The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2010 TV Movie)

Gemma Jones: Aunt Lister

Quotes 

• Anne Lister : I don't want a husband. I appreciate your efforts in finding me a suitor. I really do but you really don't have to bother.

  Aunt Lister : But Child. Don't you want a husband and little ones and life about the house?

  Anne Lister : I want my independence. I want to keep my name and I want to be proud Lister until the day I die. Like you Both. You are the model, how I wish to live.

  Uncle Lister : Well... As you wish.

  Anne Lister : I shan't be lonely Aunt. I hope to seddle with a female companion.

  Aunt Lister : But who?

  Anne Lister : Someone who suites me. There will be no fortune hunters and the estate will be well cared for.

  Uncle Lister : I trust you, woodland walks are no woodland walks.

  Anne Lister : Thank you uncle.

  Aunt Lister : Well. Uh. I suppose a lady will know what pleases you better than a man.

• Anne Lister : I don't want a husband. I appreciate your efforts in finding me a suitor. I really do but you really don't have to bother.

  Aunt Lister : But Child. Don't you want a husband and little ones and life about the house?

  Anne Lister : I want my independence. I want to keep my name and I want to be proud Lister until the day I die. Like you Both. You are the model, how I wish to live.

  Uncle Lister : Well... As you wish.

  Anne Lister : I shan't be lonely Aunt. I hope to settle with a female companion.

  Aunt Lister : But who?

  Anne Lister : Someone who suites me. There will be no fortune hunters and the estate will be well cared for.

  Uncle Lister : I trust you, woodland walks are no woodland walks.

  Anne Lister : Thank you uncle.

  Aunt Lister : Well. Uh. I suppose a lady will know what pleases you better than a man.

• Anne Lister : Like this, still and strong.

  Ann Walker : Oh, it's so heavy.

  Anne Lister : What's that.I do believe my aunt could hold it better. Breathe in and when your ready, breathe out and slowly squeeze the trigger.

  Aunt Lister : Miss Walker... Miss walker, your aunt is here to see you.

  Anne Lister : What is it?

  Ann Walker : Aunt.

  Anne Lister : Mrs. Priestley.

  Mrs Priestley : I come out of concern child. Such shocking rumors are circulating, things in the paper.

  Anne Lister : Aah, you saw the joke announcement no doubt.

  Mrs Priestley : Why are you here?

  Anne Lister : She is my guest.

  Mrs Priestley : What made you come? Without any consultation? You can stay with me if you need the change.

  Ann Walker : But im made most welcome.

  Mrs Priestley : You must leave at once.

  Ann Walker : But our business we thought.

  Mrs Priestley : You shouldn't be involved with business, you have a stuart for that. People are insinuating things. Things which may prevent you securing a husband.

  Ann Walker : I... I don't... I do not want a husband.

  Mrs Priestley : Priestley: What?

  Ann Walker : I do not want a husband!

  Mrs Priestley : You! I dare not even say, by what unnatural means you have brought her here.

  Anne Lister : Mrs. Priestley. You yourself always tell people, I'm the most natural person you know.

  Mrs Priestley : Ann. Ann! Look at me! Return to your family. Before it's good name is ruined forever.

  Ann Walker : I wish to stay here with you.

  Anne Lister : Ann. This is important. Your aunt is right. Are you sure you understand what is being insinuated

  Anne Lister : Ann: I think so. Anne: That you and I, do this and this. Are you sure you understand? Ann kisses Anne.