Penny Dreadful2014

[Vanessa and John Clare speak about words and religion]

Vanessa Ives:
[Vanessa whispers as the two see a group of nuns] They make me nervous.

John Clare:
Who?

Vanessa Ives:
The nuns.

John Clare:
Why?

Vanessa Ives:
I was raised in the faith. It was arduous for me. Have you religion?

John Clare:
Are you offering it?

Vanessa Ives:
Do you require it?

John Clare:
I never have.

John Clare:
Then I shan't offer. And I would be a poor advocate. The Almighty and I have a challenging past. Not sure we're speaking these days.

John Clare:
[John chuckles] I read the Bible when I was younger. But. Then I discovered Wordsworth, and the old platitudes and parables seemed anemic. Even unnecessary.

Vanessa Ives:
Mr. Wordsworth has a lot to answer for, then. [John chuckles again]