- [Roscoe and his assistant Billy are detailing the specifications of his rainmaking machine]
- Roscoe Horne: Are there any questions?
- Farmer: [angrily] Aw, we can see through you!
- Roscoe Horne: [to Billy] When you get the machine started, drown him first, will you?
- Roscoe Horne: I could use a bright boy like you! You could be my assistant. Do you know anything about machinery?
- Billy: I know all about plows and tractors and things...
- Roscoe Horne: Good! Then I'll be your assistant.