It's a wonderful thing to be married. I got a brother in Persia got six wives.
Six wives all at once?
Why, sure. That's the way they do in them countries.
Not always; I got a brother in Persia only got one wife. He's a bachelor.
Oklahoma! (1955) · 19 quotes
Tied for 3rd most-quoted character in Oklahoma! (1955): in 4 of its 19 quotes
Most scenes with: Ado Annie (2), Carnes (2), Will (2)
It's a wonderful thing to be married. I got a brother in Persia got six wives.
Six wives all at once?
Why, sure. That's the way they do in them countries.
Not always; I got a brother in Persia only got one wife. He's a bachelor.
He called me his Persian kitten!
What'd you call her that for?
Ohh - I don't remember...
I do! He said I's like a Persian kitten cause they is the cats with the soft round tails!
You'd hardly ever see your daughter no more!
That'd be all right. Just take care of her, son.
I don't know what to make of you! You're too purty to be a skunk! Too thin to be a snake! Too little to be a man, and too big to be a mouse! I reckon you're a rat!
That's logical.