Mr. Andrews [to King Westley]
I admit I'm licked. But it's only because I'm worried. If I don't find her soon, I'll go crazy...if she returns, I won't interfere with your marriage.
Played by Walter Connolly 
It Happened One Night (1934) · 39 quotes
It Happened One Night (1934) · 39 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in It Happened One Night (1934): in 6 of its 39 quotes
Most scenes with: Peter Warne (2), Ellie Andrews (2)
That guy Warne is OK. He didn't want the reward. All he asked for was $39.60, what he spent on you. Said it was a matter of principle. You took him for a ride. He loves you Ellie. He told me so. You don't want to be married to a mug like Westley. I can buy him off for a pot of gold. And you can make an old man happy and you won't do so bad for yourself. If you change your mind, your car's waiting back at the gate.
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You've been telling me what not to do ever since I can remember.
Mr. Andrews That's because you've always been a stubborn idiot.
I come from a long line of stubborn idiots.
Mr. Andrews Now don't tell me you've fallen in love with a bus driver...Who is he?
I don't know very much about him. Just that I love him.
Mr. Andrews Well, if it's as serious as all that, we'll move heaven and earth to...
No, it's no use. He despises me.
Mr. Andrews Oh, come now.
Yes he does. He despises everything about me. He says that I'm spoiled and selfish and pampered, and-and thoroughly insincere.
Mr. Andrews Oh, ridiculous.
He doesn't think so much of you either...He blames you for everything that's wrong with me. He says you raised me stupidly.
Mr. Andrews Now that's a fine man to fall in love with.
Oh, he's marvelous! I practically threw myself at him. I don't want to stir up any more trouble. I've done it all my life. I've made your life miserable and mine too. I'm tired Father. I'm tired of running around in circles...I've got to settle down. It doesn't matter how or where or with whom.
Mr. Andrews Mr. Warne?
Yeah.
Mr. Andrews Please sit down.
Thanks.
Mr. Andrews I was surprised to get your note. My daughter hadn't told me anything about you, about your helping her.
That's typical of your daughter. Take those things for granted. Why did you think I lugged her all the way from Miami - for the love of it?
Mr. Andrews She thinks you're entitled to anything you can get.
Oh she does, eh? Now isn't that sweet of her. You don't, I suppose.
Mr. Andrews I don't know. I'll have to see on what you base your claim. I presume you feel justified -
If I didn't, I wouldn't be here. [He pulls a list from his pocket] I've got it all itemized.
Mr. Andrews [Reading the list]
'Cash outlay, $8.60; topcoat, $15; suitcase, $7.50; hat, $4; three shirts, $4.50. Total, $39.60. All the above items had to be sold to buy gasoline.'
And I sold some shorts and socks too. I'm throwing those in.
Mr. Andrews Yes, I know -
What's the matter? Isn't it cheap enough? A trip like that would cost you a thousand dollars. Maybe more!
Mr. Andrews Now let me get this straight. You want $39.60 in addition to the $10,000?
What $10,000?
Mr. Andrews The reward.
Who said anything about a reward?
Mr. Andrews I'm afraid I'm a little bit confused. I assumed that you -
Look, look, look, all I want is $39.60. And if you give me a check for it, I'll get outta this joint. It gives me the jitters.
Mr. Andrews You're a peculiar chap.
Yeah, we'll go into that some other time.
Mr. Andrews The average man would go after the reward. All you seem to -
Listen, did anybody ever make a sucker out of you? This is a matter of principle. Something you probably wouldn't understand. But when anybody takes me for a buggy ride, I don't like the idea of having to pay for the privilege.
Mr. Andrews Were you taken for a buggy ride?
Yes. With all the trimming. So how about the check? Do I get it?
Mr. Andrews Certainly.
Thanks.
Mr. Andrews [Smiling, he writes a check]
Here you are.
Thank you.
Mr. Andrews Oh, ah, do you mind if I ask you a question frankly? Do you love my daughter?
Any guy that'd fall in love with your daughter ought to have his head examined.
Mr. Andrews That's an evasion.
She picked herself a perfect running mate: King Westley! The pill of the century! What she needs is a guy that'd take a sock at her once a day - whether it is coming to her or not. If you had half the brains you're supposed to have, you'd have done it yourself long ago.
Mr. Andrews Do you love her?
A normal human being couldn't live under the same roof with her without going nutty. She's my idea of nothing!
Mr. Andrews I asked you a simple question! Do you love her?
[As he departs and slams the office door]
Yes! But don't hold that against me. I'm a little screwy myself.
[in a telegram]
What's holding up the annulment, you slowpoke? The walls of Jericho are a-toppling.
Mr. Andrews Send them a telegram right away. Just say, 'Let 'em topple.'