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Frustration Over Food Choices in the City
Monty
Can't I get a decent meal in this city?! Thank you!
[looking in a trash can; Falcon falls out of the sky screaming. He looks at Falcon as he falls in the trash can, then looks up at the sky happily]
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Unexpected End to the Celebration
Falcon
Party's over, fur-face!
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Finding Hope and Belonging
Mandy Moore
For a time, I thought my faith It must be hiding… Searching through the sky, Hoping to find the way, a way To get me through the day When the way I belong, Is this where I should stay? Lift me up when I am falling Put my flair when I was calling Now I’m on top of the world, On top of the whole wide world Ya, you’ve always been believing Give my life a whole new meaning Now I’m on top of the world On top of the whole wide world It’s threaten to be when it seems, I had forgot to… Now I, realize the day, I’m starting to dream again, again Wasn’t matter of when? I guest we all lose a way now and then You lift me up when I am falling Put my flair when I was calling Now I’m top of the world On top of the whole wide world Ya, you’ve always been believing Give my life a whole new meaning Now I’m on top of the world On top of the whole wide world
Stuart
Are you cold?
Margalo
Uh-uh.
Stuart
I guess when the weather gets too cold, you'll just... fly south for the winter?
Margalo
Well, to tell you the truth, I've never flown south. It's kind of a dream of mine. Get out of this cold, windy city, catch that jet stream.... Fruit trees, millions of new birds to meet. I hear it's paradise.
Stuart
Then how come you haven't gone?
Margalo
Oh, somethin's always stopping me.
Stuart
Yeah. Something's always stoppin me, too. Everybody around here thinks I'm too small to accomplish anything.
Margalo
Hey, the way I see it, you're as big as you feel.
Stuart
Yeah. Boy, I'm really glad you fell into my car. I mean, you know... I mean I'm not glad you fell. I-I-I just... Want some more popcorn?
Margalo
Okay.
Margalo
What? My pin! It's fixed! How--
Stuart
You know, on my way home from school, I drive right past the place where you crashed, and... t was no big deal. I mean, there was finding it... ... figuring out how the pieces fit together... ... and, uh, you know, fixing it. And no... big deal. Just...
Madeleine
Oh, Scottie.
Stuart
... one, two, three... good as new.
Margalo
No, Stuart, it's not. It's much, much better.
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Understanding Limitations as a Mouse
Falcon
A mouse needs to know his limitations!
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Stuart's Commitment to Painting and Dancing
Stuart Little
If we get out of this, I'm sticking to painting and dancing!
[to Margolo, while fleeing from the Falcon]
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Stuart's Excitement Over His Plane
Stuart Little
My... My plane. My plane! The silver lining! This is it!
[when finding the toy airplane on the garbage barge]
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Concern for Stuart's Growth and Independence
Eleanor
He just looked so small out there. So... lacking in bigness. Does he really have to go back next week?
Frederick
Honey, we have to give him room to grow.
Eleanor
I give him room to grow. I let him slice his own banana.
Frederick
With a spoon.
Eleanor
I let him drive his car to school. No other mother does that.
Frederick
With George walking right beside him every step of the way.
Eleanor
Well, how much more room do I have to give him?
Frederick
A little more than you're giving him now.
Stuart
Maybe Mom was right. Maybe I shouldn't be playing soccer anymore.
George
Well, what does she want you to go out for?
Stuart
Painting or dancing.
George
I guess it's my fault. I'm sorry I kicked you into the goal.
Stuart
That's okay. Hey, you won the game. That's the main thing.
George
No. The main thing is I hit Wallace in the face.
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Concerns Over Stuart's Playing Time
Coach
Wallace! Get up! There we go! That's right! Dig! Dig! Go downfield! Downfield! You guys, spread out! Spread out!
Eleanor
Well, George is getting a workout.
Frederick
Yeah! What bothers me is that every kid's had a chance to play except Stuart.
Eleanor
There's plenty of time.
Frederick
Plenty of time? Honey, there's 40 seconds.
