The Lieutenant (TV Series)
A Touching of Hands (1963)
Gary Lockwood: Lt. William Rice
Quotes
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Amory : There was a girl, Bill, a long time ago - married, a couple of kids. I knew her husband. She and I were great pals. She told me all her troubles. I don't see what's so blasted surprising about that - there were women around when I was a lieutenant.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : Yes, sir.
Amory : Anyway, I was flattered. This marvelous woman had turned to me as sort of a big brother... except it didn't remain a simple friendship. I don't think it ever does.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : Sir, if you're suggesting that something has happened between Jan and me...
Amory : I'm *suggesting* that you do exactly what I did when I found out where we were heading.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : What was that, sir?
Amory : Run like a thief.
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[last lines]
Cissie Van Osten : I guess you know that Jan is leaving the committee.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : Yes. Martha Amory called me about that.
Cissie Van Osten : You and I will be working together. I'm taking Jan's place.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : I think that's fine, Cissie.
Cissie Van Osten : I think the sooner we review the details the better. As a matter of fact, Ellie Holtman dropped me off and I don't have my car. You could drive me home and then we could talk. You could stay to dinner.
Lt. William 'Bill' Rice : I have a new policy concerning social engagements, Cissie - no dinner with married women unless the entire regiment is present.
Cissie Van Osten : Well, that's a nasty thing to say. Well, the least you can do if you're a gentleman, is to make sure you have a ride home.
[Bill hands Cissie a broom]