- John Kenyon: There's no writin' on here. This ain't a will.
- Josiah Doziah Gray: Yes, it is, son. It's the will of God.
- Jed Isbell: I think we'll get along without any help from the Lord.
- Josiah Doziah Gray: Well, folks can get along with out eyes too, but they can't see.
- Josiah Doziah Gray: When you coming to church Jed?
- Jed Isbell: Just as soon as you get God to plow that bottom land for me!
- Sarah Isbell: Shame!
- Josiah Doziah Gray: I'll see what I can do.
- Josiah Doziah Gray: Perry puts me in mind of a colonel I had once. He never learned to protect his rear.