A Southern Yankee (1948)

Art Baker: Col. Clifford M. Baker

Quotes 

• Col. Clifford M. Baker : The paper's in the pocket of the boot with the buckle. The map's in the packet in the pocket of the jacket. Understand?

  Aubrey Filmore : Hmm?

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : And if you get them mixed up, you're a dead goose.

  Aubrey Filmore : Oh, well let's see now. The paper's in the pocket of the macket with a jacket, and the . . No, I see, the packet's in the . .

• Col. Clifford M. Baker : Now, when Sally Ann takes you to Confederate headquarters, I want you to try to contact one of our agents down there.

  Aubrey Filmore : Yes, sir. What's his name?

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : Since we have no idea where she's taking you, I can't tell you which agent you might bump in to.

  Aubrey Filmore : Well, how am I going to recognize him?

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : By using the phrase "It's nice to be back among the magnolias again". That will identify him.

  Aubrey Filmore : "It's nice to be back among the magnolias again."

  [Aubrey whispers the phrase to himself once more to memorize it] 

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : Right. Now, it's very important that you give these instructions to our agent and bring back what he gives you. And if you value your skin, don't get this mixed up with the map. If they catch you with this, they'll shoot you.

  Aubrey Filmore : Yeah, oh, well then, why don't you just mail them?

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : Don't be ridiculous. Pick up that right boot. You notice this boot has a buckle and the other boot has none.

  Aubrey Filmore : Mm-hmm.

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : Now, I'm putting the papers in here. It's all very simple: the paper's in the pocket of the boot with a buckle, the map's in the packet in the pocket of the jacket, you understand?

  Aubrey Filmore : Hmm?

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : And if you get them mixed up, you're a dead goose.

  Aubrey Filmore : Oh, well let's see now: the paper's in the pocket of the macket with the jacket and the... no, see... the packet's in the...

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : [interrupting]  Wait, wait, wait, take it easy now. I know it's a great strain, but try and think.

  Aubrey Filmore : Yeah, let's see now: the paper's in the pocket of the boot with the buckle, and the map is in the packet in the pocket of the jacket.

  Col. Clifford M. Baker : Very good! Smart lad! Very good!

  Aubrey Filmore : Yeah, I got an "A" in poetry in the sixth grade; I was keeping company with my teacher at the time...