The Green-Eyed Blonde (1957)

Jean Inness: Mrs. Nichols

Quotes 

• Mrs. Nichols : Betsy Abel. Two months ago she had an illegitimate baby, a baby boy, who is now in the custody of her mother. Her mother's boyfriend is a taxi driver with a police record. The girl won't tell who the father is; so, we have another inmate. She's assigned to your cottage. Well, I suppose we better look the little criminal over.

• Betsy Abel : I hate her.

  Mrs. Nichols : Why do you hate her so much?

  Betsy Abel : That's my business.

  Mrs. Nichols : No, Betsy. From now on, that's our business. Now try to tell us why.

  Betsy Abel : I hate her because she's old. Because she's old and stringy.

  Mrs. Nichols : I don't think that's a very good reason for hating people.

  Betsy Abel : That's because you're old and stringy too! I hate old people! I hate 'em!

• Mrs. Nichols : Because of this criminal loyalty to each other, you refuse to cooperate.

  Green Eyes : You mean fink! I wouldn't tell you anything if you kept me here till I'm as *old* as you are.

  Mrs. Nichols : That will do, Phyllis.

• Mrs. Nichols : I've had enough. The discipline stands!

• Mrs. Nichols : They're lost. They're damned.