The Barchester Chronicles1982

Eleanor Bold:
It seems a remarkable coincidence that you should return minutes after Mr. Slope's departure.

Rev. Septimus Harding:
Not at all a coincidence, my dear. I walked up and down at a safe distance until I was quite sure he had gone.

Eleanor Bold:
It is an awful lot of trouble to go to, father.

Rev. Septimus Harding:
I would do the same for Mr. Slope anytime.