- Amory: There was a girl, Bill, a long time ago - married, a couple of kids. I knew her husband. She and I were great pals. She told me all her troubles. I don't see what's so blasted surprising about that - there were women around when I was a lieutenant.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: Yes, sir.
- Amory: Anyway, I was flattered. This marvelous woman had turned to me as sort of a big brother... except it didn't remain a simple friendship. I don't think it ever does.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: Sir, if you're suggesting that something has happened between Jan and me...
- Amory: I'm *suggesting* that you do exactly what I did when I found out where we were heading.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: What was that, sir?
- Amory: Run like a thief.
- [last lines]
- Cissie Van Osten: I guess you know that Jan is leaving the committee.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: Yes. Martha Amory called me about that.
- Cissie Van Osten: You and I will be working together. I'm taking Jan's place.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: I think that's fine, Cissie.
- Cissie Van Osten: I think the sooner we review the details the better. As a matter of fact, Ellie Holtman dropped me off and I don't have my car. You could drive me home and then we could talk. You could stay to dinner.
- Lt. William 'Bill' Rice: I have a new policy concerning social engagements, Cissie - no dinner with married women unless the entire regiment is present.
- Cissie Van Osten: Well, that's a nasty thing to say. Well, the least you can do if you're a gentleman, is to make sure you have a ride home.
- [Bill hands Cissie a broom]