- Horatio Baldwin: My dear Mrs. Fletcher, how good of you to come.
- Jessica Fletcher: How could I refuse? I had two loaded children pointed at my head.
- Horatio Baldwin: I'm not used to being refused.
- Jessica Fletcher: Well, they do say a new experience broadens the mind.
- [first lines]
- Michael Gardner: [answering phone] Yes, Horatio? Sir, I'm prepared to invoke flattery, cajolery, even bribery.
- [pause]
- Michael Gardner: Horatio, you have my word on it. I will bring Mrs. Fletcher back with me one way or the other.
- [last lines]
- Jessica Fletcher: Give the kids another hug and a kiss for me.
- Police Det. Lt. Bert Donovan: I will.
- Jessica Fletcher: See you next year.
- Police Det. Lt. Bert Donovan: Okay.
- Jessica Fletcher: Bye.