Jerry Paris: Tim Rourke

Quotes 

• [removing Bea's glasses] 

  Tim Rourke : That's better. I never kiss a lady when she's wearing glasses.

  Bea : Oh, Mr. Rourke, please...

  Tim Rourke : You know, we've been together for nearly two hours and you're still being formal. My name's Tim. Timothy Patrick Xavier Rourke - take your pick but not Mister.

  Bea : I'm sorry.

  Tim Rourke : I except your apology on one condition - that you'll marry me.

• Bea : What's he like, Tim - Mr. Shayne, I mean. I've heard a lot about him.

  Tim Rourke : Well, if your boss lady's in trouble, he's the best man in the state. He picks his cases, though. Why all the interest?

  Bea : Because... I've never seen Miss Morton so upset.

• Tim Rourke : Are you sure you know what you're doing?

  Michael Shayne : If I did, I wouldn't be in this business.