Klinger/Chaplain quote from "As You Were" (M*A*S*H)?

Question

In Season 2 Episode 2 of M*A*S*H, "As You Were," Klinger and the Chaplain have a conversation. Klinger shows the Chaplain a photo of himself in a dress he intends to send to the general to get him to let him out of the army. His letter says that if the general doesn't let him out, he'll send the picture to the general's wife. He asks the Chaplain if he has any hope, and the Chaplain says,

"Klinger, the Lord moves in mysterious ways... but you take the cake."

What I'm looking for is the exact dialogue that took place before this quote-- a word-for-word quote of what Klinger said about the photo and his plans to convince the general to let him out of service with it. Can anyone get me their conversation in its entirety?

Answer 1

Klinger was talking with Father Mulcahey and describing a particular outfit he was wearing to try to get out yet again. Father M rolls his eyes....Then Klinger pulls out the photo and says "I had this photo taken of me,"( at which point Father M looks at the photo and says "oh dear") "I'm going to tell him if he doesn't give me a Section 8 I'll send this photo to his wife and tell her we've been seeing each other. Do you think I have a chance, padre?" To which Father Mulcahey says "Klinger, the Lord moves in mysterious ways, but you take the cake."

That's one of my favorite episodes, I especially like the way the chaplain sighs and says "oh dear". He was so cute!

Answer 2

cant find the qoute from klinger, but I found this goody!!


I don't tell you half their stunts. Did I mention the oatmeal in my gas mask? How about when they stapled a whole roll of my toilet paper?" - Frank Burns

Answer 3

I am a M.A.S.H Fan, and I have seen every episode including the one you are asking about. But for me to remember every line...good luck.