Memorable Quotes from Francis Matthews
2 quotesDinner Conversation with Klove and Charles Kent
Charles Kent
What's your name?
[as Klove starts to serve dinner]
Klove
Klove, sir.
Charles Kent
Well, uh, Kove, isn't your master joining us for dinner?
Klove
No, sir. I'm afraid not.
Charles Kent
Is he indisposed?
Klove
He's dead.
Charles Kent
I'm sorry if we appear a little dense. Perhaps you could explain?
[hesitates]
Klove
Explain, sir?
Charles Kent
Yes, you seem to have expected us. Ah, this dinner. our rooms, the carriage... everything.
Klove
You see, sir, my master is dead but instructions were left that the castle should always be ready to receive guests. I am merely carrying out his wishes.
Charles Kent
I see. Who was your master?
Klove
His name was Count Dracula. An old and distinguished family. That is the coat of arms over the fireplace.
[points to the fireplace]
Charles Kent
Does no one hold the title now?
Klove
My master died without issue, sir... In the accepted sense of the term.
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Disagreement Over Dinner Plans
Helen Kent
Please, let's leave here.
[after Klove leaves to get their dinner]
Charles Kent
Oh dinner sounds like a splendid idea.
Diana Kent
I agree!
Helen Kent
Diana! You can't!
Diana Kent
Oh, why not? Ten minutes ago we were stranded in the cold, miles away from anywhere. Now we're warm. We're going to be fed. And if that man's master is anything like I think he's going to be, we're going to be entertained as well.
Charles Kent
Yes, Diana's right. Let's sit down.
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