The Rains Came (1939)

Maria Ouspenskaya: Maharani

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Quotes 

• Maharani : [Last lines, spoken to Major Safti, who is assuming leadership of Ranchipur]  The time is here, Rama. Your people are waiting.

• Maharani : What is Lady Esketh doing at the hospital?

  Thomas 'Tom' Ransome : Every conceivable filthy and drudging task.

  Maharani : Yes, I suppose Miss MacDaid would have seen to that.

• Maharani : [Major Safti has just been handed an important note]  What is it, Major?

  Major Rama Safti : It has come sooner than I expected: several cases of the plague in the Sweepers Quarters. On top of that, half the water in Ranchipur must be polluted.

  Maharani : Do what you can to keep the plague from spreading. Burn down the whole Quarter if you must.

• Maharani : [Regarding what to do about Lady Esketh]  I want to do the right thing. I'd trample her without mercy. But then, of course, I was brought up in the hills, where charity is a sign of weakness.