An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving (2008 TV Movie)
Paula Boudreau: Mrs. Hopkins
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Quotes
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Mrs. Hopkins : She just fainted dead away.
Mary Bassett : Corsets generally produce such outcomes.
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Isabella : You are well informed.
Mrs. Hopkins : Oh dear, and you, Mrs. Caldwell, are most fortunate to have had such a husband!
Isabella : I find liberty to be a better husband than he was.
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Isabella : Speaking of silk, Mrs. Hopkins, what exactly is the substance of your attire? It's so original.
Mrs. Hopkins : This, uh, it's flaxen.
Isabella : Flaxen? Isn't that what the poor eat for breakfast?
[awkward silence and she looks to Mary]
Isabella : Is it?
Mr. Hopkins : Mrs. Hopkins is in mourning.
Mary Bassett : She lost three sons to scarlet fever five years ago.
Isabella : I'm sorry.
Mrs. Hopkins : After that I just can't wear anything too fancy.
Isabella : Mrs. Hopkins, if I might suggest, why don't you let a little joy back into your life? You have a wonderful son home after five years, you should celebrate, have a party, with flowers and music.