Mannix (TV Series)

The World Between (1970)

Hari Rhodes: Minji Obuko

Quotes 

• Dr. Linkram : No stomach pain?

  Minji Obuko : Just the same old weakness.

  Dr. Linkram : After what happened, I think we'd better schedule your surgery earlier than we planned. You don't need anymore attention.

  Minji Obuko : Heh. That's fine with me.

  Lt. Mitch Webster : Well, when are you going to operate on this man, Doctor, so he can go home?

  Dr. Linkram : Day after tomorrow, at 6 a.m. Goodbye.

  Peggy Fair : Goodbye, Doctor.

  Lt. Mitch Webster : [about the booby-trapped flowers that tried to kill Obuko]  Not a clue. But we're working on it. Oh, the hospital announced that the explosion was caused by an old boiler, so that's covered. Would've been nice if you'd saved that note. It would've given us something to go on. In your place, I'm sure I would've done exactly the same thing. Only I would've sweated a lot more, that's for sure. Well, you've had kind of a rough time, and, uh... Well, on behalf of 99 9/10 of the people of this city-- and of the country for that matter-- I'm sorry for what happened.

  Minji Obuko : Thank you. I'm sorry I brought politics along with me. I'm glad no one was injured.

  Lt. Mitch Webster : We'll try to make sure there'll be no problem from now on.

  Minji Obuko : Well, they'll probably try something else, now that they know I'm here.

  Lt. Mitch Webster : They're going to have to climb over a lot of blue uniforms to get to you.

  Minji Obuko : I suppose that is necessary now. My feeling was that a man who is under guard is no longer incognito.

  Lt. Mitch Webster : Well, you get a good night's rest, huh? Good night.

  [to Peggy] 

  Lt. Mitch Webster : And say hello to Joe.

  Peggy Fair : Right.

  Minji Obuko : Good night, Lieutenant.

  Peggy Fair : Does this happen often in your country?

  Minji Obuko : No. The people of Kichiwana are much more face-to-face. Bombs are more devious, more sophisticated-- the influence of foreigners in our country. You look exhausted, Peggy.

  Peggy Fair : How did you know it was a bomb?

  Minji Obuko : The note. It said, "Welcome to America." It was signed with the name of diplomatic envoy in Washington, who was never told I was coming here.

  Peggy Fair : Do you have any idea who's behind it?

  Minji Obuko : My people in Kichiwana are working on it now. It's funny-- ridiculous, actually-- how proper I am. I felt I should open the window to throw out the bomb. I'm going to have to get over that reflex if I'm to survive.

  Peggy Fair : When you go back, will there be many women waiting for you?

  Minji Obuko : Usually there are, yes.

  Peggy Fair : How many of them will be your wives?

  Minji Obuko : Wives? In the villages, men have several wives if they are wealthy enough. But in the city, we have degenerated to the point where we only have one. I have none.

  Peggy Fair : That's the best news I've heard all day. You know, when I thought something had happened to you... I'd never been so scared before in my life.

  Minji Obuko : And I was never so glad to see anyone-- to hold anyone-- as I was you.

  Peggy Fair : From now on, everything will be peaceful and quiet and safe.

  Minji Obuko : You're quite a woman.

  Peggy Fair : Thank you.

  Minji Obuko : And I'm sorry to complicate your life.

  Peggy Fair : Oh don't be silly.

  Minji Obuko : But I love you.

  Peggy Fair : And I love you.