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A New Room for Stuart
Eleanor
Your new bedroom.
Frederick
We hope you like it.
Stuart
Sure is roomy. Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad.
Frederick
Good night, son.
Eleanor
Good night, sweetie.
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The Meaning of Home for the Littles
Frederick
Well, Stuart, here we are, the family home.
Eleanor
They say every Little can find this house.
Frederick
Even if they've never been here before.
Eleanor
It's just something inside them.
Stuart
Something inside.
Frederick
So would you like a tour?
Stuart
I don't have any money.
Eleanor
That's Uncle Crenshaw, Cousin Edgar, Grandpa Spencer. That's Aunt Beatrice and that's George, your brother.
Stuart
Look, he's already happy to see me.
Frederick
Well, that's just about everyone, except for-
[after introducing Stuart to the other Littles]
Eleanor
Snowbell! Drop him right now!
[to Snowbell, angrily]
Frederick
You spit Stuart out this instant, Snowbell! Spit him right out!
[to Snowbell, angrily]
Eleanor
Stuart? Are you alright?
[to Stuart]
Stuart
Wait! I'm fine.
[Mr. Little picks up Snowbell, as Stuart checks his tail, which is in one piece, and sighs in relief]
Frederick
You must never harm Stuart. Do you understand?
[sternly to Snowbell]
Eleanor
Never, or out you'll go, Mr. Snow!
Frederick
Stuart is one of the family now. We do not eat family members.
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Unexpected Encounters Among Friends
Stuart
Oh, hello. You must be a friend of Snowbell's. I'm Stuart.
Monty
Uh, aren't you gonna run?
Stuart
Why?
Monty
Because you're a mouse.
Stuart
I'm not just a mouse. I'm a member of this family.
Monty
A mouse with a pet cat? A MOUSE WITH A PET CAT!
[confused; after a pause, he rolls over and roars with uncontrollable laughter; continues laughing]
Stuart
I guess that is...pretty funny.
Monty
Pretty funny?! I'M GONNA WET MY FUR! A MOUSE WITH A PET CAT! Your new little master! Wait until the boys hear all about this!
[Stuart laughs along with him. He looks down at Snowbell; laughs]
Snowbell
Ohh, the humiliation... I'M GONNA KILL YOU!
[embarrassed; to Stuart, angrily]
Stuart
Oh, dear!
[alarmed]
Snowbell
Come back here!
Snowbell
All right, no more Mr. Nice Kitty! You!
Snowbell
Get outta there! You can't go in there! That's George's room! Come back! Come on out! I'm not gonna hurt you! I, I... I just wanna show you something. Come on!
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Finding Stuart in the House
Frederick
George?
George
Yes, Dad?
Eleanor
Have you seen Stuart?
George
He's down here with me.
Frederick
What are you doing to him?
George
He's helping me finish the Wasp.
Frederick
That's wonderful, son. That's terrific.
Stuart
Can't race her like this. Right, George?
George
Right.
Eleanor
When's the next race?
George
In two days.
Frederick
Two days?
Stuart
We'll be ready.
Frederick
How about we all go together?
Eleanor
It's a wonderful idea.
George
That would be great.
Stuart
All of us together. The whole family.
Snowbell
The whole family.
[crying]
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A Morning Wake-Up Call for the Family
Eleanor
George? Time to get up.
George
Okay, Mom.
Eleanor
Stuart, you too.
Stuart
Okay, Mom.
Eleanor
George, I'm trying to get the laundry started.
George
OK!
Eleanor
In the laundry chute, please!
George
OK!
Eleanor
Thank you.
Stuart
Oh, dear. Mom! Hello! Mom! It's Stuart! I'm in the washing machine. Mom! Hello, Mom! Where are you going?
Eleanor
That's odd.
Frederick
What is?
Eleanor
I thought someone was at the door.
Frederick
You look beautiful, dear.
