Ripley looks down at the postcard.

DICKIE
I know. I write like a child.

RIPLEY
Pretty vile. See this: The S and the T,
do you see? - fine, vulnerable - that's
pain, that's secret pain.

DICKIE
It must be a deep secret, cause I don't
know about it.

RIPLEY
Your handwriting - nothing more naked.
See - nothing's quite touching the line -
that's vanity.

DICKIE
(flattered)
Well we certainly know that's true.

The talented Mr. Ripley, Anthony Minguella, 1999.