- Jim: I could have stopped them, Sergeant, but I let them go.
- Sgt. Preston: But why?
- Jim: My own brother. I've never lifted a finger before to help him. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I had.
- Mary: Oh, Pop!
- Jim: Now, I suppose you're going to arrest me, Sergeant.
- Sgt. Preston: We'll talk about that later. In any case, they can't get far. I think I know where I can intercept them if I hurry. I hope you never have to regret what you've done, Jim!