Eleanor
Honey, should we talk to George before you go?
Frederick
About what?
Eleanor
About Stuart. He hasn't exactly embraced the situation.
Stuart
Snowbell! Thank goodness you're here. I'm locked in the washer! Can you help me? Can you turn this thing off?
Snowbell
Why would I turn it off? It's my favorite show.
Stuart
That's funny. That's funny, Snowbell. Snowbell, you can't leave me!
Snowbell
Talk to the butt.
Stuart
Where are you going?
Snowbell
I've gotta stare at traffic, yawn, lick myself. And believe me, that could take hours if you do it right. Ciao!
Frederick
Are you sure that Stuart is happy here?
Eleanor
He's having the time of his life.
Stuart
Help! Somebody, please help me!
Eleanor
Bye. Hi, Stuart.
Stuart
Help!
Eleanor
Stuart! Stuart, where are you? Oh, Stuart! Stuart!
Eleanor
Stuart, are you all right?
Stuart
I'm okay, Mom. I'm... Ahh!
[coughs]
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A Proposal for Friendship Rejected
Stuart
Hey, Snow? I know that you and I got off on the wrong paw. I just wanted to see if we could start out fresh. You know? Clean slate. What do you say? Wanna be friends?
Snowbell
No.
Stuart
Okay then.
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A Brother's Unconventional Identity
George
That's no mouse, that's my brother.
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A Debate Over Eliminating a Mouse
Monty
I'm telling you, Snowy, this guy can fix anything.
Snowbell
But they're alley cats: mean, vicious and all hopped up on catnip.
Monty
Quit being a scaredy-cat. You wanna get rid of the mouse or not?
Snowbell
Of course I do.
Monty
All right, then. Hey! Hey, Smokey! Smokey, it's me, Monty!
Smokey
What is it now?
Monty
Well, my friend Snowbell here needs a favor.
Smokey
Snowbell? Now there's a manly name.
[chuckles]
Snowbell
Yeah, you see, sir, I've got this mouse at home I can't eat.
Smokey
Sensitive stomach?
Snowbell
No. I can't eat him because he's, uh, a member of the family.
Smokey
A mouse with a pet cat?
Monty
Hahah! Isn't that funny?
Smokey
That's not funny! That's sick! A cat can't have a rodent as a master. I mean, what's this world comin to? It's against the laws of nature! Word of this gets out, it'll be bad for cats all over.
Snowbell
So you think you can help me?
Smokey
Consider it done.
Snowbell
Did you hear that, Monty? Thank you, Mr. Smokey, sir. I'll never forget this. Really.
Smokey
Don't worry, Tinkerbell. I'm all over it.
Snowbell
Hahaha! Tinker Bell! He called me Tinker Bell! You're a funny guy!
Smokey
Yeah, whatever. Jeez! Housecats...
Snowbell
Are you sure he'll keep this hush-hush?
Monty
Are you kidding? Cat's got his tongue. Get it? Cat's got his tongue because he's a cat.
Snowbell
Shut up.
Monty
Okay.
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Stuart's Comfort Amidst Feline Rivalry
Stuart
Nice kitty... nice kitty, pretty kitty...
[nervously]
Snowball
Are you cosy?
Stuart
Yes... thanks, I'm quite comfortable--
Snowbell
Cause all I've got to sleep on is a rag in the corner, you little rat!
[angrily]
Stuart
You seem tense...
Snowbell
Tense? Oh, I'm... I'm way past tense!
Stuart
Well, maybe I can help? What do you like? Can I... can I scratch your ears? I could rub your tummy.
[gets up and approaches him]
Snowbell
How'd you like to rub it from the inside, mouse boy?
Stuart
Sorry, I-- I'm a little confused. I thought that's what you do with a pet.
[taken aback]
Snowbell
A PET?! I am not your pet! I'm a cat, you're a mouse! You should be living in a hole! This is my family.
[outraged]
Stuart
Can't we share em?
