Beauty and the Beast (1987–1990)

Roy Dotrice: Jacob 'Father' Wells

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• Father : [referring to Vincent's relationship with Catherine]  I sometimes feel that I'm standing on the bank of a raging river watching you try to swim across. How can I not worry? I'd be a fool. And yet, Vincent, sometimes I have to marvel at your courage.

  Vincent : Catherine swims across that river as well. She faces the same dangers, shows the same courage. And in many ways the toll on her is even greater.

  Father : You really think that's so?

  Vincent : On the other side of the river there is no one standing on the bank watching. On her side of the river there is no one praying for a safe passage. On her side of the river, Father, there is no one but Catherine.

  Father : Then I shall stand watch, and pray, for both of you.