Brideshead Revisited1981

[Bridey has just announced his engagement to Beryl Muspratt, a widow with three children. Julia asks why he hasn't brought Beryl to Brideshead to meet her]

Lord Brideshead 'Bridey':
[pompously] You must understand that Beryl is a woman of strict Catholic principle, fortified by the prejudices of the middle classes. I couldn't *possibly* bring her here. It is a matter of indifference whether you choose to live in sin with Rex or Charles or both - I have always avoided enquiry into the details of your m?nage - but in no case would Beryl consent to be your guest.

Julia Mottram:
Why, you pompous ass!

[Julia walks out of the room, holding back tears]

Charles Ryder:
Bridey! What a bloody offensive thing to say to Julia.

Lord Brideshead 'Bridey':
[coldly] It was nothing she should object to. I was merely stating a fact well known to her.