The Enchanted Cottage (1945)

Mildred Natwick: Mrs. Abigail Minnett

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• Mrs. Abigail Minnett : There's some that are meant to be wanderers. Others, it's no good for them to go looking for things.

• Mrs. Abigail Minnett : It's not for some of us, for you and for me, to try to live like other people. You think you can sometimes, but there's always the world to remind you. All the things that other people take for granted, you've got to make up your mind and your heart, they're not for you. You've got to find something else to take their place; somewhere where you're safe, where no one can hurt you.

• Mrs. Abigail Minnett : [as aircraft bombs are heard in the distance]  Maybe sooner than you think.

• Mrs. Abigail Minnett : Do you know what loneliness is, real loneliness?

  Laura Pennington : [Heavy with sadness]  Yes.

  Mrs. Abigail Minnett : I thought you would.

• Mrs. Abigail Minnett : I understand you're looking for a job.

  Laura Pennington : Yes, I am. I suppose I'm really looking for a home.

• Laura Pennington : Mrs. Minnett, there is something about this cottage.

  Mrs. Abigail Minnett : There is, indeed. It needs a good cleaning, right now.