Eleanor
You know, he did an excellent job of handing out the orange slices, and that's not as easy as it looks. All right, I admit it. I'm glad he's not in the game. I don't want him to get hurt.
Frederick
Honey, it's Pee-Wee soccer. Nobody gets hurt.
Player
Irwin, are you okay?
Coach
Are you all right, Irwin?
Irwin
Do I look all right?
Coach
Here. Come on.
Referee
Better substitute.
Coach
Tie game. Well, we could play with just 10.
Wallace
But we have George, so it's like having nine.
Coach
Wallace, we'll have none of that.
Referee
Come on, coach.
Coach
Stuart! Go in for Irwin!
Stuart
Mom, Dad! I'm goin' in!
Frederick
Yeah, Stuart!
Eleanor
Oh, dear.
Coach
All right, Stuart, I want you to watch your tail out there.
Stuart
Don't worry, coach, I won't let ya down.
Coach
Now go get em.
Player
Let's go, let's go! Come on!
Stuart
Over here! I'm open! I got it, I got it! I got it!
Eleanor
I'm goin down there and snatch him off the field.
Frederick
Honey, honey.
Eleanor
Knowing boys as I do, I think he might find that just a little... Embarrassing.
Coach
Get it, George! Go after it!
Wallace
Pass me the ball, lame-o! Come on!
Coach
George, shoot!
Stuart
I got it! I got it!
Coach
SHOOT!
Stuart
I got it! I got it!
Player
Yeah, I did it!
Stuart
I have to start wearing a cup.
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Everyday Reminders in Family Life
Eleanor
Here you go.
Stuart
Thanks, Mom.
Eleanor
Stuart, don't forget your water bottle. George....
Frederick
Don't forget your cleats. You're looking especially beautiful today.
[to Mrs. Little]
Eleanor
Well, some people just know how to wear oatmeal. Okay, open up.
Martha
Blah blah.
Eleanor
Did you hear that? She said "Blah-blah"! I can't believe it! Her first word! Where's the baby book? I'm writing it down.
[surprised]
Frederick
I'm not sure that's technically, y'know, a word.
Eleanor
Of course it is! But your Uncle Crenshaw says that every Little starts talking by 9 months!
Frederick
In Uncle Crenshaw's case, never stops.
Stuart
Are you both comin to the game?
Frederick
Wouldn't miss it.
Eleanor
Frederick, this soccer game is making me very....
Frederick
Proud?
Eleanor
Anxious... especially about...
Stuart
I'm fine.
Frederick
He's fine.
Eleanor
All those boys stomping around with cleats. What if someone...?
Frederick
Oh, honey. He's a Little. All Littles are natural athletes.
Eleanor
Do you need....
Frederick
Could you?
Eleanor
Uhh. Okay, that's it for you. Snow, food!
Snowbell
Food?! Is it tuna, or herring? Oh, oh, or dare I say it... is it lox? Ohhhh! Please be lox!
Eleanor
Snow! that's for you.
Frederick
How bout it, boys? Are we ready to play some soccer?
Stuart
You bet, Dad.
Snowbell
Oh, great. It's glop. Look what I'm reduced to. I'm a Handi-Wipe with hair!
[sarcastic when asked to clean up Martha's spilled oatmeal]
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Snowbell's Desperate Plan to Replace Stuart
Snowbell
I'll bet something terrible has happened. Oh, the Littles will kill me! I know, I'll bring home another mouse in a snazzy outfit, teach him to drive a sports car, and pass him off as Stuart! Oh, who am I kidding?! I have to get up there! But how? I hope I live to regret this...
[cut to Snowbell being elevated upward on a window washing platform, nervously looking down at the street below; whimpers]
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Snowbell's Plea for Mercy and Survival
Snowbell
Please, don't hurt me! Kill the bird, not me! I'M GONNA BE FALCON POOP!
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Stuart's Resourcefulness in Helping Margalo
Margalo
You're so strong. Are you an athlete?
Stuart
Uh, well, yeah. I play a little soccer, fly airplanes, race boats.
