“You told Adrien that these tents are from the Civil War?” – Robert Grainier, Train Dreams ... Movie Quotes Database

Robert Grainier

You told Adrien that these tents are from the Civil War?

Arn Peeples

That's right. Union infantry. After that, they went to the US Cavalry for the Indian campaigns. These old things have served longer than the people they sheltered. Rough canvas, but they'll probably be here long after we're gone.

Robert Grainier

Hmmm.

Arn Peeples

What's keeping you awake over there?

Robert Grainier

Oh, uh... Arn, do you... do you think that... the bad things that we do follow us through life?

Arn Peeples

I don't know. I've seen bad men raised up and good men brought to their knees. I reckon if I could figure it out, I'd be sleeping next to someone a lot better-looking than you.

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