A scene from Casablanca 1943
Rick

Henri wants us to finish this bottle, and then three more. He says he'll water his garden with champagne before he'll let the Germans drink it.

Sam

This takes the sting out of being occupied, doesn't it, Mr. Richard?

Rick

You said it. [toasting] Here's looking at you, kid.

Rick

[Gestapo loudspeakers in the street interrupt them, announcing the Germans' arrival the next day.]

My German's a little rusty.

Ilsa

They're telling us how to act when they come marching in. With the whole world crumbling we pick this time to fall in love.

Rick

Yeah, it's pretty bad timing. Where were you, say, ten years ago?

Ilsa

Ten years ago? Let's see, yes, I was having a brace put on my teeth. Where were you?

Rick

Looking for a job.

Ilsa

[They kiss, but are interrupted by artillery fire]

Was that cannon fire or is it my heart pounding?

Rick

Ah, that's the new German 77, and judging by the sound, only about thirty-five miles away - and getting closer every minute.

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