The Beguiled (2017)
Nicole Kidman: Miss Martha
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Quotes
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Martha Farnsworth : You're our most unwelcome visitor, and we do not propose to entertain you.
John McBurney : You'll find I'm... easily amused.
Martha Farnsworth : You won't be here long enough for that.
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Martha Farnsworth : I have to say, when they saw me they said, "there is nothing more frightening than a startled woman with a gun."
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Martha Farnsworth : It's seems the enemy... it's not what we believed.
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Martha Farnsworth : If we learn our lessons properly when young, we can expect a calm and happy life when faced with the distractions of the world.
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Martha Farnsworth : Tell me, Amy, did you find any mushrooms while you were out collecting soldiers?
Amy : I did, but I'm not sure they're safe to eat.
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Martha Farnsworth : Hmm, that's what we're gonna do. We're gonna make a nice supper... We'll invite him for a big send-off.
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John McBurney : I'd like to thank you for all of this, as well. It looks - like just about the finest meal I've ever seen.
Martha Farnsworth : Well, bon appetit.
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Martha Farnsworth : Bring me the anatomy book.
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John McBurney : A toast to you, Miss Martha. You must be the bravest woman I've ever known.
Martha Farnsworth : No. No. All bravery is, is doing what's needed at the time.
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Martha Farnsworth : Is your leg paining you?
John McBurney : Some.
Martha Farnsworth : Well, I hear numbness would be more grave.
John McBurney : Indeed.
Martha Farnsworth : There is some brandy if you wish.
John McBurney : Oh, now that would be a pleasure.
Martha Farnsworth : It's not being offered for your pleasure, only for your comfort.
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Martha Farnsworth : That dress is very becoming, Miss Edwina.
Edwina : Thank you.
Alicia : There might be other attractive shoulders here if we were all permitted to wear such dresses.
Martha Farnsworth : I wouldn't say it's entirely suitable to wear at a young ladies' school; though, we know Miss Edwina's accustomed to town society with different views. I would suggest that we - change the subject. And let Miss Edwina draw her shawl.
[Edwina covers her bare shoulders with her shawl]
Martha Farnsworth : Yes. That will avoid anyones speculation on the subject.
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Jane : Can we go greet the soldiers?
Martha Farnsworth : No! No. We do not want to put temptation in their way.
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Martha Farnsworth : Miss Alicia made the pie herself.
Alicia : I hope you like apple pie?
John McBurney : I love apple pie. It's me favorite.
Edwina : Is that my recipe, Alicia?
Alicia : It is.
Amy : I picked the apples.
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Martha Farnsworth : [Admiring the pin Edwina in wearing] Très jolie. Seems like the soldier being here is having an affect.
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[last lines]
Martha Farnsworth : [carrying Corporal McBurney outside their gate] Lay him here.
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Jane : He's a real blue-belly. You know, they break every Southern woman they come across.
Martha Farnsworth : Would you stop that Jane.
Jane : It's true!
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John McBurney : You can trust me in your place, ma'am.
Martha Farnsworth : Well, I don't know you.
John McBurney : Well, I think if you knew me - you would.
Martha Farnsworth : You won't be here long enough for that.
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Martha Farnsworth : I hope the girls weren't telling stories.
John McBurney : What do you care what they say about you?
Martha Farnsworth : I don't. I didn't want you to get the wrong impression.
John McBurney : Then, you do care what I think about you?
Martha Farnsworth : You're a stranger here. That's all.
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Martha Farnsworth : When I return, would you care to join me for a brandy, Corporal?
John McBurney : I'd like that very much, ma'am.