- [Michael Spence and Connie Beauchamp are arguing over the best way to treat Sam Strachan]
- Connie Beauchamp: You should have treated this conservatively with blood and antibiotics.
- Michael Spence: Well I beg to disagree.
- Connie Beauchamp: Begging may be your only option - if he dies.
- Michael Spence: He's not going to, now, is he?
- Connie Beauchamp: I'm sorry. Where does this arrogance come from?
- Michael Spence: My ability - just like your arrogance, Connie.
- Connie Beauchamp: No! No! I'm not arrogant, Mr Spence. I am profoundly gifted.
- Michael Spence: [ironically] And hugely modest!