- Mrs. Irene Frederic: It's nice to know that even grumpy, jaded Arthur Nielsen can still be surprised by endless wonder.
- Duchess: Thank you all so much for joining us this evening. I am going to let you in on our little secret. This isn't just a party. It's an engagement party. Vladimir and I are going to be married. My future Duke.
- Charlotte Dupres: Not again, he's been someone's future duke, earl, count, marquis, 12 times in five centuries.
- Pete Lattimer: Yeah, well, maybe he thinks eventually he can trade them all in for king.
- Myka Bering: So why do this?
- Charlotte Dupres: The lonely hearts con. Get engaged to a wealthy noblewoman. Stage a fancy party and then she gets out all the family jewels.
- Pete Lattimer: Family jewels.
- Myka Bering: So he can steal them?
- Charlotte Dupres: Yes. And afterwards, he'll use them to do a Thai gem scam or a rip deal. Oh, God! He's so predictable.