- Monty Beragon: I get it. You want the "I love you." scene.
- Mildred Pierce: I want you to go.
- Monty Beragon: Oh, we're talking about words. I'm not a poet. I... I say something my own way and wham, you go moral on me. It's a pure question of communication, and...
- Mildred Pierce: That's a lie!
- Monty Beragon: If you don't...
- Mildred Pierce: All I've ever been to you is a piece of tail. You're ashamed of me! It's no surprise. I've known it all along! Why don't you just admit it, Monty? You look down on me because I work!