Snowbell
Read my furry pink lips: no! I can't believe this. I'm arguing with lunch. And stay away from the windows. If the other cats find out about this, I'm ruined! I gotta relax. Where's my tinkleball?
[heading for the window; groans to himself as he jumps out and leaves]
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Identity and Belonging in Stuart Little
Stuart Little
That's why I've been feeling so sad. That's why I keep thinking of them! I'm not a Stout, I'm a Little! I'm Stuart Little! I'M STUART... LITTLE!!!!
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Dinner Conversation and Curiosity
Frederick
Meat loaf is delicious, dear.
Eleanor
Cajun. Shall we get to know each other a little? George? Don't you have anything you wanna ask Stuart?
Stuart
Sure, George. Go ahead. I'm an open book. Ask me anything, the first thing that pops into your head.
George
Could you pass the gravy?
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A Tense Encounter in the Kitchen
Snowbell
He's playing with my head. He's trying to psych me out. Sick little rodent!
Monty
Hey, Snow, let me in! I'm starving! What's in the dish today?
Snowbell
Oh, no. Monty the Mouth. If he sees Stuart, it'll be all over the neighborhood.
Monty
Come on, let me in!
Snowbell
Go away! There's no food here.
Monty
Please?
Snowbell
Shoo!
Monty
You know, I'm not picky, as long as it ain't meat loaf. That stuff gives me gas, something awful.
Snowbell
Sorry, it's meat loaf.
Monty
Oh well, Beggars can't be choosers. Load me up and light a match.
Snowbell
Oh no, no, Monty, Stop. You don't wanna do that.
Monty
Why? I eat out of garbage cans, drink out of public toilets. Like a little gas is gonna bother me.
Snowbell
No, wait. Don't! Oh, great. What am I gonna tell him now? Monty, I can explain.
Monty
Explain what?
Snowbell
Explain that you should stuff your face.
Monty
Oh, thanks.
Snowbell
Gee, Monty, I don't wanna rush you, but you really have to leave. The Littles are due back any minute, and you know they don't like strange cats in the house. Not that you're strange. Aaah!!!
Monty
Hey, Snow, what's wrong with you?
Snowbell
Nothing.
Monty
You know, you're the one acting strange. What is it? Worms? Fleas? Yeah, you look pale. Maybe you should see a vet.
Snowbell
A vet? What a swell idea. Do you know anybody? I'm not so happy with mine. He makes us wait, and his hands are always cold.
Monty
What was that?
Snowbell
What was that... what?
Monty
What was that-- What? Well, I hate to eat and run.
Snowbell
No, no, please. By all means, run. Run like the wind! Phew, that was gross.
Monty
Hey, Snow, I almost forgot to thank you. Hey. What the...?
Snowbell
Oh, no.
Stuart
Oh, my pants.
Snowbell
Say, they're really putting some wild prizes in there, huh, Monty?
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The Significance of Today
George
It's today! It's today! It's today! It's today! It's today! It's today! It's today!
Eleanor
It's always today, George.
George
I mean, this is the day.
Eleanor
That's right.
George
Can't I come?
Frederick
You have to go to school, George.
George
Will he be here when I get home?
Eleanor
I think so.
George
I'll play ball with him. I'll wrestle with him. I'll teach him how to spit.
Eleanor
It's gonna be so much fun.
Frederick
For all of us.
George
How will you know if you pick the right one?
Frederick
Uh--
Eleanor
I don't know. We'll...
George
You'll just know.
Eleanor
Bye, sweetie.
George
Remember, I want a little brother, not a big brother.
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Concerns Over Lucky Underwear Before Race
Frederick
Are you okay?
George
Maybe we should go home.
Frederick
Why?
George
I'm not wearing my lucky underwear.
Frederick
You don't have lucky underwear.
George
Well, maybe we should get some and come back for another race.
