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- So, what kept you?
- Well, I just wanted to give her enough rope to hang herself.
- You nearly gave her enough to include me.

8 seconds sound clip from the Rocky Fortune - The Shipboard Jewel Robbery (Ep. 3) classic radio drama series episode.

You can hear this line at 00:21:13 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Too young to have to die... in the electric chair.

- All right. Five!

- Hold it! Grab her! Quiet down, miss.

- You okay, Fortune?

- Okay, Skipper. Except for a slight heart attack.

- You heard what she said?

- I was listening through the porthole.

- So, what kept you?

- Well, I just wanted to give her enough rope to hang herself.

- You nearly gave her enough to include me.

- Oh, sorry. You know, I must apologize, Fortune.

- Until you showed me how the jewels had been hidden in your cast, I really didn't believe a word you said.

- Ah, forget it. I got a dishonest face.

- Well, naturally, if there's anything I can do to make up for it now...

- Just one thing, Skipper. About my job. You remember how you threatened to fire me?

- Yes.

- Well, fire one ready, because if you don't, I quit.

[...]

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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