- Harriet Alvena Baum Neal: Maud, this is my brother Frank.
- [Maud turns to face Frank. He is gobsmacked by her beauty]
- Harriet Alvena Baum Neal: His mouth doesn't always hang open like that. Frank, this is Maud Gage. I'm sure you'll love her.
- L. Frank Baum: [Takes Maud's hand and kisses it] Consider yourself loved, Miss Gage.
- Maud Gage Baum: I take that as a promise, Mr Baum. Please see you live up to it.