The Oregon Trail

James Gordon Bennett:
I wish you could write as well as you dress.

Neal Harris:
Oh. Well, it all depends on the incentive, sir. Tonight, the incentive is much prettier than the people I interview.

President James Polk:
I trust you had a quiet passage from England.

Sir Richard, British Ambassador:
The Atlantic Ocean knows who rules the waves, Mr. President.

President James Polk:
I trust her Majesty is in good health?

Sir Richard, British Ambassador:
At 27, is anyone ever in bad health?

President James Polk:
At 27, all problems have solutions.

Sir Richard, British Ambassador:
In that case, Mr. President, perhaps a young queen and a young nation can come to terms.

George Seton:
Haven't you ever rode a horse before?

Neal Harris:
Oh yes, yes. It was quite a while ago, though. I remember that the horse had rockers on it.

Neal Harris:
Mr. Wayne, I was looking at Mr. Ellis' gun. I noticed it has "B Company" stamped on it. That would mean its government property - or am I mistaken?

Capt. George Wayne:
Your mistake could be in asking.

Neal Harris:
Questions seem to bother you a lot, Mr. Wayne.

Capt. George Wayne:
Only the man who asks them.

Neal Harris:
Well, that's too bad because my livelihood happens to depend on questions.

Capt. George Wayne:
Then I suggest you go back East and ask them. Out here, questions can get you killed.