A scene from To Catch a Thief 1955
Danielle

Don't you think it's foolish to remain here without knowing what will happen to you? But if you were in South America with me, you will know exactly what will happen.

Robie

You make it sound dangerous either way.

Danielle

It would be so much nicer to be killed by love, no?

Robie

Ah, pardon me while I get the water out of my ear.

Danielle

John, you know what sort of men they are at Bretani's. Another robbery and they will do something to you.

Robie

Well, I'd better get back.

Danielle

[about Francie]

But what has she got more than me - except money, and you are getting plenty of that.

Robie

Danielle, you are just a girl. She is a woman.

Danielle

Why do you want to buy an old car if you can get a new one cheaper? It will run better and last longer.

Robie

Well, it looks as if my old car just drove off.

Francie

No, it hasn't, it's just turned amphibious. I thought I'd come out and see what the big attraction was.

Robie

Yes.

Francie

And possibly even rate an introduction.

Robie

[to Danielle]

Oh, uh, you didn't tell me your name.

Danielle

Danielle Foussard.

Robie

Miss Foussard - Miss Stevens.

Francie

How do you do, Miss Foussard. Mr. Burns has told me so little about you.

Robie

Well, we only met a couple of minutes ago.

Danielle

That's right, only a few minutes ago.

Francie

Only a few minutes ago? And you talk like old friends. Ah well, that's warm, friendly France for you.

Robie

[to Frances]

I was asking about renting some water-skis. Would you like me to teach you how to water ski?

Francie

Thank you, but I was women's champion at Sarasota, Florida last season.

Robie

Well, it was just an idea.

Francie

Are you sure you were talking about water-skis? From where I sat, it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.

Robie

Say something nice to her, Danielle.

Danielle

She looks a lot older, up close.

Robie

Ohhh -

Francie

To a mere child, anything over twenty might seem old.

Danielle

A child? Shall we stand in shallower water and discuss that?

Francie

Enjoying yourself, Mr. Burns?

Robie

Oh yes, it's very nice out here, with the sun and all.

Francie

Well, it's too much for me. I'll see you at the hotel.

Robie

[laughing nervously]

I'll go with you.

Danielle

But Mr. Burns, you didn't finish telling me why French women are more seductive than American women?

Robie

I know what I'd like to tell you!

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