Lois Maxwell: Nancy Williams

Quotes 

• Billy Williams : I just can't help it, Mom. I don't like that Mr. Philip Stevenson Hurst.

  Nancy Williams : So try a little harder. He's come a long way for his first muskie and you make sure that he gets a big one.

  Billy Williams : Oh, I'll take him to the places. But I'm cheering for the fish.

  Nancy Williams : Young man, you be on your best behaviour!

  [Philip Hurst on the dock coaching his son] 

  Nancy Williams : Oh, and keep him away from bees.

  Billy Williams : Bees?

  Nancy Williams : Yeah, he's allergic to them. A few bee stings are worse than a rattler bite.

  Billy Williams : Okay, Mom. I'll keep it in mind.

• Philip Hurst : Kids these days, they don't seem to care. They don't want to put out the effort. And if you want to be the best, you've got to work at it. I guess I shouldn't bother you with this.

  Nancy Williams : Oh that's all right, Mr. Hurst. I'm a good listener.

  Philip Hurst : Then perhaps you can tell me: what's wrong with wanting to be the best?