Come on, Duke.

Can I take old Duke with me?

I'd love to.

Her secret love, Mr. Ideal.

You sure you're in love with Ellie Mae?

Of course.

Oh, yes, I heard you speak of Luke Short's general store.

Of course she does.

Luke had 13 young'uns, and Bo was a pick of the litter.

Come and listen to my story about a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed.

We's a couple of playboys.

Get a hold of yourself.

for all these months of waiting.

Care for a handful of redhots?

Well, that's mighty nice of you.

I mean, you, Jethro, of course.

Luke Short's boy was always looked on as the catch of the heels.

Get up, you lazy bag of bones.

Besides, Mr. Drysdale is out of town.

Where's the rest of Ellie Mae's biscuits?