Eleanor Little
Well, why didn't he tell us?
4th most-quoted character in Stuart Little 2 (2002): in 22 of its 82 quotes
Most scenes with: Frederick Little (13), Stuart (12), George (11)
He just looked so small out there. So... lacking in bigness. Does he really have to go back next week?
More lines from Eleanor Little
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Eleanor Little
Oh, but you did them last night.
Eleanor Little
Maybe she just went for a walk or a little flight around the neighborhood.
Eleanor Little
It's wrong to promise your brother that you'll lie to your parents.
Eleanor Little
[as Stuart crashes into the flowers]
STUART!
Scenes with Eleanor Little
16 scenes
Eleanor Little
Isn't it nice that Stuart has a friend?
Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend.
Eleanor Little
What do you mean?
I mean, he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled.
Eleanor Little
Stuart?
Mm-hmm.
Eleanor Little
But he's a baby!
Well, boys start having crushes really young.
Eleanor Little
Frederick, did you have many crushes?
Fredrick Little
[last lines]
Stuart?
Stuart Little
Yeah, Dad?
Fredrick Little
What's the silver lining this time?
Stuart Little
She'll be back in the spring.
Martha Little
[waving]
Bye-bye, birdie.
Eleanor Little
[the Littles are surprised and happy to hear Martha speak.] [happily]
Did you hear that?
Fredrick Little
[happily]
I don't believe it! Her first word; she spoke!
Eleanor Little
[happily]
Of course, she did!
George Little
[happily]
I knew she could do it.
Big deal. When she could fall out of a tree and land on her feet, then I'll be impressed.
Soccer Coach
Wallace! Get up! There we go! That's right! Dig! Dig! Go downfield! Downfield! You guys, spread out! Spread out!
Eleanor
Well, George is getting a workout.
Yeah! What bothers me is that every kid's had a chance to play except Stuart.
Eleanor
There's plenty of time.
Plenty of time? Honey, there's 40 seconds.
Eleanor
You know, he did an excellent job of handing out the orange slices, and that's not as easy as it looks. All right, I admit it. I'm glad he's not in the game. I don't want him to get hurt.
Honey, it's Pee-Wee soccer. Nobody gets hurt.
Player
Irwin, are you okay?
Soccer Coach
Are you all right, Irwin?
Irwin
Do I look all right?
Soccer Coach
Here. Come on.
Referee
Better substitute.
Soccer Coach
Tie game. Well, we could play with just 10.
Wallace
But we have George, so it's like having nine.
Soccer Coach
Wallace, we'll have none of that.
Referee
Come on, coach.
Soccer Coach
Stuart! Go in for Irwin!
Mom, Dad! I'm going in!
Yeah, Stuart!
Eleanor
Oh, dear.
Soccer Coach
All right, Stuart, I want you to watch your tail out there.
Don't worry, coach, I won't let ya down.
Soccer Coach
Now go get 'em.
Player
Let's go, let's go! Come on!
Over here! I'm open! I got it, I got it! I got it!
Eleanor
I'm going down there and snatch him off the field.
Honey, honey. Knowing boys as I do, I think he might find that just a little...
Eleanor
Embarrassing.
Soccer Coach
Get it, George! Go after it!
Wallace
Pass me the ball, lame-o! Come on!
Soccer Coach
George, shoot!
I got it! I got it!
Soccer Coach
SHOOT!
I got it! I got it!
Player
Yeah, I did it!
I have to start wearing a cup.
Eleanor
He just looked so small out there. So... lacking in bigness. Does he really have to go back next week?
Honey, we have to give him room to grow.
Eleanor
I give him room to grow. I let him slice his own banana.
With a spoon.
Eleanor
I let him drive his car to school. No other mother does that.
With George walking right beside him every step of the way.
Eleanor
Well, how much more room do I have to give him?
A little more than you're giving him now.
Maybe Mom was right. Maybe I shouldn't be playing soccer anymore.
Well, what does she want you to go out for?
Painting or dancing.
I guess it's my fault. I'm sorry I kicked you into the goal.
That's okay. Hey, you won the game. That's the main thing.
