Katherine MacGregor credited as playing...
Harriet Oleson
- Harriet Oleson: Nels, I don't think it's right to be taking one child's word over another.
- Nels Oleson: Why not? You've been doing it ever since Nancy came here.
- Harriet Oleson: That is incorrect!
- Nels Oleson: So is this homework. Problem #3 is incorrect on Willie's paper, also on Nancy's. #7 is incorrect on both. #11 is incorrect on both. Coincidence? No!
- [turns to Nancy]
- Nels Oleson: If you're going to choose someone's homework to copy, you need to choose someone who's good in math. Your brother isn't.
- Willie Oleson: Nobody's jealous of Nancy. Nobody wants to be in the pageant because nobody likes her!
- Harriet Oleson: Willie!
- Willie Oleson: It's true! She's mean and she's nasty, nastier than Nellie ever was. She knew Belinda was in the ice house when I closed the door. She wanted her to get sick so she could be the star of the pageant.
- Nancy Oleson: That's a lie!
- Willie Oleson: No, it's the truth!
- Harriet Oleson: Willie, how dare you make up a story like that. Go to your room right now!
- Willie Oleson: I didn't expect you to believe me. I'm only your son!
- Harriet Oleson: That's right! I am your mother! And you won't
- [Throws ball]
- Harriet Oleson: ... Lie to me
- [Throws ball]
- Harriet Oleson: ... AGAIN!
- [Throws ball and hits target]
- Harriet Oleson: Well, she's not gonna get away with it anymore! I am gonna put my foot down!
- Nels Oleson: Well, it's about time.
- Harriet Oleson: Yes! She'll be sorry. She'll go to bed without any dessert tonight.
- Nels Oleson: That's the punishment?
- Harriet Oleson: You think it's too harsh?
- Nels Oleson: Now!
- Harriet Oleson: No!
- Nels Oleson: Now!
- Harriet Oleson: No!
- Nels Oleson: NOW!
- Harriet Oleson: Now!