Jem Trehearne Quotes in Jamaica Inn (1939)

Jem Trehearne: Trust me to land myself with a woman. 'Course, you did save my life.

Mary Yellen: I hope you make better use of it in the future.

Jem Trehearne: That's a tall order for a desperate character like me.

Mary Yellen: No doubt.

Jem Trehearne: Smuggler and a cutthroat; that gives it.

Mary Yellen: Very likely.

Jem Trehearne: Do you think there's any hope for me? Tell me, what all am I to do?

Mary Yellen: Anything you please.

Jem Trehearne: Well, I used to be a sailor. I can go back to sea.

Mary Yellen: I'm not in the least interested.

Jem Trehearne: You must be. Don't forget you're responsible for me.

Mary Yellen: I am not.

Jem Trehearne: Oh, yes. If weren't for you I shouldn't be here at all. You can't deny that. When we're safe in Trulo I'll place myself entirely in your hands.

Mary Yellen: Oh, please be quiet.

Jem Trehearne: That's women for you - save your life one minute, frightened of you the next. I guess I'm not a very pretty sight at the moment, but I don't bite, you know.

Jem Trehearne: Take off that dress.

Mary Yellen: What?

Jem Trehearne: That dress you're wearing. Quick!

Mary Yellen: But, I can't do that.

Jem Trehearne: Take it off!

Mary Yellen: I-I can't.

Jem Trehearne: All right, then I will.

Mary Yellen: No you won't! I'll do it.

Jem Trehearne: That's funny! Its the first time I've seen a woman swimming!

Jem Trehearne: That's the spirit! You're doing fine.