- Clara, Joe's Girl: [title card] Listen to me, you big blow! It's time somebody put you wise to yourself! You've ruined Joe's future! You're just a four-flusher - a Show-Off - you couldn't be square with yourself!
- Judge in Traffic Court hearing: I'm going to make an example of you. The fine will be five hundred dollars or three months in jail.
- Aubrey Piper: My political influence in West Philly is pretty strong, my friend. You'd better give this a second thought.
- Judge in Traffic Court hearing: That's a good suggestion, and on second thought I'll change the fine to one thousand dollars or six months hard labor.