Hoffman listens to Maggie's complaints about the noose and tries to downplay it, saying that there were children playing, and they games "can be quite nasty"
Maggie is not convinced, but accepts the assurance that nothing like that will happen again.
She says that she is going outside to paint "the sun is so nice, it is a shame to waste it"
Hoffman talks to Vicky, warning her not to repeat those threats.
"I do not threaten. I act".
"Well, do not act. We all have parts to play"
"It is strange how suddenly Quentin is a stranger to me. How he seems to have forgotten all we are to each other."
"That's how men are"
"NO, I know what Hannah Stokes does for you. She probably did something"
"Hannah STokes has disappeared. She cannot be doing this Her father will be coming here to look for her"
"You or Elizabeth have done something to Quentin. I know it."
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The ghost of Carl Collins hovers over Barnabas' coffin. "They have chosen you. AS they chose me. And I cannot warn you. They need a Collins, any Collins, no matter from where. And now it is your turn"
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Elizabeth and Hoffman discuss Vicky. "I think that we should have her taken care of. Call Matt Morgan."
"I have talked to her. She will be reasonable."
"Vicky is not reasonable. And we want Maggie and Maggie's children. Seven years are enough for two, three children. And then there will be Carolyn's children. The line will go on. And there are still poor relations who will be glad to come to live close by"
"Yes. Plenty of time. Maybe Vicky should understand that she is lucky not to marry in the family."
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Maggie returns from painting later in the day, and when she goes up the steps, one stone moves under her foot, she stumbles and falls.