Simon Basset: You know, I do suppose if it were not for an overzealous mother at every corner, this time of year in the city would not be so very dreadful.

Anthony Bridgerton: Those mothers simply want the same as you, I rather think.

Simon Basset: For every last one of them to choke on their daughters' hair ribbons?

Anthony Bridgerton: For you to claim a wife, Hastings.