Quotes
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George Lassiter : [Joe meets him at a golf club] Something from the bar, Joe? Uh, coffee?
Joe Mannix : Yeah, coffee's fine.
George Lassiter : Jack, coffee and a scotch on the rocks.
Joe Mannix : Okay, George, now, just what the hell is this all about?
George Lassiter : Well... it was a false alarm. I... I'm sorry, I tried to call you, but you'd already left.
Joe Mannix : Everything's all right with Jeannie?
George Lassiter : Absolutely. I just got spooked. Overreacted.
Joe Mannix : Overreacted to what?
George Lassiter : Well, I know this sounds ridiculous... but... I thought Jeannie'd been kidnapped.
Joe Mannix : And what made you think that?
George Lassiter : Well... I, uh... I got up early and played nine holes and came back, and her car was there, but she wasn't. Her room was in shambles, and I checked with Gloria, and she didn't know where she was, either.
Joe Mannix : And that's when you called me?
George Lassiter : Yeah. And then an hour later, I found a note from her. The wind had blown it off the bar. A friend had driven her to the airport and... put her on a plane to Chicago.
Joe Mannix : Chicago? What's in Chicago?
George Lassiter : A wedding. Girl from school. She was invited to be a bridesmaid.
Joe Mannix : Ah. Well, I... must admit, I like it a lot better this way. After all, Jeannie is my only goddaughter.
[checks his watch]
Joe Mannix : Just sorry I won't get a chance to see her or Gloria.
George Lassiter : Oh, you mean you've got to go right back?
Joe Mannix : Yeah, I'm way up to my neck. The world's full of people in trouble.
Al Ritchie : George... you want a shot at getting your eight grand back, you better hustle, boy.
George Lassiter : Oh, uh... I'll be right with you, cowboy.
Joe Mannix : Eight grand? Is he that good?
George Lassiter : His cards are.
Joe Mannix : Ah. You know, the last time I heard from you, George, you told me you'd kick gambling, and you were trying to put it all back together with Gloria.
George Lassiter : I still am. But this Al Ritchie showed up from Fort Worth claiming to be the best gin player in Texas, and I couldn't resist taking a crack at him. I apologize again.
Joe Mannix : Aw, forget it.
George Lassiter : Joe, can I give you a ride to the airport?
Joe Mannix : Oh, no, no, no, don't bother. I'll catch a cab. George, be sure and give Jenny my love, huh?
George Lassiter : Will do.
Al Ritchie : Nice to have met you, Joe.
Joe Mannix : Likewise.
