- Frank Broughton: [fussing over the blood dripping on his carpet] You've better go into the scullery, we've had linoleum put down you won't make any mess in there. Here, take a chair with you and make yourself comfortable.
- Janet Broughton: Don't know why I'm telling you this... . not that we know each other.
- Budgie Bird: Ships that pass in the night. You'll never see me again and I won't ever see you. Come on girl, spill the beans and get it off your chest.
- Janet Broughton: [pause] Will you pass me a cigarette ?
- Janet Broughton: You're just like my dad, his motto is... .. Never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles you.
- Hazel Fletcher: [Hazel in the kitchen hearing the front door slamming closed] Is that you Budge ?
- Budgie Bird: Who do you think it is, the Boston Strangler ?
- Hazel Fletcher: Well come in Mr Strangler. Want a cup of tea ?
- [last lines]
- Hazel Fletcher: [looking at Budgie with his arm in a sling] Have you been in an accident ? nothing serious ?
- Hazel Fletcher: Did anyone get hurt ? You got the match alright ? How was the match - who won ?
- Budgie Bird: Who do you think won ? Charlie Endell, that's who won !
- Janet Broughton: [to her father] Well, the telephone won't come to you, it's two doors down.
- Edith Broughton: He's go to the think about it, weigh things up.
- Janet Broughton: Are you afraid they might come back ?
- Frank Broughton: I'm afraid for you, and her. I'm 51 years old and I don't want to get involved anymore.
- Budgie Bird: [raised voices] You're all wind and water. You're not going to do anything.
- Frank Broughton: Have your tea first.
- Budgie Bird: Your all wind and water.
- Budgie Bird: He's all wind and water Chas, his motto is Never trouble 'til trouble troubles you.
- Charlie Endell: You're a guest in Mr Broughton's house, apologise now.