The 39 Steps (1935)
Lucie Mannheim: Miss Smith
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Richard Hannay : Beautiful, mysterious woman pursued by gunmen. Sounds like a spy story.
Annabella Smith : That's exactly what it is. Only I prefer the word agent better.
Richard Hannay : "Agent"? For what country?
Annabella Smith : Any country that pays me.
Richard Hannay : And what is your country?
Annabella Smith : I have no country.
Richard Hannay : Born in a balloon, eh? I'll let that go.
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Annabella Smith : Have you ever heard of the 39 Steps?
Richard Hannay : No. What's that, a pub?
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Annabella Smith : I am here to save a secret from being divulged. A very important secret for this country. Not because I love England, but because it will pay me better.
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Richard Hannay : What are you going to do?
Annabella Smith : First, I'll eat my haddock. Then, if you are not going to turn me out onto the street, have a good night's rest.
Richard Hannay : You're welcome to my bed. I'll get a shakedown on the couch.
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Annabella Smith : Do you want to know more about me? What do you think I do for a living?
Richard Hannay : Actress?
Annabella Smith : Not in the way you mean.
Richard Hannay : Chorus?
Annabella Smith : No.
Richard Hannay : I'm sorry.
Annabella Smith : I'm a freelance.
Richard Hannay : Out for adventure, eh?
Annabella Smith : That's right.
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Richard Hannay : I suppose your name isn't really Smith.
Annabella Smith : It depends on where I am.
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Annabella Smith : May I come home with you?
Richard Hannay : What's the idea?
Annabella Smith : Well, I'd like to.
Richard Hannay : Well, it's your funeral.
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Richard Hannay : Are the 39 Steps in Scotland, by any chance?
Annabella Smith : Perhaps I'll tell you tomorrow.
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Annabella Smith : Would you think me very troublesome if I asked for something to eat? I've had nothing all day.
Richard Hannay : Sure. You like haddock?
Annabella Smith : Yes, please.
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Richard Hannay : You needed that.
Annabella Smith : I did. Thank you.