Helen Gandy Quotes in J. Edgar (2011)

Helen Gandy: The Bureau is stronger than just you and me now. Your child is sure and keeps the country safe.

[J. Edgar Hoover approaches secretary Helen Gandy for the first time in the hall]

Head Secretary: Good morning, John.

J. Edgar Hoover: Good morning.

Head Secretary: Mr. Palmer has asked that you attend the emergency meeting today.

J. Edgar Hoover: Miss Gladwell, please remember... It's Mr. Hoover.

Head Secretary: Two o'clock. Don't be too early this time. It's as rude as being tardy.

J. Edgar Hoover: And who is this lovely addition to the secretarial pool.

Head Secretary: Helen, introduce yourself.

Helen Gandy: Pleased to meet you Mr. Hoover. I'm Helen Gandy.

J. Edgar Hoover: Pleased to meet you Miss Gandy. Welcome to the department of justice. You can notify Mr. Palmer that I will attend.

Helen Gandy: Of course.

[the two walk separate ways with a smile on their face]

[J. Edgar Hoover and Helen Gandy are on a date in the public library]

J. Edgar Hoover: Well, would you like to stay here, or go somewhere else?

Helen Gandy: It's up to you.

Helen Gandy: [Edgar chuckles and makes an attempt to kiss Helen] Mr. Hoover. I'm not sure where you think this is headed.

J. Edgar Hoover: Right, of course. Miss Gandy.

[Edgar holds out his hand to hers and gets on one knee]

J. Edgar Hoover: I know we've only known each other a brief time, but you would make the finest of companions. Your strength, and your character, and your education.

Helen Gandy: Are you poking fun at me?

J. Edgar Hoover: No. No, no, no. No, no, of course not.

Helen Gandy: Then please, Mr. Hoover, stand up.

J. Edgar Hoover: I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't share this with any of the other women at the typing pool.

Helen Gandy: No, of course not.

J. Edgar Hoover: All right. May I ask what - what - what particular flaw you seem to find in my character?

Helen Gandy: No. We just met.

J. Edgar Hoover: Right, of course. But I believe that I am a fast and accurate judge of character. We've gone out three times, but I don't need more. Most people do, but I don't. I see people right off for what they are. And please, call me Edgar. It's what my mother uses.

Helen Gandy: Edgar?

J. Edgar Hoover: Yes?

Helen Gandy: Can you keep a secret?

J. Edgar Hoover: Yes. Of course. You have my word.

Helen Gandy: I'm not interested in getting married. My work comes first.

J. Edgar Hoover: Hmm. Then perhaps you would consider a position as my personal secretary.

Helen Gandy: [chuckles and nods] Yes.

J. Edgar Hoover: [Edgar smiles] Shall we.