Stuart Little - Rules and Regulations Regarding Mouse Families
Mrs. Keeper:
It's out of the question and it's against the rules. Besides, It's very hard to track mouse families. They're not very good with paperwork.
Eleanor:
But he has an empty space.
Mrs. Keeper:
Are there problems with Stuart?
Frederick:
Problem? No, not at all.
Eleanor:
Well, there's been a few...
Frederick:
Difficulties.
Mrs. Keeper:
Difficulties?
Eleanor:
Well, like the cat trying to eat him when we first brought him home.
Frederick:
He spat the boy out, of course, in one heck of a jiffy. Mrs. Keeper, he wants to know about his family. Any child would have questions about that.
Mrs. Keeper:
Yes.
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Stuart Little - The Challenge of Choosing Among Orphans
Orphan:
Nice move, Red.
Eleanor:
Oh, Frederick, look at them. How could we possibly...?
Frederick:
Choose? I know.
Eleanor:
They all seem so...
Frederick:
Wonderful.
Stuart:
You know what's wonderful? What's wonderful is how you both know what the other one is gonna say, before you even say it. Not that it's any of my business.
Frederick:
Yes, that happens when you've been together as long as we have.
Eleanor:
From being a family.
Stuart:
Family. Wow. Well, for a family, you've certainly come to the right place. I think we can find just what you're looking for. If you want a girl, Susan can read French. And Edith over there can tap dance while blowing bubbles. Or maybe you wanted a boy.
Frederick:
Actually, I think we were leaning towards a boy.
Stuart:
Well, in that case, Benny can do handstands. Andy can run 100 yards faster than you can say, Ready, set, go.
Eleanor:
You certainly know a lot about everyone, don't you?
Stuart:
That's what happens when you've been here as long as I have. Let's face it. Not everyone wants to adopt someone like me. You shouldn't worry about choosing. It happens the same way every time. First, you won't know what to do. You'll be a bit scared. Then you'll meet one of them. You'll talk to him. Somehow, you just know.
Mrs. Keeper:
Are you quite certain you're prepared to handle his uniqueness?
Eleanor:
Oh, my, yes. His uniqueness is a perfect fit for the Little family.
Mrs. Keeper:
Mr. and Mrs. Little, we try to discourage couples from adopting children outside their own... species. It rarely works out.
Eleanor:
Well, it will in this case.
Lyle Lovett:
I have a dream that everywhere I go Most everyone captures my eye And they find me so fascinating Indicating a quite a keen interest in A very special guy
Orphans:
Bye, Stuart! Bye! We'll miss you!
Lyle Lovett:
Oh I'm so lonely
Stuart:
So what do I call you?
Eleanor:
Mom.
Frederick:
And Dad.
Eleanor:
We haven't told you the best news of all. You have a brother. Named George.
Stuart:
A brother! What do I call him?
Eleanor:
George.
Lyle Lovett:
I'm feeling relatively blue Oh how I'd love a next to kin or two There has to a place for me Where I belong right now Don't need a dynasty, a name to share, a heart to care That's really all, and then I'd be walking tall A name to share, a heart to care And then I'd be walking tall
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Stuart Little - Anticipation of Adoption Explained
Mrs. Keeper:
We've been through your paperwork, and it seems to be in order. Adoption isn't for everyone, but you seem like people with plenty of love to share. So how are you feeling?
Eleanor:
Goodness, we're...
Frederick:
Tingling...
Eleanor:
...with anticipation.
Mrs. Keeper:
Recess. Time for you to meet them. Feel free to walk around. They're used to having strangers.
Eleanor:
Thank you.
Mrs. Keeper:
Lovely people.
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Stuart Little - Discouraging Inter-Species Adoption for Couples
Mrs. Keeper:
Mr. and Mrs. Little, we try to discourage couples from adopting outside of their own...species. It rarely works out.
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