Where the Sidewalk Ends1950

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
You know, I like places like this that specialize in good food instead of headwaiters.

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
It's the worst food in town, but don't worry. They usually serve a stomach pump with the dessert.

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
Who invited you to come to my restaurant, Mr. Detective? Not me!

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
Martha's the head of a ring of burglars. My presence makes her nervous.

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
Yeah, last night we got a whole basketful of diamonds. You wanna see?

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
Bring us two of your dangerous dinners, Martha.

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
You know how much I've been offered to poison this man?

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
Ten dollars.

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
That's right. I'm holding out for fifteen. Two dinners. Do you want wine?

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
Bring a small bottle.

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
Huh! Same old cheapskate!

Morgan Taylor:
[after Martha leaves] She adores you, doesn't she?

Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe:
She ought to. I sent her husband up.

Morgan Taylor:
Was he really a burglar?

Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon:
Wife beater.