Recap
Ron Holden and Dale Mitchell plan to enjoy two days together in a cottage at Pine Lake before returning to college. On the road, they pick up a boy hitch-hiking with a knapsack and sleeping bag. The boy calls himself Willy Smith. Willy tells a story about his life and his family. Dale suspects Willy is lying but remains silent...
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Cultural References
Ron: Pheasant under glass sound OK to you?
Pheasant under glass is synonymous in the popular mind with very fine dining.
Ron: Am I going too fast for ya, buddy?
Dale: That'll be the day.
"That'll be the day" was a phrase uttered by John Wayne in the film The Searchers (1956). The phrase became a popular expression. Buddy Holly made famous a tune based on the expression.