Frederick
George, listen, I know how worried you are about losing, believe me. But you know what we say? The thing that really matters... Is to never stop trying. Okay?
George
Okay.
Frederick
That's the spirit.
Boat Race Announcer
Everyone to your places. The race is about to start.
Eleanor
Where's Stuart?
Stuart
Look out, sir!
Eleanor
Stuart, are you hurt?
Frederick
Stuart, what happened?
Stuart
It was completely my fault. I couldn't grip it.
Anton
Nice going, Captain Loser.
Eleanor
George, wait. Oh, honey. Everything will be all right.
George
No, it won't.
Eleanor
Maybe we could fix it. Huh? A little glue. Who'll know?
George
Mom.
Stuart
This is awful. Our first family outing. I ruined everything.
Frederick
Well, you know, Stuart, these things happen.
Stuart
But what about George?
Frederick
I'll be right back. George, you know what? Just because we can't be in the race doesn't mean our family outing has to be ruined.
Boat Race Announcer
All boats to your marks. Ready, and... And the race is on.
Frederick
I think we should just go home.
Boat Race Announcer
The sails are full and... There a mouse on that boat?
George
Stuart!
Frederick
Stuart!
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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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Family Greetings and Introductions at the Gathering
Eleanor
Oh, hello!
[chuckles]
Aunt Tina
Hello, we're here.
Eleanor
Oh, Crenshaw!
Aunt Beatrice
Hi, auntie.
Frederick
Crenshaw!
Uncle Crenshaw
Frederick!
Frederick
Little high, Little low!
Littles
Little hey, Little ho!
Aunt Beatrice
We come bearing gifts for young Stuart.
Cousin Edgar
Yes, where is my new nephew?
Uncle Crenshaw
The Little family's getting bigger and bigger.
Stuart
Boy. That's a lot of Littles.
George
Uncle Crenshaw!
Uncle Crenshaw
There's my favorite little nephew.
Uncle Stretch
Oh, you can't say that anymore, Crenshaw.
Aunt Tina
That's right. Now we have two favorite little nephews.
Cousin Edgar
That's right. Where is the lad?
Uncle Stretch
He has a lot of gifts to open.
George
Are any of those for me?
Frederick
Attention, everybody. We'd like to introduce you to someone.
Eleanor
This is Stuart.
Stuart
Hello, everyone.
Uncle Stretch
He's a, a...
Aunt Beatrice
...dorable!
Aunt Tina
Adorable!
Uncle Stretch
Yeah, that's right. I couldn't think of the word.
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A Curious Question in the Night
Frederick
What, what? Where?
Eleanor
Stuart, did I hurt you? What's the matter?
[screams]
Stuart
I just wanted to ask you something, but you were already asleep.
Frederick
What did you wanna ask?
Stuart
About my real family. You know, the ones I look like.
Eleanor
He hates us.
Frederick
We've never been hated before.
Stuart
No, no, no. It's not that. It's not that at all. It's just that... something's missing. I feel an empty space inside me and I want to know what was there before.
Frederick
You have an empty space. That's so sad.
Stuart
Oh, dear. I hope I haven't left you dismayed and disappointed.
Eleanor
No, don't, no.
Frederick
No, we don't feel dismayed and disappointed.
Eleanor
Not at all.
Stuart
Are you sure?
Frederick
We're certain, Stuart. And if you want us to, we'll find out about your real parents.
Stuart
Well, good night, then.
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The Many Moods of Ben
Eleanor
Something formal, I should think. I'm not sure of the fabric, but it should breathe. He has a tendency to burrow and climb and generally scurry about.
Salesman
Well, I'm sure we can find something to suit your particular need. Here we have Barbados Ben. Chef Ben. Lumberjack Ben. And, of course, Gladiator Ben.
Eleanor
Does Ben always dress like this?
Salesman
No, madam. There are many moods of Ben... and it all depends on the occasion.
Eleanor
Well, what if the occasion were a simple family party?