Margalo
You can put me down now. My legs are fine. It's my wing that's hurt.
Stuart
Oh. Yeah... of course. There used to be bandages in here. Hmm... Hey, why don't we try your scarf?
Margalo
Good idea. My pin, it's... Must've happened when that falcon smashed into me. It was part of our nest when I was a baby. I've had it my whole life. It's the only thing I have left of my mother's.
Stuart
Aw, gee, that's too bad.
Margalo
Yeah.
Stuart
There. How's that?
Margalo
That's much better. Thank you. So tell me, Stuart Little, do you actually live here?
Stuart
Oh yeah. I'm a real Little. I'm the middle child. The middle Little.
Margalo
Cute.
Stuart
So, where do you live?
Margalo
You know, here and there.
Stuart
Wait a minute. You mean you don't have a home?
Margalo
Once. We lived in a box. Well, not really a box. It was one of those things where people keep their jewelry, you know?
Stuart
A jewelry box?
Margalo
Yes! That's what it must have been, a jewelry box. It was wonderful. Well, I've taken too much of your time. I'd better go before it gets dark.
Stuart
No-no, wait. You can't go out there. Not while you're hurt. You should stay here.
Margalo
Oh, I couldn't impose. I mean, you'd really do that for me?
Stuart
Sure, I have just the thing. I'll be right back. Meanwhile, you can use my cat's bed.
Margalo
You have a cat?!
Stuart
Sure. Just the thing, I'll be right back. Meanwhile, you can use my cat's bed.
Margalo
You have a cat?!
Stuart
Oh, don't worry about Snowbell. He wouldn't hurt a fly.
Snowbell
Whoa, those flies really come back on you. Uhh. I try to eat right, and yet, I still feel bloated. Hm. Maybe more food'll help.
[burps; goes back into the house; eats from his food bowl]
Margalo
Hi, there. Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you.
[Snowbell screams in alarm]
Snowbell
Scare me? That's a laugh! Hear that? That was a laugh. Hairball! Major hairball! Ugh! And yet, we continue to lick ourselves. Unbelievable.
[laughs; hisses at Margalo, and coughs]
Stuart
Hey, Snowbell. Meet Margalo. She's gonna be staying with us for a while.
Snowbell
Staying?! Are you out of your mind?! Stuart, you can't just drag stray birds in here! What do you think this is, a halfway house?! Look at her, she's filthy! No offense. She could have germs! And how do you know she's not a vagrant or a thief?! Get rid of her!
Eleanor
Hi, we're home! Sorry we're late.
[offscreen]
Stuart
Little high, little low!
Eleanor
Little hey, little ho!
[offscreen]
Margalo
What the heck was that?
Stuart Little
Oh, that's just how we greet each other.
Margalo
Interesting.
Snowbell
Nauseating is more like it. You're in for it now, missy! Oh, Mother Little hates when animals walk in here off the street. When she sees this, she's gonna throw a fit!
Eleanor
Oh! Such a pretty little birdie!
[walks in, crouches down, and gently picks up Margalo; softly]
Snowbell
Maybe it's just my friends she hates.
[walking out of the room]
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Embracing Giving Up for a Simpler Life
Snowbell
Oh, why not? Giving up is fun! And look at all the time you save! I'm telling ya, Stuart; if more people gave up, there'd be fewer wars.
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Put Love in Your Heart for Change
Mary Mary
Think of your fellow man Lend him a helping hand Put a little love in your heart You see, it's getting late Oh, please don't hesitate Put a little love in your heart, yeah And the world will be a better place And the world will be a better place For you (For you) and me (And me) You just wait (Just wait) and see, yeah Another day goes by Still, the children cry Put a little love in your heart If you want the world to know We won't let hatred grow Put a little love in your heart And the world (And the world) will be a better place And the world (And the world) will be a better place For you (For you) and me (And me) You just wait (Just wait) and see Just wait (Just wait) and see, yeah Take a good look around And if you're looking down Put a little love in your heart, yeah I hope when you decide Kindness will be your guide Put a little love in your heart And the world (And the world) will be a better place And the world (And the world) will be a better place For you (For you) and me You just wait (Just wait) and see Everybody Put a little love in your heart (Put a little love in your heart) Put a little love in your heart (Somebody needs after today) Put a little love in your heart (Put a little love in your heart) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Put a little love in your heart) Put a little love in your heart, yeah (Put a little love in your heart) We need it (Put a little love in your heart)
Stuart
George, wake up. George!
