Beldon, Hong Kong Banker Quotes in His Majesty O'Keefe (1954)

Capt. David O'Keefe: [applying for a loan at the South China Bank in Hong Kong] I want to buy the "Malayan Queen." She's up for sale at 30,000 Pounds.

Beldon, Hong Kong Banker: Let me understand you: you want the South China Bank to advance you 30,000 Pounds, for the purpose of buying the "Malayan Queen"?

Capt. David O'Keefe: That's right.

Beldon, Hong Kong Banker: Against what security?

Capt. David O'Keefe: [holds up some gold coins] These. Plus my reputation.

Beldon, Hong Kong Banker: But Captain, things aren't done this way. It simply isn't banking.

Capt. David O'Keefe: Why not?

Beldon, Hong Kong Banker: I could never explain it to my stockholders. It would cost me my job.

Capt. David O'Keefe: Beldon, I'll tell you what you do: you *keep* your job.

[gets up and walks out]