- Lars Hanson: We called a special meeting of the school board tonight.
- Charles Ingalls: No one told me.
- Lars Hanson: Yeah, well we figured it was better that way. You can be pretty stubborn at times, Charles.
- Caroline Ingalls: It's one of the problems that come with having a mind.
- Mary Ingalls: Have you ever felt that way?
- Caroline Ingalls: Yes. Many times...
- Charles Ingalls: They're pretty proud of you anyway.
- Mary Ingalls: You mean even though I came in second best?
- Charles Ingalls: We're proud because you ARE the best!
- Charles Ingalls: If doing without makes a woman stronger, you must be one of the strongest women in Minnesota.
- Lars Hanson: We have a lot of pride here in Walnut Grove. And a thing like this doesn't happen very often. And the school board voted unanimously to give the money needed for the trip.
- Charles Ingalls: Well, that's very kind of you, but I'm sorry...
- Eva Beadle: It's not a matter of kindness, Mr. Ingalls. Believe me, there are a lot of children who go to the finals sponsored by their home towns.
- Lars Hanson: How often do we get the chance to get the name Walnut Grove in the newspapers all over the state?
- Eva Beadle: It's for the pride of Walnut Grove.
- Laura Ingalls: I don't think I better go. I think I better say goodbye here. You just run along. There's so much to do here, I just don't know where to begin!
- Laura Ingalls: Well, I'm feeling kinda jealous again.
- Charles Ingalls: Jealous? What for?
- Laura Ingalls: Well, I'm feeling kinda useless. I guess I'll get over it when I grow up.