What exactly are you constructing? We thought a water wheel. It will be so delightful,...

Edward Pierce: What exactly are you constructing? Emily Trent: We thought a water wheel. It will be so delightful, especially when there will be the rusted curve of the water wheel itself. Don't you agree? Edgar Trent: We are building the rusted wheel at considerable expense. Emily Trent: It is constructed of previously rusted metal, the craftsmen are most ingenious. And of course we must wait for the weeds to grow up around the site before it takes on the proper appearance. Edward Pierce: Oh I'm sure it'll be a handsome ruin. Edgar Trent: Where is Elizabeth? Emily Trent: I have passed many pleasant hours here, watching the workman fit each piece into its precise slot. Such skill! Edward Pierce: They screw it together do they? Edgar Trent: No, bolt it actually. With long bolts, fitted tightly. Emily Trent: Yes. *Long* bolts, fitted tightly. Edward Pierce: I've just returned from America, a country of many prominent erections. Emily Trent: It *is* exciting to see things come together, so long as the quality does not suffer. Edward Pierce: Tight-fitting joints, that's the secret. Emily Trent: It's *so* rare these days. Edward Pierce: [It] depends on the skill of the workman, of course. Emily Trent: And he *must* have the proper tools.

- What are you constructing? - A water wheel. Delightful. Especially with the rusted curve of the water wheel itself. Don't you agree? We are building the rusted wheel at considerable expense. It is constructed of previously rusted metal. The craftsmen are ingenious. But we must wait for the weeds to grow before it takes on the proper appearance. Oh, I'm sure it'll be a handsome ruin. Where is Elizabeth? I have passed many pleasant hours here... watching the workmen fit each piece into its precise slot. Such skill. They screw it together? No, bolt it, actually, with long bolts. Fitted tightly. Yes. Long bolts, fitted tightly. I've just returned from America, a country of many prominent erections. It is exciting to see things come together. So long as the quality does not suffer. Tight-fitting joints. That's the secret. It is so rare these days. It depends on the skill of the workman, of course. And he must have the proper tools. Ah, my darling daughter! Now may I present Mr Edward Pierce? My daughter Elizabeth. Miss Trent, you've taken me completely by surprise. I cannot tell if that's to my advantage. I can assure you it is, wholly. - Would you try one of these, Mr Pierce? - With gratitude. Er... We are just discussing the ruins, Elizabeth. - It's coming along so nicely. - That dreadful ruin. I can't bear it. They've taken away so many flowers. You're fond of flowers? - More tea, Mr Pierce? - Ah, yes. Yes, I supervise the planting of all the flowers in the garden. What there is left of it. I'm especially fond of the primroses. Ah, yes! Perhaps you'd like to see them? I'd be delighted! Will you excuse us? It's quite rare for a man to take an interest in flowers. The best of them are just over here. Let me show you. I don't know that he's suitable for her. - Oh, he seems nice enough. - He has far too much to say. We also have many daffodils. They've just come up. It gives me such pleasure to see beautiful things spring forth. Don't you agree? Yes, I do agree. But tell me... He has his charm. You don't care who she marries, do you? Is she really plain? That she is. - And you find her tedious? - Unbearably tedious.