J. Edgar (2011)

Naomi Watts: Helen Gandy

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• [J. Edgar Hoover and Helen Gandy are on a date in the public library] 

  J. Edgar Hoover : Well, would you like to stay here, or go somewhere else?

  Helen Gandy : It's up to you.

  Helen Gandy : [Edgar chuckles and makes an attempt to kiss Helen]  Mr. Hoover. I'm not sure where you think this is headed.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Right, of course. Miss Gandy.

  [Edgar holds out his hand to hers and gets on one knee] 

  J. Edgar Hoover : I know we've only known each other a brief time, but you would make the finest of companions. Your strength, and your character, and your education.

  Helen Gandy : Are you poking fun at me?

  J. Edgar Hoover : No. No, no, no. No, no, of course not.

  Helen Gandy : Then please, Mr. Hoover, stand up.

  J. Edgar Hoover : I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't share this with any of the other women at the typing pool.

  Helen Gandy : No, of course not.

  J. Edgar Hoover : All right. May I ask what - what - what particular flaw you seem to find in my character?

  Helen Gandy : No. We just met.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Right, of course. But I believe that I am a fast and accurate judge of character. We've gone out three times, but I don't need more. Most people do, but I don't. I see people right off for what they are. And please, call me Edgar. It's what my mother uses.

  Helen Gandy : Edgar?

  J. Edgar Hoover : Yes?

  Helen Gandy : Can you keep a secret?

  J. Edgar Hoover : Yes. Of course. You have my word.

  Helen Gandy : I'm not interested in getting married. My work comes first.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Hmm. Then perhaps you would consider a position as my personal secretary.

  Helen Gandy : [chuckles and nods]  Yes.

  J. Edgar Hoover : [Edgar smiles]  Shall we.

• Helen Gandy : The Bureau is stronger than just you and me now. Your child is sure and keeps the country safe.

• [J. Edgar Hoover approaches secretary Helen Gandy for the first time in the hall] 

  Head Secretary : Good morning, John.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Good morning.

  Head Secretary : Mr. Palmer has asked that you attend the emergency meeting today.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Miss Gladwell, please remember... It's Mr. Hoover.

  Head Secretary : Two o'clock. Don't be too early this time. It's as rude as being tardy.

  J. Edgar Hoover : And who is this lovely addition to the secretarial pool.

  Head Secretary : Helen, introduce yourself.

  Helen Gandy : Pleased to meet you Mr. Hoover. I'm Helen Gandy.

  J. Edgar Hoover : Pleased to meet you Miss Gandy. Welcome to the department of justice. You can notify Mr. Palmer that I will attend.

  Helen Gandy : Of course.

  [the two walk separate ways with a smile on their face]