- [remarking on Van der Locken's enormous mansion]
- Mr. Munsey: Yes, it's quite a place. I had a good first look at the whole estate. The value is unquestionable. The taste is, ah... .
- Henry Prentiss: Questionable.
- Henry Prentiss: [indicating Hager's cane] May I see that?
- Ivor Hager: Always the collector. Interesting, eh? Observe the snakeskin inlay. Do you understand the meaning of that?
- Henry Prentiss: I imagine it indicates the presence of a fang.
- [Prentiss pulls a sword from the cane]
- Dr. Beasley: Now I will not hear any more against Mr. Hager. Mr. Briscoe rented him the house next door and he's been a wonderful neighbor.
- Henry Prentiss: [dryly] I'm sure of it.
- Dr. Beasley: In fact, he's been somewhat more of a companion. He has the run of the house and they trusted him absolutely.
- Mr. Munsey: Have you counted your silver lately?