Salesman
I think I have just the thing.
Frederick
There they are.
Eleanor
George?
Frederick
Shopping?
Eleanor
Stuart, everything all right in there?
Stuart
Don't come in.
Frederick
Shy.
Stuart
How do I look?
Frederick
Fantastic. I hardly recognize you.
Eleanor
Very smart.
Frederick
You look just like a Little.
Stuart
I do? Good. I was worried I was gonna look just like Ben.
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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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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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Eleanor's Firm Stance on Mr. Snow
Eleanor Little
Never! Or out you go, Mr. Snow.
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A Call for Attention in Stuart Little
Stuart
George!
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Snowbell's Perspective on Boredom and Routine
Snowbell
Oh, I've got to stare at traffic, yawn, lick myself and believe me, that can take hours if you do it right. Ciao.
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The Significance of Schmelling in Conversation
Eleanor
Oh, Stuart, look!
Frederick
Look at that! This is a real Schmelling.
Stuart
Those are the best kind.
Uncle Crenshaw
You know what they say: "If it ain't Schmelling"...
Littles
It ain't bowling".
Uncle Stretch
Look here, Stuart. Climb on up here, son. Plant your caboose right up here.
Aunt Beatrice
He may have to grow into it.
Aunt Tina
I think he's grown a little since we've been here.
Grandma Estelle
That's what happened to me. One summer, I just shot right up.
Stuart
May I say something? In the orphanage, we used to tell fairy tales of finding our families and having a party like this. A party with cakes and presents and all varieties of meat loaf. A party with a big family who came from far away just to wish us well. I don't know much about families, but this must be the nicest family in the world. So I just wanted to thank each of you. Because now I know, fairy tales are real.
Snowbell
Fairy tales are real? Oy, I think I'm gonna cough up a furball.
Uncle Crenshaw
And now, it's time for the best present of all. It's something for you and George.
Frederick
George. Stand next to Stuart.
Uncle Crenshaw
This is something that gave your father and me hours of enjoyment when we were young brothers just like you and Stuart. This ball belonged to your great-great-grandfather, Jedediah Little. Remember, Frederick, those long summer days playing catch?
[He gives an old brown baseball to George.]
Frederick
Yeah.
Cousin Edgar
George, why don't you take your brother outside and toss around the old horsehide?
Uncle Crenshaw
Yeah, what do you say, George? You ready?
George
Are you all nuts? Bicycles and bowling balls? How's he gonna toss a baseball? How's he gonna do any of those things? He's not my brother, he's a mouse.
[thinking that everyone lost his mind]
Uncle Stretch
Time to go.
Aunt Beatrice
Excellent idea.
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Exploring Imagination and Friendship in Play
George
What are you doing here?
Stuart
I just thought I'd drop in. Did you build these?
George
Me and my dad.
Stuart
This is incredible. It's like being in a real live Western. Howdy, partner. Draw, you lily-livered, yellow-bellied son-of-a-one-eyed-prairie-dog.
[speaks with a Western accent.]
George
I'm trying to concentrate.
Stuart
Sorry. Is that a train?
[notices a train.]
George
What's it look like, picklehead?
Stuart
Could we play with it? Please, please, please, please, please? Help! Somebody help me! Help! Please! Somebody help me! Tada! Thank you very much. Thank you.
George
You're crazy. I have an idea. Hop in.
Stuart
Wow, a roadster!
George
Go ahead, check it out. Stuart, what's wrong?
Stuart
Nothing. It's just... It's the first time I've fit in since I got here. What's that?
George
Oh, that. That's the Wasp.
Stuart
Wow. She is beautiful.
George
Yeah, but she's not finished.
Stuart
When are you gonna finish it?
George
Well, me and my dad were building her, but I decided to stop.
Stuart
How come?
George
I'm too little for a race like that.
Stuart
Little? You're not little. Well, not to me.
