Quotes

Dialogue

Principal: [in unison] Mabel, what were you thinking?! How do you know the animals go to school?! This behavior needs to stop. Teacher: [in unison] We have rules for a reason! They apply to everyone including you! You're part of a big class, and that means you need to cooperate! Mrs. Tanka: [strictly while driving] I know you love animals, Mabel, but you bit someone. You cannot bite people! That is not something I should have to say! [pulls up at Grandma Tanka's house, dropping her off] Mom, I got to get back to work. Can you take her for a few hours? Thanks. Grandma Tanka: When I was 12, I punched Suzie Perkins in the face. I used to get really mad but not anymore. Wanna know my secret? You just have to be very still, and watch and listen. Mayor Jerry: Mabel. Mabel: [savagely] Mayor Jerry. Mayor Jerry: How's the arm? Mabel: [holds up her arm with a cast] Come find out. Mayor Jerry: Mabel, I can't keep having this argument with you all the time. Mabel: We don't have this argument all t