No. The main thing is I hit Wallace in the face.
Bogeys, 12:00! I got him, Brooklyn! Yeah! Wouldn't it be cool if I actually flew this thing?
Yeah. There's only one problem.
Both
Mom.
Hello, Mrs. Little.
Eleanor
Hi, Will.
Is George home?
Eleanor
He's in with Stuart.
All we need to do is tighten her up and she's ready to fly.
Hi, George. Hi, Stuart.
Hi, Will.
Hi.
Hey, George, you wanna take a break for a while? I brought my PS2.
Yeah, okay.
But, what about the plane?
I wanna play with Will for a while.
Play with Snowbell.
Oh, well. Guess I'll have to finish it myself. If I can just... Oh dear.
Hey, what's that noise?
Sounds like a lawnmower.
Inside the house?
Both
[alarmed]
Stuart!
Whoa!
Stuart! What are you doing?!
I'm not doing anything!
Pull the brake!
Get the book!
This is cool. All my brother does is jam crayons up his nose!
It says, "On takeoff, pull back on the throttle."
Takeoff?! I'm in the air! Snowbell, get outta the way!
Aahhh! Please, don't hurt me!
What's going on?
Oh, nothing. Stuart's just flying in the house.
At least he's indoors; nothing bad can happen.
Watch out! Hit the dirt!
Eleanor
Stuart!
Duck!
Eleanor
Stuart! Stuart! Are you all right?
Are you okay?
I'm-I'm, uh, I'm okay. E-Everything's fine.
No, no-no, I-I'm sure with some glue, we can fix this.
Eleanor
No, we can't. That's going in the trash. It's much too dangerous.
Honey, why don't you take the boys home? I think Stuart and I need to have a little talk.
Eleanor
Good idea. Come on, boys. Let's go home.
She treats me like a baby.
Eleanor
I'm gonna fix you both some lunch.
She just loves you so much. It's hard for her to think of you in danger.
Oh, this has been a bad day. Mom's mad, George doesn't wanna play with me....
I know. But every cloud has a silver lining.
Doesn't that make them kind of heavy?
No, it's an expression, Stuart. You see, the thing about being a Little is that you can look at any situation, no matter how bleak, how hopeless... and still see the bright side. The silver lining.
Like in this situation, the silver lining would be... help me, Dad, because I'm struggling.
George has found a new friend. That means you could find a new friend too.
You're a lot better at this than I am.
I've been a Little a lot longer than you have. Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it. In the meantime, keep your chin up, your back straight, and your heart open.
Then what?
One step at a time.
You're so strong. Are you an athlete?
Uh, well, yeah. I play a little soccer, fly airplanes, race boats.
You can put me down now. My legs are fine. It's my wing that's hurt.
Oh. Yeah... of course. There used to be bandages in here. Hmm... Hey, why don't we try your scarf?
Good idea. My pin, it's... Must've happened when that falcon smashed into me. It was part of our nest when I was a baby. I've had it my whole life. It's the only thing I have left of my mother's.
Aw, gee, that's too bad.
Yeah.
There. How's that?
That's much better. Thank you. So tell me, Stuart Little, do you actually live here?
Oh yeah. I'm a real Little. I'm the middle child. The middle Little.
Cute.
So, where do you live?
You know, here and there.
Wait a minute. You mean you don't have a home?
Once. We lived in a box. Well, not really a box. It was one of those things where people keep their jewelry, you know?
A jewelry box?
Yes! That's what it must have been, a jewelry box. It was wonderful. Well, I've taken too much of your time. I'd better go before it gets dark.
No-no, wait. You can't go out there. Not while you're hurt. You should stay here.
Oh, I couldn't impose. I mean, you'd really do that for me?
Sure, I have just the thing. I'll be right back. Meanwhile, you can use my cat's bed.
You have a cat?!
Oh, don't worry about Snowbell. He wouldn't hurt a fly.
[Outside, Snowbell catches a fly and eats it] [burps]
Whoa, those flies really come back on you. [goes back into the house] Uhh. I try to eat right, and yet, I still feel bloated. Hm. Maybe more food'll help. [eats from his food bowl]
Hi, there. [Snowbell screams in alarm] Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you.
