Memorable Quotes from Elizabeth Hawthorne
2 quotesHouse Rules for Children in the Professor's Home
Mrs. Macready
Professor Kirke is not accustomed to having children in this house. And as such, there are a few rules we need to follow. There will be no shouting or running, no improper use of the dumbwaiter...NO...touching of the historical artifacts! And above all, there shall be no disturbing of the professor.
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Household Disruptions and Hot Chocolate Solutions
Mrs. Macready
You, children, are one shenanigan shy of sleeping in the stables! Professor, I'm sorry. I told them you were not to be disturbed.
[runs down the corridor, flustered, tying her nightgown; stops abruptly, startled to see the Professor]
Professor Kirke
It's alright, Mrs. Macready. I'm sure that there's an explanation. But, first of all, I think this one is in need of a little hot chocolate.
Mrs. Macready
Yes, Professor. Come along, dear.
[to Lucy]
Professor Kirke
You seem to have upset the delicate internal balance of my housekeeper.
[clears throat, as Peter and Susan follow Kirke into his office]
Peter
We're very sorry, sir. It won't happen again.
Susan
It's our sister, sir. Lucy.
Professor Kirke
The weeping girl.
Susan
Yes, sir. She's upset.
Professor Kirke
Hence the weeping.
Peter
It's nothing. We can handle it!
Professor Kirke
Oh, I can see that.
[sarcastically]
Susan
She thinks she's found a magical land. In the upstairs wardrobe.
Professor Kirke
What did you say?
Peter
Um, the wardrobe, upstairs. Lucy thinks she's found a forest inside.
Susan
She won't stop going on about it.
Professor Kirke
What was it like?
Susan
Like talking to a lunatic.
Professor Kirke
No, no, no, not her. The forest.
Peter
You're not saying you believe her?
Professor Kirke
You don't?
Susan
But, of course not! I mean, logically, it's impossible.
Professor Kirke
What do they teach in schools these days?
Peter
Edmund said they were only pretending.
Professor Kirke
And he's usually the more truthful one, is he?
Peter
No. This would be the first time.
Professor Kirke
Well, if she's not mad and she's not lying, then logically, we must assume she's telling the truth.
Peter
You're saying that we should just believe her?
Professor Kirke
She's your sister, isn't she? You're her family! You might just try acting like one!
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