Jemima Puddle-Duck Lines

Question 1

REBECCAH: What’s got your tail-feathers in a twist today, Jemima Puddle-duck?

Answer 1

JEMIMA: Oh, it’s just the rotten farmer’s wife, again.

Question 2

REBECCAH: What about her? I think she is lovely.

Answer 2

JEMIMA: Well, I don’t, Rebeccah! I want to lay my eggs and hatch them, but the farmer’s wife steals them away from me and cooks them for her family! I want my own family… well… other family besides you, sister-in-law. I want to raise my own little ducklings.

Question 3

REBECCAH: Come on, Jemima! Let’s go to the puddle for a swim, or waddle around in the field. Something to get your mind off of things.

Answer 3

JEMIMA: No, no. I will not have anymore of this farm. I will not tolerate the Farmer’s Wife stealing anymore of my babies! I must leave straight away and go somewhere else… somewhere else to lay my eggs and hatch them.

Question 4

REBECCAH: Now where on earth would that be?

Answer 4

JEMIMA: I don’t know. Somewhere safe… somewhere like… the woods! Just over yonder there are woods! I could go there to lay my eggs.

Question 5

REBECCAH: Jemima, don’t you know? Every duck says the woods are a dangerous place to go. Even the farmer himself avoids the woods at all costs!

Answer 5

JEMIMA: Oh, please. anywhere that’s not near the farmer’s wife is safe for my eggs.

Question 6

REBECCAH: But what about you?

Answer 6

JEMIMA: I’ll be fine! I’ll return in two month’s time, accompanied by all of the new little ones of the Puddle-duck family.

Question 7

PETER: A fox! I’ve never seen one in real life, but I’ve heard many stories about how cruel and vicious they are! My cousin, Benjamin Bunny, had a run in with a farm cat a few months ago, but he said that it was nothing compared to a fox. I better stay hidden for now.

Answer 7

JEMIMA: My… what an elegant looking gentleman. So very tall, and so very handsome…

Question 8

FOX: Hello, Madam, have you lost your way?

Answer 8

JEMIMA: Oh, me? What? I…umm… well, I… no. I’m just, well, I came from town, searching for a place to lay my eggs. And…. this…. seems like a good location.

Question 9

FOX: But my dear, I’m afraid you are mistaken. The woods get dangerous at night, and we are entirely unprotected in this clearing. Some wily, wicked, wayfarer may come to steal your eggs… or to steal you.

Answer 9

JEMIMA: Steal little ol’ me? Whatever for?

Question 10

FOX: For a plump, succulent, delicious feast– I… I mean feat your eyes over there! This lovely cottage! It is my winter residence, you see. Very spacious, very protected, very private. I have a room perfect for you to nest in and hatch your eggs.

Answer 10

JEMIMA: Goodness, it looks very comfortable.

Question 11

FOX: And soft… and tender… for you to, of course, hatch your eggs.

Answer 11

JEMIMA That sounds absolutely perfect. How could I ever begin to thank you for your generosity?

Question 12

FOX: And this here is where you will be staying.

Answer 12

JEMIMA: Wow! There are so many feathers! They look an awful lot like mine… where did you–

Question 13

FOX: Exactly. I thought this would be a perfect spot to nest due to the familiarity. Oh, and next, here is the kitchen.

Answer 13

JEMIMA: It is a very large kitchen indeed! Do you do much cooking?

Question 14

FOX: Yes, quite a lot. However, I do think I’m running out of spices… I will definitely have to pick some up shortly.

Answer 14

JEMIMA: This home is so wonderful… you are so wonderful. Thank you ever so much for letting me stay here– truly, I owe you my life.

Question 15

FOX: Oh, we will arrange that soon enough.

Answer 15

JEMIMA: Hm? What was that?

Question 16

BEATRIX: So the sly fox and Jemima Puddle-Duck went to bed in their respective rooms. Not long after, Jemima had laid nine eggs. This number was quite satisfactory, and soon she’d be ready to go back to the farm.

Answer 16

JEMIMA: Sir, I have just finished laying nine eggs. Within four weeks, they will hatch and I will be on my way back to the farm.

Question 17

FOX: This is wondrous news! We must celebrate this at once!

Answer 17

JEMIMA: And how will we do that?

Question 18

FOX: Oh, we must throw a little dinner party tonight, just me and you.

Answer 18

JEMIMA: Just me and you?

Question 19

FOX: Just me and you, my darling. But first, we need seasoning. I’ll need to gather sage, thyme, a bit of mint, two onions, and a sprig of parsley.

