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Quote by the British pilot about not being able to see his wife

posted 17 years ago by lynda-iley
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Can anyone remember the line uttered by James Fox (playing the British pilot) about his weekly routine when he is asking his girlfriend's father for permission to marry?

He announces his concern that he won't make a very good husband because he has regular appointments most nights of the week, which would prevent him from seeing his wife. One of the engagements was, I think, playing cards on Tuesday.

Could anyone do me the favour of posting the lines here?

[–] nixxnutz 17 years ago

RICHARD: There's just one snag, sir.

RAWNSLEY: Oh?

RICHARD: It's finding the time for married life.

RAWNSLEY: What do you mean?

RICHARD: Well, I'm soldiering all day, and I'm rather busy in the evenings, too. Monday I dine in, Tuesday's card night at White's, Wednesday I play snook with the adjutant, Thursday—uh—well, we like to end up at Romano's. That only leaves Friday.

RAWNSLEY: Yes, but what about the weekends?

RICHARD: Well, that's flying, sir. That's the only time I've got. [Pause] Well, I could give up my card nights, if you like, sir.

RAWNSLEY: Oh, I don't think that's necessary. We don't want to spoil the girl.

[–] lynda-iley 17 years ago

You, sir, are a hero. Thank you.

[–] Pamactress 16 years ago

Does anyone know what White's was? How about Romano's? What are the implications of Richard's being a regular at these places? Thanks.

[–] mgbrit 16 years ago

White's is one of the oldest Gentlemen's clubs in London. Very old school. It serves as the unofficial headquarters of the UK Conservative Party.

Romanos was probably referring to a hotel or restaurant.

[–] capitan_contreras 16 years ago

In the spanish version of the movie they translated it as a whorehouse, wich might very well be! :-D

[–] haristas 16 years ago

I'm sure "Romano's" refers to a restaurant, but one where the "boys" would go to after a night out drinking and possibly whoring around (at least a little).

[–] donofthedial 14 years ago

"......we like to end up at Romano's."

See new thread! :)

[–] franklinlj 10 years ago

Romano's was THE place to be for raffish high life in Edwardian Britain. Yes, see the Romano's thread. It was sort of like Delmonico's in New York, if that helps.

[–] donofthedial 10 years ago

Thx!