Sleepy Hollow (TV Series)
The Weeping Lady (2014)
Laura Spencer: Caroline
Quotes
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Caroline : Your dedication to colonial reenactment is so impressive. You never break character.
Ichabod Crane : Well, one might say it's a way of life.
Caroline : I think it's inspiring. And to be honest... kind of... attractive.
Ichabod Crane : [realization dawns] Oh.
[He slowly backs up. She slowly steps forward]
Ichabod Crane : Miss Caroline... words cannot express how flattered I am.
Caroline : Then don't use words.
Ichabod Crane : [Trapped against the back of the couch] I'm a married man.
Caroline : Oh.
[She backs up a step]
Caroline : I'm so sorry.
Ichabod Crane : No...
Caroline : You live alone. You never talk about her. There's no photos of her around. I assumed you were single or... separated or... a widower.
Ichabod Crane : No, I assure you my wife is alive and well-
[Abbie walks in]
Abbie Mills : [Surprised at the looks on their faces] Didn't mean to interrupt.
Caroline : I am such an idiot. This is *not* what it looks like, Mrs. Crane.
Abbie Mills : Mrs. Who now?
Ichabod Crane : Oh, no, no. Uh... Miss Mills is my partner.
[Caroline is hastily gathering her things while Abby is smiling, clearly enjoying Crane's embarrassment]
Ichabod Crane : Not- not... life partner. She's my... we... Oh, look! She comes baring a selection of delicacies from the Far East.
Abbie Mills : Commonly known as Yummy Foo's Szechuan.
Caroline : I'll be going now. Excuse me.
[Rushes out the door]
Ichabod Crane : No, Miss Caroline... please.
[Closes the door after her]
Abbie Mills : We need a signal. We need to hang a tie on the doorknob or something.
[laughs]