“When we get home, I'll explain that we had a lover's quarrel... That...” – Mark Rutland, Marnie ... Movie Quotes Database

When we get home, I'll explain that we had a lover's quarrel... That you ran away... That I went after you and brought you back. That'll please Dad. He admires action. Then I'll explain that we' re gonna be married before the week is out... That I can't bear to have you out of my sight. He also admires wholesome animal lust.

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Mr. Rutland The best thing for the inside of a man or a woman is the outside of a horse. Mark Rutland I think I'll go on calling you Marnie: pet name. Doesn't really matter; you can call yourself "Minnie Q. Mouse" on a marriage license. Marnie Edgar You know who I am: I'm "Minnie Q. Thief"! Marnie Edgar You don't love me. I'm just something you've caught! You think I'm some sort of animal you've trapped! Mark Rutland That's right - you are. And I've caught something really wild this time, haven't I? I've tracked you and caught you and by God I'm going to keep you.