- Alfalfa: Now, tell me the truth; have you ever heard a voice like mine before?
- Young Barnaby: Why, uh, no, come to think of it; I never have!
- Alfalfa: I knew you'd like it! Do you want me to sing in your next opera!
- Young Barnaby: No, I don't need you in this one; it's all set.
- Alfalfa: Well then, when DO you need me?
- Young Barnaby: Well, let's see...
- [checks his watch]
- Young Barnaby: . It's 3:22 now... suppose you come back in twenty years?
- [after Alfalfa is booed during his first opera performance]
- Elderly Barnaby: You, an opera singer? BAH! I've wasted twenty year waiting for you! Take this tin cup and sing in the streets, where you belong!
- Alfalfa: Me, 'The Great Alfalfa', sing in the gutter?
- Elderly Barnaby: Yes, I have you in me power! Don't forget: you signed a contract! Sing!
- Alfalfa: [crying] Yes, sir...
- Spanky: For old time's sake, I'm gonna give you another chance. Now, how'd you like to work for me again?
- Porky: O-tay!
- Spanky: How about you, Alfalfa?
- Darla: Oh, c'mon Alfalfa; croon just one song, an' you'll make hundreds an' thousands of dollars!
- Alfalfa: I will NOT croon.
- Spanky: Do you mean to tell me that you haven't given up opera yet?
- Alfalfa: I'm a slave to my art!