Why Be Good? (1929)

Bodil Rosing: Ma Kelly

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• Pert Kelly : What is it, Mom?

  Ma Kelly : Pert, don't mind what Pop says--I know that you're a good girl.

  Pert Kelly : Sure, I'm good, Mom--but I have an awful time hiding it. I'd be disgraced if it were ever found out!

• Pert Kelly : Mom, why did you ask that? Do you no longer trust me?

  Ma Kelly : Wonder if a rich fellow like that might have the right idea about--a working Girl...