Captain January (1936)

Jane Darwell: Eliza Croft

Quotes 

• Helen : Good morning, Mrs. Croft.

  The Widow Mrs. Eliza Croft : Good morning, Star. Is Captain January with you today?

  Helen : No, ma'am.

  The Widow Mrs. Eliza Croft : Well, do tell the dear captain that I asked after him. Don't forget, now.

  Helen : I will. I mean, I won't.

• The Widow Mrs. Eliza Croft : The poor dear needs a mother's care. Nothing can take the place of a mother, except another mother.

• The Widow Mrs. Eliza Croft : Wouldn't you like me to live here, so I could cut'em all down to fit'cha?

  Helen : No, I'd rather grow up to fit the dresses.

  The Widow Mrs. Eliza Croft : Oh! You mean you wouldn't like me to live here?

  Helen : Well, I like you, but you see, I'm the lady of the house, and we couldn't have two ladies of the house.