The Rifleman (TV Series)

Stopover (1961)

Adam West: Christopher Rolf

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Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Lucas McCain : There's hot coffee on the stove, folks.

  Mark McCain : Excuse me, Ma'am.

  Lucas McCain : Supper will be ready in about an hour. Hope you all like beef stew.

  Christopher Rolf : It's very kind of you to put up with us, Mister...

  Lucas McCain : McCain, Lucas McCain. This is my boy Mark.

  Christopher Rolf : My name's Ryan. Uh, this is Miss Miller I believe you said?

  Tess Miller : Yes, Teresa Miller. I'd like to add my thanks. I hope we won't be too much trouble, Mister McCain.

  Lucas McCain : It'll be a little crowded, but I'm sure we'll make out.

  Vince Medford : Medford's my name. Vince Medford.

  Lucas McCain : Hello, Mister Medford.

  Vince Medford : Heh, drink?

  Lucas McCain : No thanks.

  Vince Medford : I sell this stuff. These samples sure come in mighty handy a day like this. I don't like to drink alone.

  [to Rolfe] 

  Vince Medford : What about you? Where 're you going?

  Christopher Rolf : The driver might need a little help.

• Mark McCain : Where did you go to school, Mr. Rolfe?

  Christopher Rolf : Well, as a matter of fact, at one time I was a teacher.

  Mark McCain : Oh... Well, why did you quit?

  Christopher Rolf : Well, there was a *useless* gunfight in my town. A bullet killed my wife. Guns were my hobby. I collected them. I also knew how to use them. I went after that man to bring him back to trial. He tried to gun me, I was faster. He said he was good, that I'd out-drawn one of the best. Well, word got around. Others came laughing to try the school teacher. They still come. And I'm trapped. He's right. I *am* a killer, but not by choice.

• Christopher Rolf : You haven't got enough liquor in that whole suitcase to give you the guts to kill me.

• Christopher Rolf : My presence leaves an undesirable atmosphere. Through no fault of my own.

  Vince Medford : Through no fault of your own. You're a killer. Eight men, maybe more.

  Christopher Rolf : *Eight* is an exact figure, Mr. Medford.

• Lucas McCain : Mr. Rolfe, this is my home. I want you to respect it.

  Christopher Rolf : I have every intention of doing so.

  Lucas McCain : That goes for you too, Mr. Medford.

• Lucas McCain : Mr. Rolfe, did you ever try backing down?

  Christopher Rolf : If I had, I'd be dead.