- Annie Goss: [talking to herself and the dog] *Blasted* hens are more trouble than they're worth. Coyotes at night and chicken hawks in the daytime... and they don't know what they're in business for... be glad when we get back to where hens can lay an egg without making a face about it.
- Annie Goss: [to Mary, who is staying the night] Seems kind of... cozy to have somebody around... and being a *woman.* I's just achin' for Vi to be a girl. That's how come I named him "Violet."
- Sam Barker: I'll go down to the train with you. When will you be back?
- Lloyd Richland: You can look for me when you see me.
- Fruit and candy seller: Fresh fruit and candy. Candy. Want some candy lady?
- Cottonwood Goss: There's nothing on this train she wants mister.