George: We can't afford it, end of story.
Mary: Not exactly end of story.
George: What's that mean?
Mary: I've been setting money aside the last couple of years, and this might be a good use for it.
George: Money from what?
Mary: You know, here and there. Bookkeeping for the church, some seamstress work, birthday money from my Aunt Zelda.
George: And just how much of this "here and there" money you got saved up?
Mary: Well, seeing as it's my money, I don't think that's any of your business.
George: None of my business? You see every nickel I make, and you got secret money?
Mary: It's not secret. I just told you.
George: Where you hiding it?
Mary: Well, now you're headed into secret territory.

Mary: Finish your dinner and then pack a bag. We are going to Meemaw's.
Georgie: Why?
Mary: Because your mom and dad need a break from each other.
Sheldon: For how long?
Mary: I don't know. Just pack.
Sheldon: Will I need earmuffs?
Mary: Sure, if you want.
Sheldon: Although my almanac does predict mild temperatures.
Mary: Then don't bring it.
Sheldon: I'll just bring my almanac. You know what, I'll bring both. Should I pack my toothbrush or use the one I keep at Meemaw's?
Missy: I got this one. Nobody cares.

Meemaw: What's he got in there?
Mary: Everything.

Mary: Sheldon, we've talked about this. You don't need to announce to people how things smell.

Missy: Are you and Dad gonna get a divorce?
Mary: Of course not.
Sheldon: Are you sure? Packing up your kids in the middle of the night and moving in with your mom has all the earmarks of a divorce.

Meemaw: I love you, and I love the kids, but I love you better living across the street.
Mary: Sorry the end of my marriage is inconveniencing you.
Meemaw: Oh, don't be so dramatic. It's a little spat.
Mary: No, this was a long time coming. This goes to the very core of our relationship.
Meemaw: I see we're sticking with dramatic.

Georgie: You going to apologize? Dad! Dad! If you are, bring back meat!

Mary: Well, now, we're not exactly done shopping. Sheldon, you still want that computer?
Sheldon: I thought we couldn't afford it.
Mary: Don't you worry about that. Do you want it or not?
Sheldon: More than anything.
Mary: All right, then, let's go get it.
Missy: Wait. He gets a computer and I get a lousy toy?
Mary: I thought you liked it.
Missy: Not anymore.

George: Okay, water's definitely on. Try it now.
Georgie: We want delicate or regular?
George: It doesn't matter, just turn it on.
Georgie: Let's go with delicate to be safe.

Mary: These home computers are amazing. I could start a real bookkeeping business with that thing.
Meemaw: And that would go a long way to giving you the financial independence you're looking for.
Mary: Darn tootin'.

George: Button you pull, that's stupid.