George
Stuart, you've never seen one of these races. There's hundreds of people there. Everybody from school. I mean... what if you lost?
Stuart
Well, at least you'll have been somewhere. Come on, George. What do you say? Let's get started.
George
You know... I'm not really sure I want a brother.
Stuart
How about a friend?
George
I guess I can always use a friend.
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Central Park Boat Race Begins
Boat Race Announcer
Ahoy, fellow yachtsmen. And welcome, everyone, to the 92nd annual Central Park Boat Race, undoubtedly model racing's most prestigious event. Children from all over New York gather here every year to see whose boat will prevail. Who will win the race and take home the magnificent trophy?
George
Anchor up?
Stuart
Check.
George
Stays all battened?
Stuart
Check.
George
Rudder?
Stuart
Check.
George
Sail?
Stuart
Check.
George
Airline?
Stuart
Check.
Eleanor
They're doing checks.
Stuart
Check.
Boat Race Announcer
And from Manhattan's Upper West Side, the Wasp, piloted by George Little.
Stuart
Well, everything appears to be in shipshape. But to be on the safe side, I'll check the hull for leaks.
Boat Race Announcer
And last but not least, from New York's Upper East Side, the Lillian B. Womrath, piloted by Anton Partridge.
George
Oh, no. Anton.
Anton
Gee, George, what did you do? Get that out of a cereal box? I'm glad you're here, George. Someone's gotta finish last.
Frederick
I don't like that child.
Boat Race Announcer
All set to get under way. It's time to get those boats in the water and grab your remote.
George
Stuart, get the remote.
Stuart
Aye-aye, captain.
Frederick
Wow, doesn't she look great?
Stuart
Uh-oh.
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Facing Unfamiliar Hatred
Frederick Little
We've never been hated before.
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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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Introducing the New Family Member
George
Mom, Dad, I'm home! Is he here? Is my brother here?
Eleanor
He certainly is.
George
Where is he?
Eleanor
He's here. Stuart, this is George. George, this is Stuart, your new brother.
George
No. Really?
Frederick
Really, George. This is your new brother.
George
You look somewhat like a mouse.
Stuart
Yeah, well, I am somewhat like a mouse.
George
I see. I have to go.
Stuart
Is it just me, or did he seem a little disappointed?
Eleanor
Well, he's always a little tired after school.
Frederick
Perks up around dinnertime.
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Unexpected Outcome After Detergent Incident
Eleanor
Is he going to be alright?
Dr. Beechwood
Well, a lad that size swallowing all that detergent. Amazingly, I think he's going to be fine.
Eleanor
Oh.
Dr. Beechwood
Also, he's very clean. Yeah.
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A Group Discovers Stuart's Unique Situation
Smokey
How you doing? You must be Stuart.
Monty
A MOUSE WITH A PET CAT!
Lucky
What's your hurry, Murray?
Red
Yeah, where you going, Murray? Um, Stuart. What's his name?
Mr. Scout
Taxi! What does a mouse have to do to get a cab in this city?
Mrs. Scout
I'm gonna miss that boy.
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Choosing a New Wardrobe Together
Frederick
Glad you're feeling better, Stuart.
Stuart
Me too.
Eleanor
We'll pick out a whole new wardrobe.
Frederick
Here you go. Come on, George. This'll be fun.
George
I don't wanna go shopping with Stuart.
Elreanor
You should...
Frederick
Talk to him. You're right. So, George, I wanted to talk to you about Stuart. I just want you to know that if you and he were to spend some real time together, you know, brother time...
[to George]
George
Look at that one.
Frederick
Come on, George. You have a boat, a beautiful one.
George
It's not finished.
Frederick
You better get moving. The race is soon.
George
So?
Frederick
Don't you wanna race your boat, George?
George
I'm not so good at the racing part.
Frederick
So what? It doesn't matter about winning. You try like heck, and you have fun.
George
It's fun to finish last?
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