[to Harriet] You deliberately snubbed Doc Baker.
Oh, did I?
Yes! He's a fine man, and he's a--
He's a quack! That's what he is!
He's a friend of mine! And as long as he is, you will be civil to him.
Oh, is that so?
Yes, that's so. And please keep your totally irresponsible opinions of him to yourself.
Irresponsible?!?!?
Yes!
That man should thank his stars that he is walking around free, and not behind bars where he belongs. Why, he as much as murdered Laura's child!
That's not true!
It is true! And Laura herself believes it!
Laura is a disturbed person! A person in her condition has got to have somebody to blame. Time will bring her around, but you have no reason to--
You listen to me, Nels Oleson and you listen with both of your ears! The town has turned against Doc Baker.
With no small thanks to you, I'm sure.
Because he's incompetent, that's why! Can't you get it through your head? I will never, and our children will never go into his office ever again because if we do, that's irresponsible! [storms out]
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