George
It's Saturday.
Stuart
I know, but it's the first day of soccer. It's our first game.
George
Soccer? Uh, I can't today. I caught a cold while sleeping.
Stuart
You'll be fine. Come on, come on, it's gonna be great. We're gonna play like Brazilians.
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Determined to Rescue a Missing Friend
George
What are you doing?
Stuart
I think I know what happened. I think that falcon got her.
George
Yeah?
Stuart
I'm gonna find her. And don't try to talk me out of it, because I've made up my mind.
George
Are you crazy? You can't go out there!
Stuart
What, you mean because I'm too small? Well - let me tell you something, George, you're as big as you feel.
George
All right, well, then let me come with you.
Stuart
No, I need you to stay and cover for me.
George
Cover for you? How?
Stuart
Well, make somethin up. You're smart.
George
Stuart, she's just a bird.
Stuart
No, George, she's my friend! And when you're friends with Stuart Little, you're friends for life.
George
Well, if you won't let me come, at least get somebody to go with you.
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Handling Challenges with Family Support
Frederick
Okay. Now... if it gets too cold, or too scary... you just tell us.
Stuart
Don't worry, Dad. I can handle it.
Frederick
Or yank on the string, we'll pull you right up.
Stuart
Will do.
Frederick
How's it so far?
Stuart
Wet. There's a lot of slimy stuff all over the walls.
George
What does it look like?
Stuart
Like the inside of your nose!
Frederick
Can you see the bottom yet?
Stuart
No, just more pipe. And--and everything we ate for dinner last week. And the pipe just seems to go on and on and on!
Eleanor
Well, the plumber said... What's going on?
Frederick
Is that a new top? You know, you--you have such taste. Simple elegance is what I call it.
Eleanor
What's on the other end of that string?
Frederick
Oh, this string?
Eleanor
Yes.
Frederick
Well, now, don't get excited, but... someone that you and I love, has volunteered to go down the drain to get your ring.
Eleanor
Stuart?
George
Good guess, Mom.
Eleanor
Stuart?! You let our son go down the kitchen drain?!
[shocked]
Frederick
Now, Eleanor, don't--don't be upset. It's all been well thought out. If there's a problem, I simply pull on the string and...
Frederick
Now you can be upset.
Eleanor
Stuart!
Frederick
Stuart! Are you okay? Can you hear me?
Stuart
Hurry! I--I'm slipping!
Eleanor
Get more string!
Frederick
Great.
Eleanor
There's gotta be string around here someplace.
George
There is no more!
Eleanor
Well, what else can we use as string?
George
Spaghetti?
Eleanor
We're out of spaghetti.
Frederick
Well, do we have macaroni?
Eleanor
But that's too short!
Frederick
We can tie it together with...
Eleanor
No!
Stuart
Hurry!
[from insde the drain]
Frederick
Hang on, Stuart!
Eleanor
Margalo, what are you doing?
Margalo
Stuart, I'm coming! Here, grab on!
Stuart
Lower, lower! I got it!
Eleanor
Are you all right?
Frederick
Are you hurt?
Eleanor
Don't scare me like that.
Stuart
Margalo... you're the best friend I ever had.
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Stuart's Dream of Flying Takes Flight
Stuart
Bogeys, 12:00! I got him, Brooklyn! Yeah! Wouldn't it be cool if I actually flew this thing?
George
Yeah. There's only one problem.
Both
Mom.
Will
Hello, Mrs. Little.
Eleanor
Hi, Will.