Answer 19

JEMIMA: Is there anything I could do to help?

Question 20

FOX: While I’m out gathering, could you put the water on to boil?

Answer 20

JEMIMA: Of course!

Question 21

FOX: Well then, I’ll return shortly.

Answer 21

JEMIMA: What a fellow!

Question 22

FOX: Ah, that looks perfect, my delicate duck. Now, it is time to add the seasonings.

Answer 22

JEMIMA: Goodness, it smells incredible

Question 23

FOX: Yes, yes it does. The seasonings are in the pot and the water has come to a full boil. Now to add the final ingredient.

Answer 23

JEMIMA: Oh? And what is that?

Question 24

FOX: You mean, who is that.

Answer 24

JEMIMA: I guess, then who is the final ingredient for the main dish?

Question 25

FOX: Look into my eyes, my dearest, Darling, delicate duck! What do you see?

Answer 25

JEMIMA: Hmmm… my handsome and charming gentleman of a companion, of course.

Question 26

FOX: Okay… what else?

Answer 26

JEMIMA: Well, I guess my reflection. Me.

Question 27

FOX: That is the final ingredient for the main dish.

Answer 27

JEMIMA: Oh, you! You’re just saying that! Oh, I feel warm all over.

Question 28

FOX: In a minute, you’ll feel even warmer all over.

Answer 28

JEMIMA: Yes, I… I do think I’m heading in that direction, yes… wait a minute! Did you say I’m the main dish?

Question 29

FOX: You’re the whole delicious dinner!

Answer 29

JEMIMA: Help, help! Somebody help!

Question 29

KEP: Well, I guess we’re doing it the hard way.

Answer 29

JEMIMA: My eggs!

Question 30

FOX: Fine! Take your measly duck and leave! If I ever see you around these parts of the woods again, little rabbit, I won’t hesitate to make you into rabbit stew… or better yet, rabbit pie!

Answer 30

JEMIMA: Oh, thank you! Thank you, brave little rabbit! You saved me! I should’ve known that fox was bad news. How could I have been so stupid?

Question 31

BEATRIX: The group walked all the way back to the farm, returning Jemima Puddle-Duck to her home. Kep, Barney, and Chutney turn in for the night. Before Peter can leave onto his next adventure, Jemima stops him.

Answer 31

JEMIMA: Peter? Could I talk to you for a moment?

Question 32

PETER: Of course.

Answer 32

JEMIMA: Thank you again for helping me get away from that nasty fox.

Question 33

PETER: It was the right and proper thing to do. I learned that from a few mice a while ago.

Answer 33

JEMIMA: Do you usually experience adventures as dangerous as this one?

Question 34

PETER: Oh yes, all sorts. I visited the Tailor of Gloucester and his cat and watched as some mice made a coat and matching waistcoat for the Mayor’s wedding. I met two bad mice, who weren’t really bad at all, and we explored a doll’s house together. I ran into Mr. Jeremy Fisher and shaved him from being eaten by a trout. Right before this, I met Mrs. Tiggy Winkle as she was doing some laundry.

Answer 34

JEMIMA: And you’ve just been traveling alone?

Question 35

PETER: Yep, pretty much.

Answer 35

JEMIMA: What about your family, Peter?

Question 36

PETER: Oh, well… I have a mother and three sisters. My dad had an accident when I was little with a farmer. I miss my family. I ran away from them to prove I was strong and independent, but now I’m afraid I’ve been such a bad rabbit that my mother won’t want to see me anymore. So now, I’ve just decided to travel, looking for people to help.

Answer 36

JEMIMA: Well that’s awfully kind of you. I think I know of one person you can help next.

Question 37

PETER: Really? Who?

Answer 37

JEMIMA: Look, Peter. I’ve always wanted to be a mom. It is my dream to raise ducklings and love and take care of them for the rest of time. When the going gets rough, I think about my future ducklings. How much they need me. I haven’t been lucky enough to have children yet, but I know I will love and cherish them with all of my heart. When my eggs got shattered at the shack, I was so devastated, so I can only imagine how heartbroken your mother is right now. I’m sure she’s searching all over for you. If you would like to help somebody, go back to your family and take care of them, okay Peter? I’m sure they know that you’re a very strong and brave little rabbit, but everyone needs help. Especially your family. Can you do that for me?

Question 38

PETER: I think… I think I can.

Answer 38

JEMIMA: Good. Now, on you go.