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Rosie? Now, there ain't no use of both of us doing' it. As you can plainly see, it's a one man job.

11 seconds sound clip from the The African Queen (1952) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:44:33 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- And you're sure they'll come back with the Louisa?

- Well, lemme see... figuring' both her speed and the size of this lake, my guess is she'll be back here tomorrow afternoon.

- And when she comes, we'll be ready.

- Tomorrow afternoon.

- Let's make the Queen as clean as we can. Let's scrub her decks and polish her brass.

- She ought to look her best, huh? Representing', as she does, the Royal Navy!

- I think I even got a flag around somewhere. Why, we'll sail out of these reeds proud as a dreadnought.

- Rosie? Now, there ain't no use of both of us doing' it. As you can plainly see, it's a one man job.

- Oh, you couldn't be more right, Charlie, dear.

- Now, Rosie, I'm glad you agree. When the time comes, I'll put you off here on the east shore. You'll wait for me while I attend to the Louisa.

- Oh, certainly not. You're the one to put ashore. This whole thing was my idea, wasn't it? I'm the logical one to carry it out.

- Rosie, I'm surprised at you. You're a very sensible woman, as a rule.

- Why, with two torpedoes hangin' off our bow, she'll steer entirely different, let alone being' half swamped.

[...]

The African Queen (1952) Sound Clip

The African Queen (1952)Quotes with sound clips from The African Queen - Lux Radio Theatre play originally broadcast on 15 December 1952.

Actors: Greer Garson (Rose), Humphrey Bogart (Charlie Allnut)

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