[Charles and Hawkeye are trying to secure the Justice Department's assistance through a disinterested Roger Prescott; Hawkeye is getting more irritated as Mr. Prescott keeps leaving the room]
If he tries to leave the room one more time, he's gonna be a diplomatic corpse.
Now, you see, Pierce? This is precisely the reason that I am needed here. Your pugnacious attitude will accomplish nothing.
Ooh, but it'll make me feel so good!
You're clearly out of your element here. This is a time for civility and graciousness; there is no room for rancor.
How about just one bolo punch?
Look. If you wish to accomplish our objective, you will leave this to me. I'm well-versed in the verbal art of thrust and parry, give and take.
Kick and gouge.
Sit there, keep your mouth shut. I will orchestrate these proceedings to a successful-
[Prescott returns to his office]
Well, so much for that.
[sarcastic] Delightful for you to drop in on us again.
Can you imagine, those cretins were actually going to seat the deputy chargé d'affaires next to a sumo wrestler!
[more sarcastic] Oh! How gauche!
[glancing at Hawkeye] Yes, these are trying times.
Yes, they certainly are.
They take one's attention away from the important issues at hand. For example, the disposition of the unfortunate child we were discussing.
Yes, the child.
The one we want to send to the States. That child.
Yes. Well, the answer's no.
No? Just like that? No?
Pierce. Mr. Prescott, surely you will agree that this is a decision that should not be made in haste; there must be some discussion.
Actually, none whatsoever.
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