The Deputy (TV Series)
Cherchez La Femme (1961)
Allen Case: Clay McCord
Quotes
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Clay McCord : You had no call flyin' off the handle, Mr. Harper.
Noah Harper : The idea of his livin' a minute more than my son is more than I could bear.
Clay McCord : How long he lives is up to the judge.
Noah Harper : Judge Nielson is coming here next week to handle the trial. I saw to that.
Clay McCord : You saw to that? What do you mean?
Noah Harper : I asked for the judge with the most hangings to his credit.
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Clay McCord : Sergeant Tasker says it was an accident. Judge Nielsen might believe him.
Noah Harper : He won't.
Clay McCord : The courtroom ain't part of your cattle ranch, Mr. Harper.
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Marshal Simon Fry : Well, I better catch me a couple of winks, then keep on goin' until I get to Tucson.
Clay McCord : You goin' on to Tucson?
Marshal Simon Fry : If you ain't found out how much weight that Noah Harper can swing in this area, you're about to.
Clay McCord : I guess I am.
Marshal Simon Fry : We'll have to switch jurisdiction to the Army or find any other judge than Nielsen and Tucson's my only bet.
Clay McCord : Think you got a chance?
Marshal Simon Fry : Can't count on it. You better find that girl so Noah Harper and all his friends can have a look at her.
Clay McCord : So far, I can't even prove she exists.
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Clay McCord : I'm disappointed in you, Ellen. I figured you to be smarter than to lie to the law.
Ellen : Whoever's been telling you about me...
Clay McCord : The only one's who been telling me is you. You see, I searched your room this afternoon.
Ellen : You've got your nerve!
Clay McCord : Lot's of nerve, but no more patience!
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Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : Clay, findin' a girl is duck soup for Hapgood Tasker.
Clay McCord : This is one time I sure hope you ain't just boastin'.
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Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : Wait'll I get my hands on her; ridin' off, leavin' me holdin' the bag.
Clay McCord : Now simmer down, Sarge. We gotta handle her gentle.
Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : What for after what she did?
Clay McCord : An old military man like you oughta know that you can win a battle and lose the war.
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Clay McCord : How about her?
Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : Could be.
Clay McCord : Fits Ellen's description all right. Well, you hang around, Sarge. Don't come too close.
Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : Aw, relax, Clay. I'm disguised, ain't I?
Clay McCord : Yeah... but there are times when I like to work alone.
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Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : If we don't find her, how are you goin' to explain me when you get back to Silver City?
Clay McCord : I'm worried about your life, not my job.
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Noah Harper : Bringin' that girl blackened my son's character. Ain't that right?
Clay McCord : To tell the truth, that's all.
Noah Harper : Brett was a fine boy. He'd never go near her sort.
Clay McCord : You've been blind a long time, Mr. Harper. Once your eyes are opened you ain't gonna like what you see.