But Mr. Cohill was quite right in denying you permission to leave the post under the present emergency.
6 seconds sound clip from the She Wore a Yellow Ribbon movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:11:25.654 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Picnicking? Picnicking? Where, in St. Louis?
- Oh, no, sir, just out by the waterfall.
- Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness.
- I see no reason why Mr. Pennell should not go picnicking.
- Thank you, Captain Brittles.
- So, may I escort you to your quarters?
- You may proceed with your picnic.
- You may pass Lieutenant Pennell, Sergeant! Pass Lieutenant Pennell! Pass Lieutenant Pennell!
- Where are you figuring on holding your picnic?
- I'll tell you where. At Delmonico's in New York about two months from now with Olivia on my arm!
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