Little House on the Prairie (TV Series)

Welcome to Olesonville (1982)

Katherine MacGregor: Harriet Oleson

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Quotes 

• Harriet Oleson : I think there are some simple courtesies that this town owes to me and my family.

  Dr. Hiram Baker : Courtesies? What sort of courtesies do you have in mind, Harriet?

  Harriet Oleson : Simple things, really. Things that won't cost this town one red cent!

  John Carter : We're waiting, Mrs. Oleson.

  Nels Oleson : Yes, Harriet. Please don't keep us in suspense any longer.

  Harriet Oleson : Hm. Well, for example, the Main Street out here... I think it would be nice if it had a name. Harriet Oleson Boulevard. And I think it would also be nice if the courtesy was extended to my daughter, if she were invited to be the soloist in the church on Sundays. Oh yes... And there's just one more little thing...

• Harriet Oleson : This is a "Walnut Grove bond." A Walnut Grove bond? What's that?

  Harriet Oleson : [Reading]  "Walnut Grove bond. Paid to the bearer... 10% annually of... paid to the bearer... 10%..." Paid to the bearer 10% annually? 50... 51, 52...

  Dr. Hiram Baker : It looks legal enough.

  Reverend Robert Alden : [Reading]  "Payable to bearer at 10%, compounded annually."

  Reverend Robert Alden : Why, this bond is dated 1835!

  Harriet Oleson : That's 52 years.

  Dr. Hiram Baker : I suppose you've figured out its current value.

  Harriet Oleson : Oh, yes, indeed, I have, with the kind help of Etta Plum. Now, may I direct your attention to this figure in this column?

  Reverend Robert Alden : $14,000?

  Harriet Oleson : [laughs]  Well, Reverend Alden, if you'll notice, it's a trifle more.