : "Beware of the Dog." "Keep off the Grass."

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : "Abandon hope."

  June Forsyte : What nonsense! Soames loves to show off; you know he does, Irene. Why, look how he insists on you going to the best dressmakers. And the jewels he keeps buying you. Why ...

  Irene Forsyte née Heron : Yes, you're right and I'm wrong. Soames is very proud of his ... possessions.