Quotes
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[first lines]
Ralph : [Ralph enters the sheriff's office and addresses Melinda Curry] Mr. Gilman said he'd be right here, Miss.
Melinda Curry : Thank you. He's the sheriff?
Ralph : We don't... we don't have a regular sheriff here. He died.
Melinda Curry : I'm sorry.
Ralph : Well, no need to be. He was eighty-two. Mr. Gilman came down from Austin to help out till we could have another election. The way folks feel around here right now, they don't wanna get anybody else.
[Ranger Gilman enters the sheriff's office]
Ralph : This lady came to see you, Mr. Gilman.
Hoby Gilman : Is there anything I can do for you?
Melinda Curry : I'd like you to help me find my mother.
Hoby Gilman : She ever been in Porter?
Melinda Curry : The last letter I got from her was mailed from here.
Hoby Gilman : Uh huh. So, uh, when did you, uh, see her last?
Melinda Curry : I've never seen her.
[Hoby appears stunned]
Melinda Curry : I'm blind.
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[last lines]
[Aaron Adams escorts Melinda Curry into the sheriff's office]
Aaron Adams : Morning, Hoby.
Hoby Gilman : Aaron. How are you, Melinda?
Melinda Curry : I'm fine.
Hoby Gilman : You headin' back to Fort Worth?
Melinda Curry : Yes, sir. I think that's best.
Hoby Gilman : Well, I hope you won't think too badly of Porter. I mean, uh, for what happened.
Melinda Curry : No, but I'll certainly never forget it.
Hoby Gilman : Well, you have a nice trip now. And, uh, if you ever need anything, why you... you let us know.
[Melinda raises her right hand and feels the left side of Hoby's face]
Melinda Curry : Thanks again.
Hoby Gilman : What for?
Melinda Curry : My life.
[Aaron escorts Melinda out of the sheriff's office]