Scare me? That's a laugh! [laughs] Hear that? That was a laugh. [hisses at Margalo, and coughs] Hairball! Major hairball! Ugh! And yet, we continue to lick ourselves. Unbelievable.
Hey, Snowbell. Meet Margalo. She's gonna be staying with us for a while.
Staying?! Are you out of your mind?! Stuart, you can't just drag stray birds in here! What do you think this is, a halfway house?! Look at her, she's filthy! No offense. She could have germs! And how do you know she's not a vagrant or a thief?! Get rid of her!
Eleanor
[off-screen]
Hi, we're home! Sorry we're late.
Little high, little low!
Eleanor
[off-screen]
Little hey, little ho!
What the heck was that?
Stuart Little
Oh, that's just how we greet each other.
Interesting.
Nauseating is more like it. You're in for it now, missy! Oh, Mother Little hates when animals walk in here off the street. When she sees this, she's gonna throw a fit!
Eleanor
[walks in, crouches down, and gently picks up Margalo; softly]
Oh! Such a pretty little birdie!
Found me? He did more than that. He saved my life.
Eleanor
He did?
From a falcon.
What was that?
Eleanor
Stuart saved this little bird from a falcon.
A falcon? They are fierce creatures.
Eleanor
Well, why does the city have falcons? That shouldn't be allowed. Write a letter.
On the other hand, we have a hero here. Way to go, Stuart.
Hey, Dad.
What?
It's a guy thing.
Eleanor
Is it? Isn't it nice that Stuart has a friend?
Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend.
Eleanor
What do you mean?
I mean, he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled.
Eleanor
Stuart?
Mm-hmm.
Eleanor
But he's a baby!
Well, boys start having crushes really young.
Eleanor
Frederick, did you have many crushes?
So, Margalo, can I get you anything else? Whip ya up an omelet? Pop you a tart?
Stuart, I'm full.
Full? You eat like a bird.
Eleanor
Come on, Stuart, time for school.
Oh, I'm not going to school today. I'm staying home to take care of Margalo.
Eleanor
Well, guess again. You are going to school, and I will take care of Margalo. And look both ways when you cross the street, and wear your galoshes, and in art class, don't run with scissors. I'll get your backpack.
Mothers... You know.
Well, I don't really know.
No?
See, my mom just kinda one day... wasn't there anymore.
Ohh. So you've been completely on your own all your life?
You bet.
I'll bet it's been scary.
No. It's been an adventure.
I wish I had some adventures. I'm only allowed to paint.
Hey, life is an adventure. Just walking out that door is an adventure.
Come on, Stu. We're late.
Go for it, kid. The adventure begins!
Whew! That feels like enough adventure for one day. Hey, look! The Yankees won.
Eleanor
There we go. Can you say, "Walk with Mommy"? "Mommy"? "Walk"? Hm. Nothing.
Eleanor
[?]
Margalo, Martha and I are going out for a bit. Can I bring you anything?
No thanks.
Eleanor
Say "Bye-bye, birdie." Say "Bye-bye." Martha. Say "Bye-bye, birdie."
Ahh... fresh air.
You scared me.
What can I say? I'm a scary guy. So, Margalo, what's going on here? You case the joint? Any valuables? Come on, thrill me, chill me.
They ain't got much. The mom's got a ring, but it's only two carrots.
All right, okay, fine. So, what else have they got?
Why don't we just try somewhere else?
Why? Because you're set up here! They trust you, they like you... [smiles slyly] ahh, and maybe, you like them? [Margalo scoffs and tries to fly away, but he follows her] Hey, Margalo, come on, huh? [chuckles] Don't con a conman.
Well, nobody else ever invited me to live with them.
Oh, really? Who found a pitiful orphaned bird, and plucked her out of the gutter? Who shared his food with her? And, I hasten to add, taught her a trade? Who?
I did, right! [sternly] Well, then, straighten up and fly right. And remember, you are here on business. You're not here to play around! [flies away]
Come on, Falcon. When I'm on a job, I never play around.
I'll do the dishes.
