Sgt. Wilkes Quotes in Winchester '73 (1950)

Sgt. Wilkes: You're a man after my stamp. Wish we'd have had you with us at Bull Run. We might not have run so fast.

Lin McAdam: Well, I wanna tell you somethin'. I was with you at Bull Run. So was High-Spade.

High-Spade Frankie Wilson: Only we was on the other side.

[after Lola and Steve escape from the Indians into the cavalry camp]

Lola Manners: Do you mind if I kiss you?

Sgt. Wilkes: No, ma'am, I'd like it. Providin' your man don't mind.

[she kisses him]

Lola Manners: That's for savin' my life.

Sgt. Wilkes: Now you disappoint me. I thought it was 'cause I'm pretty. Got some coffee boilin' on the fire. Wanna just sorta help yourself?

Lola Manners: Oh, coffee. You know, now that I look at you... you ARE pretty.

Lin McAdam: Say, ah, about these Indians. It seems like they hardly ever attack at night.

Sgt. Wilkes: Why?

Lin McAdam: Well, they figure if they are killed in the dark, the Great Spirit can't find their souls and whip 'em up into heaven... or something like that.