- Laney Gibbs: Ain't you heard about the surprise party?
- Elvira Best: And you're invited. And I won't take 'no' for an answer.
- Frog Rothchild Jr.: How 'bout 'dead'? Would you take dead for an answer?
- Marshal Sam Best: Frog, Frog, you can't hide behind a child.
- Frog Rothchild Jr.: Oh yeah, you're right, kids are too small.
- Daniel Best: You know, tomorrow's my birthday. I'm gonna be twelve. Too bad the life expectancy around here is thirteen...
- Parker Tillman: Frog, the stables desperately needs shovelling. The horses are standing on tip-toes.