My Blood Runs Cold (1965)

Troy Donahue: Ben Gunther

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• Julian Merriday : Gunther!

  Julian Merriday : Good morning, Mr. Merriday.

  Julian Merriday : Gunther, you and I have something to discuss. You've been trying to sell my daughter some idiotic story about her being the reincarnation of Barbara Merriday. It won't work, Gunther, won't work.

  Ben Gunther : Sir, I'm not trying to play any games.

  Julian Merriday : Oh, come on, boy, you don't think I was born yesterday. You're not the first cheap opportunist who's tried to latch onto my daughter, you won't be the last. I should have nailed you when you first made that pretty little speech about not wanting something for nothing.

  Ben Gunther : I guess I'd feel the same if I were in your shoes.

  Julian Merriday : Gunther, I don't think I need the benefit of your philosophy or your understanding. Just stay away from Julie.

  Ben Gunther : What if I don't?

  Julian Merriday : Let me explain the facts of life to you, boy. I own a large portion of this peninsula. I might not be able to do anything legally but I can make life pretty uncomfortable for you around here. I'd keep that in mind, if I were you.

  Ben Gunther : You don't beat around the bush, do you Sir?

  Julian Merriday : I also have the reputation for meaning what I say.

  Ben Gunther : So I've heard. I appreciate your frankness, Sir. But I'm in love with your daughter.

  Julian Merriday : In love?

  Ben Gunther : So, you'll just have to bring on the big guns

  Julian Merriday : Alright, Gunther. But just remember, you asked for it.

• Aunt Sarah : Mr. Gunther, you may escort me into dinner.

  Ben Gunther : I'd be delighted.

• Ben Gunther : How do I know you're not just trying to get rid of me?

  Harry Lindsay : You don't. If you stay, I'll do everything I can to help you. But Merriday wields a mighty big stick in this territory.

  Ben Gunther : So he told me.

  Harry Lindsay : He's determined to get you back in jail. If he succeeds, I may not be able to get you out again.

  Ben Gunther : Isn't there some sort of writ of habeas corpus or something?

  Harry Lindsay : Yes, there is. But you have to get a judge to issue it. And they all belong to Mr. Merriday's country club.

  Ben Gunther : Collusion in high places, huh?

  Harry Lindsay : Even the most honest of men have been known to stretch the letter of the law when it comes to old friends.

• Harry Lindsay : Where do I drop you?

  Ben Gunther : I've got a ketch down at the marina.

  Harry Lindsay : From out of the sea... I might've known.