Run Silent Run Deep (1958)
Mary LaRoche: Laura Richardson
Quotes
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Laura Richardson : [Richardson is cutting branches off his tree] Would you like some lemonade?
Commander Richardson : Sure honey, I'll be down by the time-
[Spots Bledsoe's cab]
Commander Richardson : Better make enough for three.
Laura Richardson : Three?
Commander Richardson : We have company arriving.
Laura Richardson : [distraught] I can't see anyone like this.
Commander Richardson : I don't think this is a social visit,
[Sees Bledsoe coming]
Commander Richardson : You'd better put some gin in that lemonade.
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Laura Richardson : [Social norms of a 1940s lady, having changed from pants to a dress for their unexpected guest, she presents a tray of fresh lemonade and a bottle of gin to her husband and the irritated Lt. Bledsoe] Anyone for a slug of gin?
Lt. Jim Bledsoe : [P.O.'d at Captain Richardson for taking command of the sub away from him, Bledsoe contains himself to politely respond] Thank you, Mrs. Richardson. I'll take a rain check... Some other time.
Laura Richardson : [With the natural, gentle touch of this warm, classy lady who's seen everything as a wife of an officer with perhaps 30 years' service, including wartime, she graciously and realistically says 'goodbye'] Lieutenant, if there isn't another time, 'good luck.'