The Amazing Adventure (1936)

Peter Gawthorne: Sir James Aldroyd

Quotes 

• Ernest Bliss : Rather difficult man to see, aren't you, Sir James?

  Sir James Alroyd : Not for those who are punctual. Any other complaints?

• Sir James Alroyd : What do you think's the matter with you?

  Ernest Bliss : I don't know. That's why I came to see you. I can't eat. I can't sleep. I'm nervous. I never do anything, and I'm always tired.

• Ernest Bliss : Well, then, what's the matter with me?

  Sir James Alroyd : Money.

  Ernest Bliss : Money. That' not an illness.

  Sir James Alroyd : Mmmh. In your case, it's a disease.

• Sir James Alroyd : Most people break down through overwork. Yours is caused by self-indulgence.

  Ernest Bliss : Really? Is that so?

• Sir James Alroyd : You know, your father was a clever man... but he made a big mistake when he left you two million pounds to play the fool with.

  Ernest Bliss : Believe it or not, Sir James, I'm paying you 20 guineas to give me medical advice, not a lecture.

• Sir James Alroyd : My advice should be worth 50,000 pounds to you.

  Ernest Bliss : I suppose I'm getting a bargain for 20, eh?

  Sir James Alroyd : 70, if you take it.

  Ernest Bliss : What makes you think I wouldn't?

  Sir James Alroyd : No patient of mine in Harley Street ever has.

  Ernest Bliss : Hmmm. Sounds interesting. What is it?

  Sir James Alroyd : Well, disappear for a time... Earn your own living. Live on a few pounds a week if you can make 'em. If not, go hungry. Do that for a year, and I guarantee it'll make you fit.

• Ernest Bliss : That's rather a tall order.

  Sir James Alroyd : Of course, a certain amount of moral stamina would be needed.

  Ernest Bliss : Oh, you think I have no stamina, eh? Well no hard feelings, good morning.

  [Offers his hand to Sir. James, who sits back and crosses his arms] 

  Sir James Alroyd : Good morning Mr. Bliss.

• Ernest Bliss : You don't seem to like me.

  Sir James Alroyd : A medical man's time is limited. Besides, there's so much genuine suffering in the world that money would alleviate. You should visit my clinic in the East End, if you can spare the time. I'm being unprofessionally rude, perhaps, because you're the fifth patient I've had here this morning suffering from the same complaint. Too much money.