The Bank Dick (1940)

Pierre Watkin: Mr. Skinner

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• Mr. Skinner : I've been in consultation with our Director and we've decided that what has been needed in this bank for a long time is a special officer. Or, to refer to the argot of the underworld, a bank dick. In lieu of your heroism, your valiant, dauntless courage, I have the honor to offer you this position. The remuneration at first will be very small - we're a growing concern. We're young. But, there are a great many chances for advancement. Who knows? Within a short time, you may become my Vice President. My first and only vice.

  [they both laugh] 

  Egbert Sousé : Very good. What time in the morning?

  Mr. Skinner : The bank opens at ten o'clock.

  Egbert Sousé : Oh, well, that's all right. If I'm not here on time, just go right ahead without me. I'll catch up with ya.

• Mr. Skinner : We are grateful to you for retrieving the bank's funds.

  Egbert Sousé : Oh, well, that was in the line of duty.

  Mr. Skinner : And we feel we've shown our gratitude by giving you a position as bank's officer. But, when you caution Mrs. Muttle's little son, about carrying a toy pistol into the bank, that's going too far. I can not impress upon you too firmly, the Skinner Bank is a dignified institution.

  Egbert Sousé : Yeah, that's the way I always figured it, yes.

  [he turns his attention to the pretty stenographer in the room] 

  Egbert Sousé : I guess you figured it the same way, working here the same as I do.

  Mr. Skinner : Furthermore, I've been informed that you are a frequenter of a cafe known as the Black Pussy.