Ms Kathleen's Movie Review

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After a series of comic encounters with a hotel clerk Benjamin and Mrs. Robinson meet up in the posh hotel suite. Ineptly and clumsily Benjamin tries getting things started. Sensing his frustration at his lack of experience and also by her calm, cool and collected attitude, Mrs. Robinson makes a suggestion.

Mrs. Robinson: Benjamin, would this be easier for you in the dark?

Ben: Mrs. Robinson. I can't do this.

Mrs. Robinson: You what?

Ben: This is all terribly wrong.

Mrs. Robinson: Do you find me undesirable?

Ben: Oh, no, Mrs. Robinson. I think, I think you're the most attractive of all my parents' friends. I mean that. I find you desirable, but I, for God's sake, can you imagine my parents? Can you imagine what they would say if they just saw us in this room here right now?

Mrs. Robinson: What would they say?

Ben: I have no idea Mrs. Robinson, but for God's sake, they brought me up, they made a good life for me and I think they deserve better than this. I think they deserve a little better than jumping into bed with the partner's wife.

Mrs. Robinson: Are you afraid of me?

Ben: Oh, no. You're missing the point. Look. Maybe we could do something else together. Mrs. Robinson, would you like to go to a movie?

Mrs. Robinson: (After a long pause) can I ask you a personal question?

Ben: Ask me anything you want?

Mrs. Robinson: Is this your first time?

Ben: Is this what?

Mrs. Robinson: It is, isn't it? It is your first time.