Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
Essie Davis: Catharina
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Quotes
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Griet : [enters the room, where Maria Thins and Catharina sit quietly by the fireplace, and curtsies]
Catharina : Yes?
Griet : Madam, shall I wash the windows?
Catharina : [Scoffs] You don't need to ask me about such matters.
Griet : It's just...it may change the light.
[both Catharina and Maria Thins stare at Griet questioningly]
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Catharina : Is it true she wore my pearls? How could you? How could you?
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Catharina : So, no more hiding now. Here I am. I want to see this painting.
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Catharina : She's dishonest, always sneaking around, shirking her work!
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Catharina : Will no one speak the truth to me in my own house.
Maria Thins : By all the saints, if you would stop screaming for a moment, I can explain.
Catharina : Of all lies! I don't want to hear anymore of your lies, mother.
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Catharina : She can't read! You know that?