Ripper Quotes

Molly Keller: For a time there I wasn't thinking clearly. I was confused. In limbo. I mean, this is 1888, right? I knew I was Jack. Cunning Jack. Quiet Jack. Jack's my name. Jack whose sword never sleeps. Not the good shepherd. Not the prince of peace. I'm right Jack. Spring out Jack. Saucy Jack. Jack from Hell. Trade name: Jack the Ripper.

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Sir Charles Warren: [Gathering his ceremonial hat and sword] Lord Mayor of London's parade today; annual farce.
Abberline: Well, the people enjoy it, sir. It's a public holiday.
Sir Charles Warren: They wouldn't enjoy it if they had to march through the streets dressed like a turkey.

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[Sgt Godley wakes up a hungover Chief Inspector Abberline]
Godley: Chief Superintendent Arnold wants to see you.
Abberline: Arnold? Does he know where I am?
Godley: No, but he's about the only policeman in Scotland Yard who doesn't!

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[Chief Superintendent Arnold is complaining to Abberline about the press reports]
Abberline: I'm not responsible for the papers!
Arnold: No, you're responsible to me! And I want this case closed, Inspector!
Abberline: Yes, and why is that, Chief Superintendent? Mary Nicholls was a shilling whore. She wasn't killed for money, she didn't have any, her neighbours don't remember any enemies, and according to the doctor, she wasn't even sexually assaulted, yet somebody tore her to pieces in the streets!
Arnold: So find him.
Abberline: Do you want the killer, or will anybody do?

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