Will
Is George home?
Eleanor
He's in with Stuart.
Stuart
All we need to do is tighten her up and she's ready to fly.
Will
Hi, George. Hi, Stuart.
George
Hi, Will.
Stuart
Hi.
Will
Hey George, you wanna take a break for a while? I brought my PS2.
George
Yeah, okay.
Stuart
But, what about the plane?
George
I wanna play with Will for a while.
Will
Play with Snowbell.
Snowbell
One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do.
[singing]
Stuart
Oh, well. Guess I'll have to finish it myself. If I can just... Oh dear.
Will
Hey, what's that noise?
George
Sounds like a lawnmower.
Will
Inside the house?
Both
Stuart!
[alarmed]
Stuart
Whoa!
George
Stuart! What are you doing?!
Stuart
I'm not doing anything!
George
Pull the brake!
Stuart
Get the book!
Will
This is cool. All my brother does is jam crayons up his nose!
George
It says, "On takeoff, pull back on the throttle.
Stuart
Takeoff?! I'm in the air! Snowbell, get outta the way!
Snowbell
Aahhh! Please, don't hurt me!
Frederick
What's going on?
Will
Oh, nothing. Stuart's just flying in the house.
Frederick
Flying in the house?!
[alarmed]
George
At least he's indoors; nothing bad can happen.
Stuart
Watch out! Hit the dirt!
Eleanor
Stuart!
Stuart
Duck!
Eleanor
Stuart! Stuart! Are you all right?
Frederick
Are you okay?
Stuart
I'm-I'm, uh, I'm okay. E-Everything's fine.
George
Fine? Stuart, you destroyed it!
[upset]
Stuart
Ohh, I'm sorry I wrecked it, George.
[dejectedly]
Frederick
No, no-no, I-I'm sure with some glue, we can fix this.
Eleanor
No, we can't. That's going in the trash. It's much too dangerous.
George
Thanks, Stuart.
[upset]
Frederick
Honey, why don't you take the boys home? I think Stuart and I need to have a little talk.
Eleanor
Good idea. Come on, boys. Let's go home.
Stuart
She treats me like a baby.
Eleanor
I'm gonna fix you both some lunch.
Frederick
She just loves you so much. It's hard for her to think of you in danger.
Stuart
Oh, this has been a bad day. Mom's mad, George doesn't wanna play with me....
Frederick
I know. But every cloud has a silver lining.
Stuart
Doesn't that make them kind of heavy?
Frederick
No, it's an expression, Stuart. You see, the thing about being a Little is that you can look at any situation, no matter how bleak, how hopeless... and still see the bright side. The silver lining.
Stuart
Like in this situation, the silver lining would be... help me, Dad, because I'm struggling.
Frederick
George has found a new friend. That means you could find a new friend too.
Stuart
You're a lot better at this than I am.
Frederick
I've been a Little a lot longer than you have. Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it. In the meantime, keep your chin up, your back straight, and your heart open.
Stuart
Then what?
Frederick
One step at a time.
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Snowbell's Discontent with His Situation
Snowbell
Oh, great. It's glop. Look what I'm reduced to. I'm a Handi-Wipe with hair!
[when asked to clean up Martha's spilled oatmeal]
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Debate Over Stuart's Safety in the Drain
Eleanor
What if someone had accidentally turned on the garbage disposal while he was down there? What about that?
Frederick
I would not have let that happen.
Eleanor
You let him go down the drain.
Frederick
He wanted to go.
Eleanor
If Martha wanted to go up the chimney or George wanted to go into the toilet, would you let them?
Frederick
Eleanor, I love Stuart as much as you do. I just don't happen to be quite as...
Eleanor
Emotional? Irrational? What were you gonna say?
Frederick
I forget.
Eleanor
I know I'm being overprotective, it's just... I can't stand the idea of Stuart getting hurt.
Margalo
I'm sorry, Stuart.
Stuart
What?
Plumber
You people sure like your meat loaf.
Frederick
You find the ring?
Plumber
Everything but.
