Carl Benton Reid: John Hardin

Quotes 

• John Hardin : [In the church parsonage, Hardin holds a cashier's check, just given to him by Anthony]  Well now, this is a mighty fine surprise.

  Michael Anthony : Is that all you have to say? No questions about the check's being good or why you're getting it or from whom?

  John Hardin : Why should I question anything? You don't look like a man who plans cruel, practical jokes.

  [Anthony smiles] 

  John Hardin : I can see that this is a certified cashier's check on our local bank.

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony laughs]  You'll have to pardon me, sir, but this is the first time this rather unusual gift has been accepted calmly and in good faith.

  John Hardin : Perhaps, but that's my line of work, you see. Does anyone have to know I received this money?

  Michael Anthony : No. In fact, that is one of the stipulations. You can't tell anyone, not even your daughter.

  John Hardin : Good. But, well, let's see. First, I want to buy the church property. Then I want to outfit our boys' baseball team, and, uh, yes, Ted will need some money for new laboratory equipment and, uh, and a surprise wedding.

  Michael Anthony : Tell me, sir, aren't you even slightly curious about where this money came from?

  John Hardin : No. You see, I know where it came from.

  Michael Anthony : You do?

  John Hardin : Yes - from a mustard seed.

  Michael Anthony : I understand I... I think the man who sent you this check understands, too.