The Deputy (TV Series)
The Example (1961)
Denver Pyle: Frank Barton
Quotes
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[discussing outlaw Frank Barton's son, Jeb]
Clay McCord : Ever since she passed away, he's been runnin' wild... gettin' into one scrape right after the other.
Frank Barton : Well, McCord, boys will be boys. What are you tryin' to do - stunt his growth? I was the same way when I was his age.
Clay McCord : Yeah - and look at you now.
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Jeb Barton : You shot Whitey dead!
Frank Barton : Well, sure. That's what he was going to do the deputy, wasn't it? It's no kids' game. You play it for keeps.
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Frank Barton : The kid's gonna be all right.
Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : Aw, it's just like I told you, Clay. Barton couldn't play it straight no matter what he promised you.
Frank Barton : I gave him a taste of outlawin' that'll last him the rest of his life.
Sergeant Hapgood Tasker : How about when you told Jeff to gun me down. What would you have done if he'd obeyed ya?
Frank Barton : It wouldn't have mattered. The rifle was empty. When I shot Whitey when he was about to shoot you in the back, I never reloaded.