- Martha Mason: You did that deliberately.
- Dr. Edgar Mason: [chuckles] With malice aforethought.
- Martha Mason: Do you realize his family came over on the Mayflower?
- Dr. Edgar Mason: His family? I bet ten to one he made the trip himself.
- Martha Mason: There's nothing to argue about. All that matters is, Chris loves him.
- Dr. Edgar Mason: Oh, Martha, that's ridiculous. They're about as romantic-looking as a couple of oysters on the half-shell. You know why Chris is impressed--because Freddie Browning can supply all the fancy doodads you've made her believe very important.
- Martha Mason: [scoffs] I didn't expect you to understand the importance of breeding, Edgar.
- Dr. Edgar Mason: You mean money, don't you? I suppose hitting the jackpot means marrying her off to that jerk.
- Martha Mason: Jerk? What's that?
- Dr. Edgar Mason: Oh, it's just a word. It means, jerk.
- Martha Mason: It's a vulgar word!
- Dr. Edgar Mason: [Edgar and Martha are lying in bed; Edgar looks at his watch] Well, it oughta happen any minute now.
- Martha Mason: [there is a knock on the door] Blue plate's right on time.
- Dr. Edgar Mason: Come in!
- Dr. Edgar Mason, Martha Mason: [Mike enters carrying a tray and they both sing] Mornin', friend; We recommend blue plate number two; Our food is the best in the whole southwest; What can I do for you?