The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Household Disruptions and Hot Chocolate Solutions
Mrs. Macready: [runs down the corridor, flustered, tying her nightgown; stops abruptly, startled to see the Professor]
You, children, are one shenanigan shy of sleeping in the stables! Professor, I'm sorry. I told them you were not to be disturbed.
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: [to Lucy]
Yes, Professor. Come along, dear.
Professor Kirke: [clears throat, as Peter and Susan follow Kirke into his office]
You seem to have upset the delicate internal balance of my housekeeper.
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: [sarcastically]
Oh, I can see that.
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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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - House 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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