It's Mr. Sinclair Harris, sir. My cousin Sinclair? It's his wife... the one that talk...
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Hoke Colburn:
[seeing Boolie in his office after his trip with Daisy to Mobile]
It's Mr. Sinclair Harris, sir.
Boolie Werthan:
My cousin Sinclair?
Hoke Colburn:
It's his wife... the one that talk funny?
Boolie Werthan:
Jeanette. She's from Canton, Ohio
Hoke Colburn:
Well, she's tryin' to hire me!
Boolie Werthan:
What?
Hoke Colburn:
Yessir, she said, 'how they treatin' you down there, Hoke?' You know how she sound, like her nose stuffed up. So I said, 'fine, Mrs. Harris, just fine, thank you.' She said, 'Well, you lookin' for a change, you know who to call.'
Boolie Werthan:
I'll be damned!
[slams desk, gets up and paces around office]
Hoke Colburn:
I thought you oughta know about it.
Boolie Werthan:
I'll be goddamned!
Hoke Colburn:
Ain't she a mess? Said, 'name your own salary'.
Boolie Werthan:
I see. And... did you?
Hoke Colburn:
Did I what, sir?
Boolie Werthan:
Name your own salary!
Hoke Colburn:
Oh now, go away. What you think I am? No, I ain't studying about workin' for no trashy somethin' like her!
Boolie Werthan:
But she got you thinking, didn't she?
Hoke Colburn:
Well, sir, you might say that.
Boolie Werthan:
Name your salary.
Hoke Colburn:
That's exactly what she said.
Boolie Werthan:
Well... how does $65 a week sound?
Boolie Werthan:
Sounds pretty good, sir! Course, $75 sounds better.
Boolie Werthan:
It sure does! Beginning this week.
Hoke Colburn:
Well, that's mighty nice of you! I sure appreciate this. Thank you!
[gets up to leave, then turns to Boolie]
Hoke Colburn:
Mr. Werthan, you ever have folks fighting over you?
Boolie Werthan:
No.
Boolie Werthan:
It sure feels good!
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It's Mr Sinclair Harris sir
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My cousin Sinclair
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His wife The one that talk funny
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She's from Canton Ohio
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She's trying to hire me
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What Yes sir She said
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How they treating you down there Hoke
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You know how she sound like her nose stuffed up
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So I said Fine Mrs Harris just fine thank you
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She said Well you looking for a change you know who to call
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I'll be damned
Clip duration: 35 seconds
Views: 229
Timestamp in movie: 01h 01m 31s
Uploaded: 04 April, 2022
Genres: drama
Summary: The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters in a time when those types of relationships where shunned.
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