"Time's Arrow" Line-by-Line

PICARD: Now, Mrs. Carmichael. Right there.

 

[Riker re-reads the cue]

RIKER: Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania.

 

Carmichael: What, jealous Oberon. Fairies skip hence. I have foresworn his bed and company.

 

[Picard reacts to Mrs. Carmichael's stilted and awkward performance as if it was the greatest thing he had ever heard. He takes the book from her hand, flips it closed, and smiles broadly.]

PICARD: Well, I don't think I need to hear any more. That was truly unique.

 

Carmichael: Really?

 

PICARD: Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have found our Titania. Don't you agree?

[Everyone smiles and claps.]

 

Carmichael: Well, I did do a church play when I was a lass.

 

PICARD: Well, there you are. We start rehearsals tomorrow.
(Picard kisses her on both cheeks, and she turns into a simpering girl)

 

[Data's hotel room]

(Guinan is pacing when Data enters)

Guinan: You're back. I have wonderful news. I've found a way to get into the Presidio and into the mine shaft.

(Picard enters)

 

DATA: It is alright.

 

GUINAN: Do you know me?

 

PICARD: Very well.

 

GUINAN: Do I know you?

 

PICARD: Not yet. But you will.

 

[Infirmary street]

REPORTER: Thanks for your help, officer.

 

POLICEMAN: Now be sure you put in the part about me spotting that phony policeman.

 

REPORTER: Yes, sir.

 

CLEMENS: Hello, son.

 

REPORTER: Mister Clemens. What brings you here?

 

CLEMENS: Writer's curiosity. I heard that 2 people vanished into thin air in this infirmary.