Scene 13 Flashcards
If I think the ending is fixed already, I might as well be saying I think that it’s okay, and that’s not right.
Everyone, gather round; I want my family to share in my triumph. Not you, boy.
I’m a girl!
One hundred and fifty-five old bangers on my hands. How could I possibly make the mileage go back? I couldn’t very well drive each one backwards could I?
Backwards.
When suddenly I had the most genius idea in the world! I grabbed a drill and, using my incredible mind, I attached the drill to the speedometer of the first car, turned it on and whacked it into reverse.
Back… wards.
Exactly! Within a few minutes I had reduced the mileage to practically nothing.
Backwards!
Ten minutes later the Russians show up. Expensive suits, dark glasses-
What have we done to deserve a child like you?
You know what I’m going to do tomorrow? I’m gonna go down to that school and tell your teacher you’re never to be let in again!
What? No-
And if she does… I’ll have her fired! And you will never read another stinking book as long as you live young man!