“She splashed in the tub, a trustful, clumsy seal. And oh, the logic...” – Professor Humbert, Lolita ... Movie Quotes Database

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She splashed in the tub, a trustful, clumsy seal. And oh, the logic of passion screamed in my ear. Now is the time, but...what d'ya know, folks? I just couldn't make myself do it! The scream grew more and more remote, and I realized the melancholy fact that neither tomorrow nor Friday nor any other day or night could I make myself put her to death.

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