The Barchester Chronicles1982

Rev. Septimus Harding:
I am safe because the church has more money than the reformers. And because of a fine legal quibble, I'm safe.

Archdeacon Grantly:
Yes.

Rev. Septimus Harding:
Does Sir Abraham say anything about the morality of the situation?

Archdeacon Grantly:
Certainly not! The legal profession does not concern itself with morality.

Bishop Grantly:
Our department, is it not?

Rev. Septimus Harding:
Forgive me, Bishop, Archdeacan: if the world considers me to be a thief, it is of small comfort to know that a "fine legal quibble" says that I am not! Excuse me.

[exits]

Archdeacon Grantly:
My father in law can be a very difficult person.

Bishop Grantly:
He has persistent bouts of Christianity.