Death Valley Days1952

[discussing Sheriff Jackson]

Howell Hendricks:
You know as well as I do with the railroad finished, people pouring into town, more mines opening up - the job is too big for a tired old man... and that's what he is. And that's all he is.

Deputy Jim Brand:
Not to me, Mr. Hendricks. If it wasn't for him takin' a chance on me, I'd still be an out-of-work cowhand going no place.

Howell Hendricks:
Jim, loyalty is fine and I admire you for it, but let's be practical.

Deputy Jim Brand:
Like how?

Howell Hendricks:
[pointing to a favorable newspaper headline] This should be enough to get you elected. If you wait any longer, you'll have more competition. Right now, you're way ahead of the rush.

Deputy Jim Brand:
Tell me - what difference does it make to you who's sheriff and who's not?

Howell Hendricks:
I want to see Washoe County get ahead - Nevada get ahead.

Deputy Jim Brand:
Now is that the railroad talking or you talking?

Howell Hendricks:
Both.

Deputy Jim Brand:
Now which talks first - the kite or the tail?