"Said I was beautiful, did he? He's being paid for treatment, not flattery"

This quote by Lillie Langtry is a funny discuss the power dynamics between a physician and client. Langtry is suggesting that the physician is not being genuine in his compliments, but rather is attempting to flatter her in order to make her feel better and hence most likely to follow his suggestions. She is suggesting that the physician is using flattery as a form of treatment, rather than authentic compliments. This quote likewise implies that Langtry knows the power dynamics in between a medical professional and client, and is not fooled by the doctor's efforts to flatter her. She is aware that the physician is attempting to control her into following his recommendations, and is not taken in by his compliments. This quote is a humorous talk about the power dynamics between a physician and patient, and a tip that we need to understand the capacity for manipulation in such relationships.