Other Men's Women1931

[behind the lunch counter at the railroad yard, gum-chewing waitress Marie hears a train whistle - her cue to get ready to meet her boyfriend, Bill]

Marie:
[taking off her apron] Anything else you guys want?

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
Yeah, gimme a big slice a' you on toast, and some French-fried potatoes on the side.

Marie:
[taking out her compact and powdering her face] Listen, baby, I'm A.P.O.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
[to the other railroad worker] What does she mean, A.P.O.?

Marie:
Ain't Puttin' Out! Besides, I'm Bill White's girl, and I'm a one-man woman.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
That's a hot one, Marie.

Marie:
Whattaya mean "that's a hot one"?

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
Didn't I see you down ta Fishbeck's Dance Hall with Elmer Brown?

Marie:
Oh yeah. Elmer's a kind of a cousin of mine.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
Oh! Some cousins are sure affectionate.

Marie:
Nevertheless, he's my distant cousin.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
That's her story, and she's gonna stick to it.

Marie:
It's the story Bill's gonna hear unless you guys do some broadcasting of your own.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
Well, don't worry. Not me. I ain't gonna get in no trouble.

Marie:
[walking toward the door] Then stop shootin' off your big mouth.

Railroad worker at Lunch Counter:
Hey Marie. Wouldja gimme a flock a' donuts with small holes?

Marie:
[at the door, hand on hip] If there're any small holes around here, I'll eat 'em myself. [the men laugh as she leaves the diner]