Memorable Quotes from Gladys Gale
2 quotesDisappointment in Love Affects Relationships
Nancy Gibson
You mustn't mind Mrs. Ross. She's been disappointed in love.
[Following the sudden and unmistakably furious exit of her sister-in-law Sally Ross, clearly unable to stomach the combined presence of her brother with his new girl friend and would-be mother-in-law]
Billy Ross
She has not!
Mrs. Preston
I hope we didn't say anything.
Ross
You haven't said a thing. Sally's always like that when she's in the country.
Mrs. Preston
I like the country. Don't you like the country, Mr. Ross?
Ross
Yes ... when I'm in the city.
Nancy
Oh, here's the tea. Will you pour, Peggy?
Peggy Preston
I suppose I might as well get used to it.
Mrs. Preston
Aren't you having tea, Mr. Ross?
Billy Ross
I never touch it. My doctor tells me it's poison.
Mrs. Preston
Really?
Ross
I'll get you some.
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Discussion of Proper Behavior and Advances
Mrs. Preston
Did he make advances?
Peggy Preston
He's just a canary without a cage.
Mrs. Preston
Well, I must say. Do you think it's quite proper?
Peggy
I hope you're not shocked.
Mrs. Preston
My baby mustn't leave herself open to wagging tongues. Well, I'd better get dressed for dinner.
Peggy
Oh, I forgot to tell you, mom. You're not well enough to go to dinner tonight.
Mrs. Preston
Well enough?!! I never felt..
Peggy
Mm mmm! You're a sick woman, Mom. You're having one of your spells.
[Interrupting]
Mrs. Preston
No such thing. I absolutely refuse.
Peggy
I'm awfully sorry for you, mom. Everybody's sorry. I did so want to leave with Don tonight. But with you laid up in bed...
Mrs. Preston
I'm not in bed. I'll not be a party to any such...
Peggy
I'm afraid I'll have to stay around and see some more of that fascinating Sir Guy. He has a way with him, that one.
[Talking over her.]
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