Quotes

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Mildred: You make me feel just like Little Red Riding Hood. Wally: And I'm the Big Bad Wolf, huh? Naw, Mildred, you got me wrong. I'm a romantic guy but I'm no wolf. Mildred: Then quit howling! I know you romantic guys. One crack about the beautiful moon and you're off to the races. Wally: Especially when it looks like a sure thing.

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Mildred: I took the only job I could get so you and your sister could eat and have a place to sleep and some clothes on your backs. Veda: Aren't the pies bad enough? Did you have to degrade us? Mildred: Veda, don't talk like that! Veda: I'm really not surprised. You've never spoken of your people, who you came from, so perhaps it's natural. Maybe that's why father... Mildred: I'm sorry I did that. I'd have rather cut off my hand. I never would have taken the job if I hadn't wanted to keep us all together.

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Monte: You know, Mildred, in the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to what he's been thinking about all winter. Mildred: It's a good thing California winters are so short.

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Monte: I don't think you understand Veda very well. She's not like you. You'll never make a waitress out of her. Mildred: You look down on me because I work for a living, don't you? You always have. All right, I work. I cook food and sell it and make a profit on it, which I might point out you're not too proud to share with me. Monte: Yes, I take money from you, Mildred. But not enough to make me like kitchens or cooks. They smell of grease. Mildred: I don't notice you shrinking away from a $50 dollar bill because it happens to smell of grease. You're interfering with my life and my business. And worst of all, you're interfering with my plans for Veda and I won't stand for it. Monte: You can go back to making your pies now, Mildred. We're through.

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Monte: I want you to love me again the way you did then. I need that more than anything else. I'm lost without it. I told you that day I knew you were the only woman in the world for me. I loved you then, Mildred, and I love you now. Mildred: Well then why... Monte: I can't marry you. I won't go on taking tips from you as I used to. Of course, if I owned a share in your business... Mildred: Oh I see. I think I understand now. How much of a share would your pride require, Monte? Monte: Please don't put it that way, Mildred. You know it hurts me to do this. I'm only doing it because I... Mildred: How much of a share? Monte: One third. Mildred: All right. [He moves to kiss her. She raises her glass to block him.] Sold. One Beragon.

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Mildred: I went to the house. Monte was alone. And I killed him. Peterson: You're lying, Mrs. Beragon. We know you weren't alone in the house with him. We have proof of that and various other things. [picks up the telephone] Okay, now. Yes. [hangs up and turns to Mildred] You see, Mrs. Beragon, we've had a slant on you from the beginning. You were the key and we had to put the pressure on you. Well, the key turned, the door opened, and there was the murderer. ND Detective: We picked her up at the airport. They grabbed her off a plane headed for Arizona. She didn't like it much. Veda: I don't understand. Peterson: You will. We know all about it. Your mother told us everything. Why did you kill him? Veda: You promised not to tell. You promised. You said you'd help me get away! Mildred: Veda, don't say anything more! Peterson: Too late, Mrs. Beragon. That's all we needed.

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Veda: I've got to get away before they find him. Mildred: I can't get you out of this, Veda. Veda: What are you going to do? What are you going to do? Think what will happen if they find me. Think what will happen...Give me another chance. It's your fault as much as mine. You've got to help me. Help me, Mother! Just this once. I'll change, I promise I will. I'll be different. Just give me another chance. It's your fault I'm the way I am. Help me.