[about the chocolate factory]

But it didn't close forever, it's open right now.

Ah yes, well, sometimes when grown-ups say "forever" they mean "a very long time".

Besides, I feel as though I've eaten nothing but cabbage soup forever.

Now pops...

There must be people working there.

Think about it, Charlie. Have you ever seen a single person going into that factory? Or coming out of it?

No. The gates are always closed.

Exactly.

But then, who's running the machines?

Nobody knows, Charlie.

It certainly is a mystery.

Hasn't someone asked Mr. Wonka?

Nobody sees him anymore. He never comes out. The only thing that comes out of that place is the candy. Already packed and addressed. I'd give anything in the world just to go in one more time and see that what's become of that amazing factory.