- Betty Bronson, Star Detective: Let me handle the case, Chief. I'll wager a year's pay I can smoke out that hornet's nest.
- Pete's Pap: We'll git her up t' th' house fer th' quiltin' bee.
- Pete's Pap: She's a revenooer an' I'm fer shootin' her.
- Pete's Pap: She's nuthin' t'you - think o' yer own people!
- Pete's Pap: Tie'er to a log and let the river take keer uv her.
- Big Slim's Ma: You pity that flower - now think of the girl.