Hail the Conquering Hero - The Unpredictability of Political Choices
Political Boss: [telling the mayor that Woodrow will be a write-in candidate]
You can take it from me. This is a free country. They can vote for anybody they like.
Mayor Everett D. Noble:
But that's disgraceful!
Political Boss:
I know it, but that's how it is - and the way it is, it don't look so good.
Mayor Everett D. Noble:
You mean he actually has a chance?
Political Boss:
A chance? Did you ever see a snowslide?
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Hail the Conquering Hero - Misunderstanding in Military Terminology
Mayor Everett D. Noble:
This problem is not local, it's national. In a few years, if the war goes on - heaven forbid - you won't be able to swing a cat without knocking down a couple of heroes. Now... are we going to be governed by young men - very young men - however well-meaning or patriotic they may be - whose principal talent consists of hopping in and out of wolfholes...
Political Boss:
Foxholes.
Mayor Everett D. Noble:
Huh?
Political Boss:
They're called foxholes.
Mayor Everett D. Noble:
...talent consists of hopping in and out of foxholes and killing hundreds of enemies with one swoop of the sword. Or... are we going to be governed by respectable civic leaders of mature age who do not seek the appointment, but accept it as a civic duty. I refer to men like... uh, well... myself.
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek - Determined to Pursue Legal Action Anytime
Mr. Johnson:
I practice the law. I'm not only willing, but anxious, to sue anyone, anytime, for anything.
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek - Seeking a Medium, Not a Lawyer
Mr. Johnson:
I don't deal with spooks. She doesn't need a lawyer, she needs a Medium.
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek - Marriage Responsibilities and Gender Roles
Mr. Johnson:
The responsibility for recording a marriage has always been up to woman. If it wasn't for her, marriage would have disappeared long since. No man is going to jeopardize his present or poison his future with a lot of little brats hollering around the house unless he's forced to. It's up to the woman to knock him down, hogtie him, and drag him in front of two witnesses immediately if not sooner. Anytime after that is too late.
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