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Get them up and I'll pick them up on the way out. The specials for Mr. Abenaki come out of this barrel.

6 seconds sound clip from the Rocky Fortune - Oyster Shucker (Ep. 1) classic radio drama series episode.

You can hear this line at 00:06:31 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- One after another, and every little darling loaded. And I'm trembling as I hit number 10, 11, and 12.

- Twelve great big fat pearls in my hot little hand, and all mine.

- Just to make sure I stash them away in my pocket quick as Ferdinand the waiter comes in the door.

- A dozen special oysters for Mr. Abenaki.

- Buddy boy, I never could see nothing special about no oysters. It's like eating a clammy handshake.

- Get them up and I'll pick them up on the way out. The specials for Mr. Abenaki come out of this barrel.

- And don't shuck them. He likes them open at the table. He says it improves the flavor.

- Yes, sir, Sergeant.

- Unfortunately, Barney has forgotten to tell me this, and I've already separated Mr. Abenaki's special oysters from their shells.

- Now to me, the difference between a couple of oysters is something that can only interest another oyster.

- So I fill up a plate from the regular barrel. This, it turns out, is a mistake.

- Through the doors I hear Mr. Abenaki sounding off like the bullhorn on a big moor.

[...]

Rocky Fortune Sound Clip

Rocky FortuneExplore memorable Rocky Fortune quotes & audio clips! Revisit Sinatra's captivating role in this vintage radio drama from the early 50s.

Actors: Frank Sinatra (Rocky Fortune)

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