Gumshoe (1971)

Wendy Richard: Anne Scott

Quotes 

• Anne Scott : [Eddie has gone to Botha Export Co Ltd for further investigations]  We're closed!

  Eddie Ginley : Got your coat?

  Anne Scott : Yeah!

  Eddie Ginley : Put it on.

  Anne Scott : Who are you?

  Eddie Ginley : Board of Trade.

  Anne Scott : Well, what do you want?

  Eddie Ginley : We have Powers Of Search.

  Anne Scott : You don't look like the Board Of Trade to me.

  Eddie Ginley : We're changing the image. Would you sit down please. Oh, wait. You've got something on your eye. No, don't touch it, don't touch it. Leave it to me. Relax.

  [removes her glasses] 

  Eddie Ginley : Close your eyes.

  [Kisses her] 

  Anne Scott : I'm Anne Scott.

  Eddie Ginley : I'm all shook up.

  Anne Scott : What's your name?

  Eddie Ginley : Modelling. Clay Modelling.

  Anne Scott : I don't think I fancy you, Modelling.

  Eddie Ginley : Work on it.

  Anne Scott : I like tall men.

  Eddie Ginley : The Seven Dwarves got Snow White.

  Anne Scott : Only cos they crowded her.

  Eddie Ginley : You'll have to go on your knees then.

  Anne Scott : On this floor?

  Eddie Ginley : I'll put a cushion down.

  Anne Scott : I couldn't.

  Eddie Ginley : Why not?

  Anne Scott : I stoop to conquer, I don't kneel.

• Eddie Ginley : Mrs. Blankerscoon?

  Anne Scott : Not expected.

  Eddie Ginley : Where can I find her?

  Anne Scott : 49 Faulkner Square.

  Eddie Ginley : Does she live there?

  Anne Scott : Yes, but not for long.

  Eddie Ginley : How come.

  Anne Scott : She's leaving. Tomorrow.

  Eddie Ginley : What time?

  Anne Scott : 7am.

  Eddie Ginley : How?

  Anne Scott : Boat. Hoskinson's Dock.

  Eddie Ginley : You're a Londoner?

  Anne Scott : You're a bright kid, Modelling.

  Eddie Ginley : What you doing up here?

  Anne Scott : Old story. With a dancing troupe. Manager cleared off with the money, I was stranded.

  Eddie Ginley : In Liverpool?

  Anne Scott : In Liverpool. So I got a job in this office.

  Eddie Ginley : Don't be embarrassed when we're out together - I could walk behind you.

  Eddie Ginley : Oh no.

  Eddie Ginley : Why not?

  Anne Scott : I like to hold hands in the street. I'd feel like I was taking you out for a walk.

  Eddie Ginley : [Can't make out this line] 

  Anne Scott : I'm basically conservative.

  Eddie Ginley : Switch sides.

• Anne Scott : I'd rather fight than switch.

  Eddie Ginley : [dialling phone]  So you'd rather fight? What weight are you?

  Anne Scott : Bantam.

  Eddie Ginley : I'm heavy.

  Anne Scott : Ooh. You've got the weight, I've got the speed.

  Eddie Ginley : I sometimes hit below the belt.

  Eddie Ginley : [Phones again] 

  Anne Scott : Hit below the belt, do you?

  Eddie Ginley : And I've got a long reach.

  Anne Scott : That's no good in a clinch.

  Eddie Ginley : Keep your guard up, don't lead with your chin, and keep throwing out those lefts.

  Anne Scott : What for?

  Eddie Ginley : [leaving office]  You could get a crack at the title.