Sir, could you tell us what happened to a little girl named Penny?
Rufus I sure can. But you ain't gonna find her 'round here. See, poor little thing ran away.
Played by John McIntire 
The Rescuers (1977) · 28 quotes
The Rescuers (1977) · 28 quotes
7th most-quoted character in The Rescuers (1977): in 3 of its 28 quotes
Most scenes with: Bernard (2)
Now, look here you two. If folk find out that mice moved in here. I’ll get kick out, loose my job.
Scenes with Rufus
2 scenes Rufus Rufus [after telling Bernard and Miss Bianca about when he last saw Penny]
She seemed happy enough, but the next thing I heard, Penny was gone.
Well, aren't the police still looking for her?
Rufus No. They gave up weeks ago.
This is terrible. That poor little girl.
I just can't believe that Penny would run away. Mr. Rufus, please think. There must be something else.
Rufus Well, come to think of it, there was. [pauses] No. No. It's nothing. Penny wouldn't get in with her.
Get in what? With who?
Rufus A weird lady tried to give Penny a ride, but she wouldn't have anything to do with trashy people like them.
Trashy people? Who?
Rufus She and her partner run a sleazy pawn shop down the street.
Miss Bianca, we must go down there and investigate.
Rufus Suit yourself. But you'd be wasting your time goin' down there.
She could be in real trouble. We gotta find her and help her.
Rufus [laughs a bit]
Yeah. But, two little mice. What can you do?
