Quotes

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Vera: I know why you're here. Det. Inspector Webster: I beg your pardon? Vera: I know why you're here. Det. Inspector Webster: Why are we here? Vera: Because of what I do. Det. Inspector Webster: Because of what you do? Det. Inspector Webster: What is it that you do, Mrs Drake? Vera: I help young girls out. Det. Inspector Webster: You perform abortions, don't you? Vera: That's not what I do dear. That's what you call it. But they need help. Who else they got to turn to? No one. I help them out.

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Sid: How could she do that? Stan: I know you think she done a bad thing. But God knows, she's gonna get punished enough for what she done. We can't let her down.

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Stan: You know what Vera's like. She finds a young fellow, lives on his own, no family. Wants him to move in with us, gives him his tea. Frank: She's got a heart of gold that woman. Stan: She's a diamond. Frank: You're a lucky man.

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Stan: What's all this about? Det. Sergeant Vickers: We'll keep you posted. Stan: I'm her husband. I've got a right to know.

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Vera: I reckon that Reg would make a good husband to some nice girl. Stan: Where's a bloke like that gonna meet someone?

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Vera: Hello George. Oh, hello Peggy, are you off work today? George: [to Peggy] Sit up then. Vera: Oh, she's all right, George, bless her. This has slipped a bit. I hope she isn't taken bad again, is she? Well I'll make a fresh pot of tea. And you'll want a biscuit Peggy, I shouldn't wonder.

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Lily: How did that go the other week? Vera: Same as usual. Lily: Nervous little thing wasn't she? Vera: I know. I put her right. Set her mind at rest. Lily: You always do, don't ya?