"When she tries to stop David""s hasty retreat from her and argue that her mistake wasn""t intentional, she grabs one of his ails and rips the back seam of his tuxedo: "If you""d only wait while I explain.It seems like yesterday to me.Walter: Maybe it was yesterday, Hildy.Been seeing me in your dreams?Hildy: Oh, no, Mama doesn""t dream about you anymore, Walter.You wouldn""t know the old girl now.Although she has had many changes in her life, Walter believes he still knows her.In fact, the rhythmic tone of their alk, their reactions, and their speedy use of words are almost identical.Clyde Lockert (David Niven) introduces himself to Sam.Over dry martinis at a table, Lockert flirtatiously offers compliments o Sam""s "lovely" and attractive wife, although Sam is strangely unaware and dismissive of the amorous attention.At the Black Pussy Cat, he orders a "depth bomb" drink and water for his familiar routine.For the second drink, he asks for fresh water for finger washing, and explains: "Never like to bathe in the same water twice.