Vera Drake (2004)

Peter Wight: Det. Inspector Webster

Quotes 

• 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.

• Vera : I know why you're here.

  Det. Inspector Webster : I beg your pardon?

  Vera : I know why you're here.

  [pause] 

  Det. Inspector Webster : Why are we here?

  Vera : Because of what I do.

  Det. Inspector Webster : Because of what you do?

  Vera : Yes.

  Det. Inspector Webster : What is it that you do, Mrs Drake?

  [long pause] 

  Vera : I help young girls out.

• Det. Inspector Webster : We need to talk to Mrs. Vera Drake.

• Det. Inspector Webster : You do realise this is a criminal matter.

• Vera : Can you come back tomorrow?

  Det. Inspector Webster : I'm sorry Mrs. Drake, I'm afraid not.