Ulee's Gold (1997)

Traber Burns: Chance Barrow

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  Chance Barrow : So he says to me, I just soon they cut and stay off just north of Orlando. And let the bottom half go, right out into the Gulf. Say it didn't sound like such a bad idea...

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : Fair enough on the uh, Bakery Bridge, Chance. I want 92 for the Tupelo.

  Chance Barrow : Ulee!

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I could sell it myself... Fact is I've been thinking of doing just that.

  Chance Barrow : Can you expect by next Thursday?

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I can give you 39 barrels, I'll keep the rest...

  Chance Barrow : You're not workin' as many bees these days, can you deliver?

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I said 30. I'm ready.

  Chance Barrow : Well - it's gonna be a good year. At least as long as they can keep the Chinese from dumping their honey.

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : The Chinese don't have anything like our Tupelo.

  Chance Barrow : Ulee, most folks don't seem to care any more. The cheap honey floods the market.

  Ulysses Ulee Jackson : The bees and I have an understanding. I take care of them, and they take care of me. We both just have to work a little harder, that's all.