- Maj. Cummings: We want you to give us everything you've got!
- Atomic Engineer: But, Jeff, we've already exceeded the design limits. Every time you take a test, you ask for more power. If I take anymore of those rods out, the reactor's liable to get out of control.
- Maj. Cummings: Well, take some more out. We'll have to risk it. We've got to have more power!
- Barbara Griselle: Laboratory? I didn't know you had a laboratory?
- Prof. R. E. Walgate: There are many things about me that you do not know, my dear, or you'd have never come to work for me.
- Maj. Cummings: [after receiving a little kiss from Barbara] I'd like to try that again when we have more time!
- Maj. Cummings: You're an expert on atomic power.
- Prof. R. E. Walgate: Why, who told you that?
- Maj. Cummings: Your file, from Washington.
- Prof. R. E. Walgate: Oh, so you've been checking up on me!
- Prof. R. E. Walgate: [Major Cummings is making a run to the power plant; those left in the house are providing cover] And shoot straight! Don't waste a shot!