The Cruel Sea1953

Lockhart:
[at the mess table] Getting rattled, John?

Morell:
Well, whatever we do, these damn U-boats seem to get through the screen every time. We lost almost half our convoy and an escort and are almost two days from Gibralter.

[he gags with disgust;]

Morell:
It's an odd thing to think if nothing else happens, this is probably the worst convoy in the history of sea warfare.

Lockhart:
[trying to be comforting] Something to tell your grandchildren.

Morell:
Yes, indeed, in fact, if you can guarantee I will have grandchildren, I shall recover my spirits immediately.

Baker:
But how can he guarantee you'll have grandchildren?

Morell:
[angrily] Well, if they're as stupid as you are, I hope I don't have any!

Baker:
[taken aback at the outburst] Oh, I say...

Baker:
[he eats without further response]