Winchester '73 (1950)

Jay C. Flippen: Sgt. Wilkes

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Quotes 

• 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 : 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.