“Dear Benjamin. Please forgive me, because I know what I'm doing is...” – Elaine Robinson, The Graduate ... Movie Quotes Database

[in a letter]

Dear Benjamin. Please forgive me, because I know what I'm doing is the best thing for you. My father is so upset you've got to understand. I love you but it would never work out.

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