- Mildred Pierce: I can't do it, Lucy! I just can't!
- Lucy Gessler: Do what?
- Mildred Pierce: Wear a uniform. Take their tips. Face those awful people. They call me names! One of them... One of them grabbed me... Put his hand clear up... Clear up...
- Lucy Gessler: What do they pay you?
- Mildred Pierce: 25 cents an hour.
- Lucy Gessler: And tips extra?
- Mildred Pierce: [nods with her head]
- Lucy Gessler: Baby, you're nuts.