- Ben Hanks: [Oliver's introduced as a lawyer] Glad to meet a bona fide practicing member of the bar.
- Oliver Wendell Douglas: No, no. I gave up my practice in New York when I came out here.
- Ben Hanks: Oh. Disbarred, huh?
- Oliver Wendell Douglas: No, I was not disbarred!
- Ben Hanks: Now, now, sir. We all have something in the past that we try to hide and I don't hold nothing against no man. I'm glad to know you Mr. Dingle!
- Oliver Wendell Douglas: Uh, Douglas.
- Ben Hanks: Ah. Good idea, changing your name to get a fresh start!