- Adam White, nee Lassiter: Well, uh...
- Fay Doyle: Well, say something nice to me.
- [he remains quiet]
- Fay Doyle: Goodbye kiss, maybe?
- [he remains still]
- Fay Doyle: You're not a very appreciative fellow. Love 'em and leave 'em, is that it?
- Adam White, nee Lassiter: Mrs. Doyle, I didn't call you...
- Fay Doyle: All right, what did you call me up for? Who are you kidding? Listen, you wanted a sad story, you heard a sad story! You also wanted some action!
- Adam White, nee Lassiter: You're right.
- Fay Doyle: You're damn right I'm right!
- William Shrike: ...I enjoy seeing youth betray their promises. It lights up all the numbers on my pinball machine.