12 quotes
Meeting the Right Partner in Life
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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Husband Seeks Information About Ongoing Situation
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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Reassurance in Uncertain Times
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?
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Appreciating Vera's Kindness and Generosity
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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Understanding Consequences and Compassion in Crisis
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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A Simple Task to Begin the Day
Vera Drake
Right then dear, first thing we've got to do is put the kettle on.
[to young woman]
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Understanding the Purpose of Their Meeting
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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A Casual Conversation Over Tea and Biscuits
Vera
Hello George. Oh, hello Peggy, are you off work today?
George
Sit up then.
[to Peggy]
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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Helping Girls in Need
Vera Drake
I help girls out.
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The Burden of Poverty and Family Love
Reg
It don't seem fair. Look at my mom: six of us in two rooms. It's all right if you're rich, but if you can't feed them, you can't love them, can you?
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A Direct Request in a Sensitive Situation
Vera Drake
Right dear, you're gonna have to take your knickers off.
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Motivation Behind Vera's Actions
Stan Drake
Whatever she done, she done it out of the goodness of her heart!
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