Memorable Quotes from Noel Francis
6 quotesThe Value of a Baron
Peggy Preston
Mrs. Gibson's a lucky girl.
Billy Ross
You mean getting rid of Don?
Peggy
Silly. A Baron is nothing to sneeze at.
Billy
Well, I don't know. I've never sneezed at one.
Peggy
Mother and I were going to England. Had our passports, even. And then something happened.
Billy
Don?
Peggy
Mm hmm.
Billy
Well, I don't blame you. Don's a fine chap, and just as soon as he gets out of this jam he's in...
Peggy
Jam?!! What jam?
Billy
Why, I thought he told you.
Peggy
Business?
Billy
Uh huh. But I guess when you're in love, you don't think about such things.
Peggy
No, you don't. ... Silly not to, though.
Billy
You said it! Because no matter who you marry, you'll get tired of him. And you get twice as tired, twice as quick if you marry a poor man.
Peggy
Don isn't poor?!!
Billy
Poor? With a girl like you? I should say not.
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Disappointment 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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The Value of Home and Love
Peggy Preston
It was sweet of you to show me around the place. It's just too fascinating.
Nancy Gibson
It is lovely, isn't it?
Peggy
Yes, it really is. You know.... I never dreamed that I...
Nancy
My grandfather gave it to me as a present. He said, "No matter what happens to you, child, you'll always have a roof over you." I'm afraid Don will miss it. But after all, true love in a cottage is much better, isn't it?
Donald Gibson
Well, we thought you were never coming back.
Peggy
You really shouldn't leave me alone with Mrs. Gibson. She puts wicked ideas into my head.
Billy Ross
Ha ha ha... Impossible.
Peggy
She's been telling me more of her fascinating experiences in Paris.
Donald
Oh, now, let's be accurate. You mean her mythical experiences.
Nancy
Isn't he the perfect husband? No matter what you do, my dear, he'll always believe in you.
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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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Card Game Strategy Among Friends
Donald Gibson
One spade.
Billy Ross
Two spades.
Peggy Preston
Three spades.
Nancy Gibson
I pass
Donald
Four of spades.
[Lengthy deliberation, clearly distracted by the presence of Sir Guy Harrington, who plays piano while the others play cards.]
Peggy
Three would've put us out.
Donald
Oh, I'm sorry.
Peggy
Don always does that; he never bids to the score.
Donald
I said I was sorry, didn't I?
Peggy
Lot of good that would do you with some partners. They'd snap your head off.
Billy
But not you. You just smile and hold your tongue. Atta girl!
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Desperate Escape Plan and Uncertain Safety
Linda
You've got plenty of what it takes to pull an escape from that place.
Jim
I'm not safe yet. Not until I'm out of the state.
Linda
If there's anything I can do to help you, just say the word.
Jim
Thanks, but there's nothing you can do.
Linda
How about a drink?
Jim
Nope.
Linda
You don't mind if I take one, do you?
Jim
No, go right ahead.
Linda
Here's to you. A guy with your nerve's got the breaks comin to him. I know what you're thinking. I understand. You're among friends.
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