Stuart
Hey, has anyone seen Margalo? I can't find her anywhere.
Eleanor
Maybe she just went for a walk or a little flight around the neighborhood.
Frederick
Sure, you know, to strengthen her wing.
Stuart
Yeah, maybe. But why'd she leave me her pin?
Eleanor
Oh, you know, Stuart... Margalo is kind of a free spirit. Maybe she just felt it was time to go.
Stuart
Without even saying goodbye?
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Significance in Unexpected Places
Snowbell
Oh, boy. This is a sign, Stuart. Like the burning bush...except it's a carburetor and I'm not Moses. But it's telling us something, let your people go.
[after Stuart's car overheats]
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A Life Saved from Danger
Margalo
Found me? He did more than that. He saved my life.
Eleanor
He did?
Margalo
From a falcon.
Frederick
What was that?
Eleanor
Stuart saved this little bird from a falcon.
Frederick
A falcon? They are fierce creatures.
Eleanor
Well, why does the city have falcons? That shouldn't be allowed. Write a letter.
Frederick
On the other hand, we have a hero here. Way to go, Stuart.
Stuart
Hey, Dad.
Frederick
What?
Stuart
Silver lining.
[whispers]
Frederick
It's a guy thing.
Eleanor
Is it? Isn't it nice that Stuart has a friend?
Frederick
Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend.
Eleanor
What do you mean?
Frederick
I mean, he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled.
Eleanor
Stuart?
Frederick
Mm-hmm.
Eleanor
But he's a baby!
Frederick
Well, boys start having crushes really young.
Eleanor
Frederick, did you have many crushes?
Frederick
I'm still having one.
[smiling]
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Classroom Discussion on Canada and Lunches
Teacher
And Canada is separate from the United States, because Canadians like to be alone. Review tomorrow, test on Friday. And please take your leftover lunches with you. My husband is tired of me coming home smelling like salami.
Stuart
Hey Tony, would you like to come over to my house this afternoon?
Tony
Sorry, pal. I've got karate.
Stuart
Hey, Mark.
Mark
Guitar lessons.
George
Hey Stuart, some of the guys are going over to Will's house to play basketball for a while.
Stuart
Can I come?
George
They didn't exactly mention that you were invited.
Stuart
Oh, that's okay. I'm busy anyway.
George
Just tell Mom I walked you home, okay? I owe you one.
Stuart
Sure.
Stuart
Whoa! Miss? Miss? Are you alive? She's alive! Outta the way, please, outta the way. Injured bird comin through!
Margalo
What's going on? Ow! My wing. Where am I? Hey! Hey, where's the falcon?!
Stuart
Falcon? What-what falcon?
Margalo
That falcon! Drive! Get outta here!
Stuart
Oh, my!
Margalo
Hey! Get lost, you disgusting vulture! Eat my feathers, you vile buzzard!
Stuart
Do we really wanna antagonize him? Oh, boy, we've got a problem.
Margalo
No, you can make it. Don't slow down.
Margalo
You did it!
Stuart
Yeah. I did.
Margalo
So, who do I have to thank?
Stuart
Oh! Ahem. Forgive me. Uh, my name is Stuart. Stuart Little.
Margalo
I'm Margalo. Just Margalo.
Stuart
Margalo.
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A Tribute to Courage and Determination
Snowbell
You've got guts, kid! Guts, and...and spunk! Not to mention moxie! You've got guts, spunk, and moxie!
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Domestic Duties and Family Dynamics
Frederick
I'll do the dishes.
Eleanor
Oh, but you did them last night.
Frederick
For you, I would do dishes every night. That way, I don't have to change the baby.
Eleanor
She just dropped her dolly. I'll just... Frederick!
Frederick
What?
Eleanor
My ring. It's gone!
Frederick
What do you mean "it's gone"?
Eleanor
What do you mean "it's gone"? It's gone!
Frederick
Are you absolutely...
Eleanor
Positive. Unless... I'll call the plumber!
George
What's going on?
