Scent of a Woman (1992)
Frances Conroy: Christine Downes
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Christine Downes : I'm Christine Downes, Col. Slade, I teach political science. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you coming down here and speaking your mind.
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : Why, thank you. Are you married?
[Christine reacts with embarrassment, slightly taken aback]
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : Went to an artillery school at Fort Sill with a Mickey Downes. Thought he might have snagged you.
Christine Downes : [laughing] No. No, I'm afraid not.
Charlie Simms : Col. Slade was on Lyndon Johnson's staff, Miss Downes.
Christine Downes : Were you? Fascinating!
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : We should get together. Talk politics sometime.
[He inhales her perfume subtly]
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : Fleurs de Rocaille.
Christine Downes : Yes.
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : Flowers from a book.
Christine Downes : That's right!
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : Well, Miss Downes, I... I'll know where to find you. Charlie?
Charlie Simms : Goodbye, Miss Downes.
Christine Downes : Bye!
Lt. Col. Frank Slade : [as Charlie and Slade are walking away:] You don't have to tell me, Charlie; five seven, auburn hair, beautiful brown eyes.