Quotes

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Abigail's Father: I'll have you know that when I was a Furling, I couldn't WAIT to get to Cornelius' class! Abigail: Yes, daddy! Abigail's Father: Well, at least he's taught you to behave! But you never stop climbing trees! Abigail: Yes, daddy!

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Edgar's Mother: Edgar! Oh, Edgar! When we ran from the gas, I was worried sick about you! Oh... did you forget your scarf somewhere? Edgar: No, Mama. This is what I forgot.

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Russell: [whining] Mom, they won't give me a chance for breakfast! Russell's Mother: [washing dishes] Well, you'll just have to be quicker, Roland! Russell: [annoyed] I'm not Roland, Mother! I'm Russell! RUSSELL!

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Michelle: [speaking really fast] Guess what? You'll never guess what, I'll betcha! Uncle Cornelius said I could go with you on your ramble today, but I'll betcha he's forgotten all about it, and I'll never, EVER get to see what the big surprise is! [inhales deeply] What took you so long? Abigail: My dad! Edgar: My mother! Russell: No breakfast!

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Russell: [pushing the tiller of a reed boat] I get to steer! Abigail: [pushing the tiller back] Don't be silly, you'll sink us! Russell: [pushing back] Will NOT! Give me a chance!

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Waggs: Aha! NOW the truth comes out! They're just here to steal our food! Edgar: No, we're just looking for lungwort and eyebright! Waggs: Liar! Edgar: It's true! We need the herbs to heal a sick badger back home! Waggs: More lies! Why would a mole, a mouse, and a hedgehog want to help a foul-smelling, worm-eating, good-for-nothing badger?! Edgar: Michelle's none of those things! She's our friend, understand?! And we've come too far to be stopped now! Step aside!

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Michelle: Uncle Cornelius, why do you look so sad? Cornelius: My goodness! The Furlings: Michelle! You’re all better! Cornelius: Oh, Michelle, my child! You're all right! Michelle: Of course, I am! I just had... [yawns] ... a long nap!

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Michelle: Look, Uncle Cornelius! All the mommies and daddies are coming back! Cornelius: Not all, my dear. I'll never be able to replace your mommy and daddy... but I'll do my best. Michelle: I guess nothing will ever be the same again, will it, Uncle Cornelius? Cornelius: Well, my dear, if we all work as hard to save Dapplewood as your three friends worked to save you, it will be.