Dirty Harry (1971)

Lyn Edgington: Norma

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• Norma : It's my fault, you know.

  Harry Callahan : What?

  Norma : His leaving. I thought I could take it. No class.

  Harry Callahan : Don't ever say that.

  Norma : What?

  Harry Callahan : Just don't ever low-rate yourself.

  Norma : Look, what I meant was, whatever it takes to be a cop's wife, I'm just not sure I'm making it. He really tries, and... and these bastards, you know, "pig" this, "pig" that. Oh, but maybe it's when I watch him walk out that door at night. And I think, what if it's the last time I ever see him again? Look, am I the only one? I mean, doesn't it drive your wife crazy?

  Harry Callahan : No.

  Norma : You mean she got used to it?

  Harry Callahan : No, she never did, really.

  Norma : Well, what, then?

  Harry Callahan : She's dead.

  Norma : Oh, please forgive me.

  Harry Callahan : She was driving home late one night and a drunk crossed the center line. There's no reason for it, really.

• Harry Callahan : I want you to tell Chico that I understand, you know, him quitting. I... I think he's right. This is no life for you two.

  Norma : Why do you stay in it, then?

  Harry Callahan : I don't know. I really don't.