- Aunt Bee Taylor: Barney's right! One day you'll go to call on Ellie and her husband will greet you at the door!
- Andy Taylor: Husband?
- Aunt Bee Taylor: That's right! Along with their two children!
- Andy Taylor: Well, golly, Aunt Bee! What am I supposed to do?
- Aunt Bee Taylor: You're supposed to get engaged! You're supposed to stake your claim!
- Andy Taylor: Engaged?
- Aunt Bee Taylor: Yes. I think it's a step you ought to take. Ellie's a wonderful girl and if she's gonna have a husband, it ought to be you.
- Opie Taylor: Yeah, Pa! And if she's gonna have kids, it ought to be me!