A scene from Double Indemnity 1944
Phyllis

What do we do now, Walter?

Walter

Nothing. We just wait.

Phyllis

Wait for what?

Walter

Until he can take the train. I told you, it's gotta be the train.

Phyllis

But we can't wait. I can't go on like this.

Walter

Look, we're not gonna grab a hammer and do it quick just to get it over with.

Phyllis

There are other ways.

Walter

We're not gonna do it other ways.

Phyllis

But we can't leave it like this. What do you suppose would happen if he found out about the accident policy?

Walter

Plenty, but not as bad as sitting in that death house.

Phyllis

Don't ever talk like that.

Walter

Don't let's start losing our heads, that's all.

Phyllis

It's not our heads. It's our nerve we're losing.

Walter

We're gonna do it right. That's all I said.

Phyllis

It's the waiting that's getting me.

Walter

It's getting me just as bad, baby. We've got to wait.

Phyllis

Maybe we have, Walter, only it's so tough without you. It's like a wall between us.

Walter

I better go, baby. I'm thinkin' of you every minute.

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