Memorable Quotes from Nancy Beatty
2 quotesLife's Complexities and Community Support
Hazel
Well, that's how life is, Lars.
Mrs. Gruner
Everything at once.
Sally
We brought casseroles.
Lars
Thank you. Um, is there something I should be doing right now?
[looks around the sewing circle. The three ladies are knitting and doing needlepoint]
Mrs. Gruner
No, dear. You eat.
Sally
We came over to sit.
Hazel
That's what people do when tragedy strikes.
Sally
They come over, and sit.
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Fairness in Leadership Opportunities
Miss Elson
Good morning. Today we're... Yes, Harriet?
[to the class; pauses and sees Harriet's hand raised]
Harriet
Miss Elson, I've been thinking a lot, and you know how class president automatically gets to be editor of the sixth grade newspaper?
Miss Elson
Yes.
Harriet
Well... I think... I think it's too much for one person and it's not fair to everybody because everybody deserves a chance, and we should change it.
Marion
OBJECTION!
[shouting loudly]
Miss Elson
This isn't a courtroom, Marion. I like that idea, Harriet. Let's see what the class thinks.
[as Harriet sits back down in her seat]
Marion
Miss Elson, I think I speak for everybody when I say this is... this is a really, really, stupid idea!
[gets up from her desk]
Miss Elson
That is one opinion. But let's take a vote. Marion is now editor of The Guidepost, would anyone like to nominate another candidate?
Miss Elson
Well... I guess if no one has anything to say...
Boy with Purple Socks
I have something to say: I think that Harriet is a very good writer, and if we only listen to one person's opinion, we may never get anywhere new. But Harriet might have something very original, and I'd like to read what she has to write.
[gets up from his desk and finally speaks in front of the entire class, much to everybody's surprise]
Miss Elson
Is there a second?
Sport
I second it.
[raises his hand]
Janie Gibbs
I third it.
[raises her hand]
Miss Elson
Okay, then. Harriet Welsch is now a candidate for editor. Who votes for Harriet?
Miss Elson
And that... is that.
Harriet
Yes!
[whispers]
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