Spring Byington: Lily Ruskin

Quotes 

• Hilda Crocker : [hanging up the telephone and walking to the couch, where Hilda has placed some items]  Well, Hilda. What have you got there?

  Hilda Crocker : My contribution to the Youth Foundation

  Lily Ruskin : Well, you could have brought those things next summer.

  Hilda Crocker : No, I've given up the beach. It's too discouraging.

  Lily Ruskin : Discouraging?

  Hilda Crocker : The last time I was there, the only thing that whistled at me was a tugboat.

• Ruth Henshaw : [upon coming down the stairs]  Hi, Pete

  Pete Porter : Hi

  Ruth Henshaw : How's Gladys feeling?

  Pete Porter : Oh, the little expectant mother is giving me a lot of trouble today.

  Lily Ruskin : Is anything wrong?

  Pete Porter : Well, the baby isn't due for six and a half months, but Gladys wants $400 for new clothes

  Hilda Crocker : Well, in her condition, she's entitled to something special.

  Pete Porter : Yeah, but who ever heard of a maternity mink stole?