The Snake Pit1948

Mrs. Greer:
Good afternoon, my dear. I don't think I've had the pleasure of seeing you here before.

Virginia Stuart Cunningham:
I'm Virginia Cunningham. I came from Five.

Mrs. Greer:
Nobody comes to One from Five. Even I had to spend a few days in Two before coming here. And I, my dear, have money.

Virginia Stuart Cunningham:
That must be convenient.

Mrs. Greer:
My husband, Mr. Greer, is very wealthy. I have more jewels than I can possibly wear. You, of course, are a charity patient?

Virginia Stuart Cunningham:
Oh, no. It so happens that my husband, Mr. Cunningham, is very wealthy. My diamonds simply weigh me down.

Mrs. Greer:
I have the Hope Diamond!

Virginia Stuart Cunningham:
I have the Hopeless Emerald! It carries the Cunningham curse. You've probably read about it.

Mrs. Greer:
Mr. Greer...

Virginia Stuart Cunningham:
Your husband?

Mrs. Greer:
Mr. Greer, my husband, considered buying it, but it has a flaw. You see, you can't put an imperfect stone on the most beautiful hands in the world.