Leon Ames: Col. T. Jennings Parker - Pop

Quotes 

• Col. T. Jennings Parker : [on his new morning suit]  Unfortunately, Tinkerton's had nothing suitable for this occasion.

  Chet Buchanan : Well, that's great. We spend a million a year making people think they can get everything at Tinkerton's!

  Col. T. Jennings Parker : I know - here's the bill.

  Chet Buchanan : Two hundred and thirty-four dollars!

  Col. T. Jennings Parker : Yes - I got a slight discount.

• Col. T. Jennings Parker : [on Lt. Green having power of attorney]  That empowers you, my boy, to act for Stella in this crisis, too - it permits you to choose a proxy bride.

  Lt. Fred Green : Well, yes - but who?

  [he smiles at Polly, who starts to get up, then sits down again] 

  Lt. Fred Green : And the clothes fit her, too!