Frederick
Mom's ring went down the drain. I-I can't reach it.
Stuart
Hey! Hey, what about me? I can do it. Let me go, Dad.
Frederick
Go where?
Stuart
Down the drain. I can bring it back up. It's an adventure.
Frederick
I don't know, Stuart. It's awfully dark down there.
George
And smelly, and cold.
Stuart
But it's Mom's ring. She loves that ring. Come on, Dad. Let me try.
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Consequences of Friendship and Threats
Falcon
Did you really think I wouldn't find out?
Margalo
What are you talking about?
Falcon
I'm talking about you, and your little mouse friend. Big mistake. Never make a friend I can eat. Now get me that ring! Or the mouse...is lunch.
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Snowbell's Playful Rhyme
Snowbell
Ho little, hoo wittle, hey wattle...
[trying to get the Littles' attention]
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Snowbell's Concern Overexertion and Health
Snowbell
Hey! ], slow down! Let's pace ourselves! I'm gonna have a heart attack! I think I'm having a thrombosis! And I don't even know what that means!
[trying to keep up with Stuart in his car; [w:Mario Andretti|Mario Andretti]
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A Warning to Stay Hidden
Falcon
You should have stayed in your little hole, mouse boy.
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A Playful Exchange Before School Time
Stuart
So, Margalo, can I get you anything else? Whip ya up an omelet? Pop you a tart?
Margalo
Stuart, I'm full.
Stuart
Full? You eat like a bird.
Eleanor
Come on, Stuart, time for school.
Stuart
Oh, I'm not goin to school today. I'm staying home to take care of Margalo.
Eleanor
Well, guess again. You are going to school, and I will take care of Margalo. And look both ways when you cross the street, and wear your galoshes, and in art class, don't run with scissors. I'll get your backpack.
Stuart
Mothers... You know.
Margalo
Well, I don't really know.
Stuart
No?
Margalo
See, my mom just kinda one day... wasn't there anymore.
Stuart
Ohh. So you've been completely on your own all your life?
Margalo
You bet.
Stuart
I'll bet it's been scary.
Margalo
No. It's been an adventure.
Stuart
I wish I had some adventures. I'm only allowed to paint.
Margalo
Go for it, kid. The adventure begins!
Stuart
Whew! That feels like enough adventure for one day. Hey, look! The Yankees won.
Eleanor
Margalo, Martha and I are going out for a bit. Can I bring you anything?
Margalo
No thanks.
Eleanor
Say "Bye-bye, birdie." Say "Bye-bye." Martha. Say "Bye-bye, birdie.
Margalo
Ahh... fresh air.
Falcon
Remember me?
Margalo
You scared me.
Falcon
What can I say? I'm a scary guy. So, Margalo, what's going on here? You case the joint? Any valuables? Come on, thrill me, chill me.
Margalo
They ain't got much. The mom's got a ring, but it's only two carats.
Falcon
All right, okay, fine. So, what else have they got?
Margalo
Well, you know, not that much. I mean, they mostly just have...each other.
[nervously]
Falcon
Awww. A moment while I vomit.
[sarcastic]
Margalo
Why don't we just try somewhere else?
Falcon
Why? Because you're set up here! They trust you, they like you... ahh, and maybe, you like them? Hey, Margalo, come on, huh? Don't con a conman.
[smiles slyly; Margalo scoffs and tries to fly away, but he follows her; chuckles]
Margalo
Well, nobody else ever invited me to live with them.
Falcon
Oh, really? Who found a pitiful orphaned bird, and plucked her out of the gutter? Who shared his food with her? And, I hasten to add, taught her a trade? Who?
Margalo
You did.
[humbly]
Falcon
I did, right! Well, then, straighten up and fly right. And remember, you are here on business. You're not here to play around!
[sternly; flies away]
Margalo
Come on, Falcon. When I'm on a job, I never play around.
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Sibling Comparison and Childhood Humor
Will Powell
This is cool! All my brother does is jam crayons up his nose!
[when chasing Stuart's plane along with George]
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