A scene from True Grit 2010
Rooster Cogburn

The jakes is occupied.

Mattie Ross

I know it is occupied, Mr. Cogburn. As I said, I have business with you.

Rooster Cogburn

I have prior business.

Mattie Ross

You have been at it for quite some time, Mr. Cogburn.

Rooster Cogburn

There is no clock on my business! To hell with you! How did you stalk me here?

Mattie Ross

The sheriff told me to look in the saloon. In the saloon they referred me here. We must talk.

Rooster Cogburn

Women ain't allowed in the saloon!

Mattie Ross

I was not there as a customer. I am fourteen years old.

Rooster Cogburn

[long pause]

The jakes is occupied, and will be for some time.

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