Daily Dialogue — March 25, 2010

Grandpa: [voiceover] Nothing gave Buttercup as much pleasure as ordering Westley around.
Buttercup: Farm boy, polish my horse’s saddle. I want to see my face shining in it by morning.
Westley: As you wish.
Grandpa: [voiceover] “As you wish” was all he ever said to her.
Buttercup: Farm boy, fill these with water — please.
Westley: As you wish.
Grandpa: [voiceover] That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying “As you wish”, what he meant was, “I love you.” And even more amazing was the day she realized she truly loved him back. 
Buttercup: Farm boy… fetch me that pitcher.
[It’s right over her head, so he has to stand next to her]
Westley: As you wish.

 — Grandpa (Peter Falk), Buttercup (Robin Wright), and Westley (Cary Elwes), The Princess Bride (1987), screenplay by William Goldman, based on his novel

This week’s Daily Dialogue theme is saying “I love you” without saying “I love you”. The Princess Bride was suggested by Darren.