Eleanor
Oh, but you did them last night.
For you, I would do dishes every night. That way, I don't have to change the baby.
Eleanor
She just dropped her dolly. I'll just... Frederick!
What?
Eleanor
My ring. It's gone!
What do you mean "it's gone"?
Eleanor
What do you mean "it's gone"? It's gone!
Are you absolutely...
Eleanor
Positive. Unless... I'll call the plumber!
What's going on?
Mom's ring went down the drain. I-I can't reach it.
Hey! Hey, what about me? I can do it. Let me go, Dad.
Go where?
Down the drain. I can bring it back up. It's an adventure.
I don't know, Stuart. It's awfully dark down there.
And smelly, and cold.
But it's Mom's ring. She loves that ring. Come on, Dad. Let me try.
Okay. Now... if it gets too cold, or too scary... you just tell us.
Don't worry, Dad. I can handle it.
Or yank on the string, we'll pull you right up.
Will do.
[Stuart held up his flashlight as Mr. Little lowered the string down the drain.]
How's it so far?
Wet. There's a lot of slimy stuff all over the walls.
What does it look like?
Like the inside of your nose!
Can you see the bottom yet?
No, just more pipe. And--and everything we ate for dinner last week. And the pipe just seems to go on and on and on!
Eleanor
Well, the plumber said... What's going on?
Is that a new top? You know, you--you have such taste. Simple elegance is what I call it.
Eleanor
What's on the other end of that string?
Oh, this string?
Eleanor
Yes.
Well, now, don't get excited, but... someone that you and I love, has volunteered to go down the drain to get your ring.
Eleanor
Stuart?
Good guess, Mom.
Eleanor
[shocked]
Stuart?! You let our son go down the kitchen drain?!
Now, Eleanor, don't--don't be upset. It's all been well thought out. If there's a problem, I simply pull on the string and...
Eleanor
Stuart!
Stuart! Are you okay? Can you hear me?
Hurry! I--I'm slipping!
Eleanor
Get more string!
Great.
Eleanor
[They started to look around for something to pull Stuart out of the drain as Margalo was outside, looking forlorn as she held the ring that she had took.]
There's gotta be string around here someplace.
There is no more!
Eleanor
Well, what else can we use as string?
Spaghetti?
Eleanor
We're out of spaghetti.
Well, do we have macaroni?
Eleanor
But that's too short!
We can tie it together with...
Eleanor
No!
Hang on, Stuart!
Eleanor
[Margalo flies in and snatched the necklace off of Mrs. Little's neck to use it to get Stuart out.]
Margalo, what are you doing?
Stuart, I'm coming! Here, grab on!
Lower, lower! I got it!
Eleanor
Are you all right?
Are you hurt?
Eleanor
Don't scare me like that.
Margalo... you're the best friend I ever had.
Eleanor
What if someone had accidentally turned on the garbage disposal while he was down there? What about that?
I would not have let that happen.
Eleanor
You let him go down the drain.
He wanted to go.
Eleanor
If Martha wanted to go up the chimney or George wanted to go into the toilet, would you let them?
Eleanor, I love Stuart as much as you do. I just don't happen to be quite as...
Eleanor
Emotional? Irrational? What were you gonna say?
I forget.
Eleanor
I know I'm being overprotective, it's just... I can't stand the idea of Stuart getting hurt.
I'm sorry, Stuart.
Rob the Plumber
You people sure like your meat loaf.
You find the ring?
Rob the Plumber
Everything but.
Hey, has anyone seen Margalo? I can't find her anywhere.
Eleanor
Maybe she just went for a walk or a little flight around the neighborhood.
Sure, you know, to strengthen her wing.
Yeah, maybe. But why'd she leave me her pin?
Eleanor
Oh, you know, Stuart... Margalo is kind of a free spirit. Maybe she just felt it was time to go.
Without even saying goodbye?
George! Stuart! Breakfast! Get it while it's hot.
Eleanor
Say, "Mama." Say, "Dada." Say... anything?
Morning, George.
Eleanor
Where's Stuart?
He already left.
Eleanor
He did? Without eating breakfast?
He had to get to school early... because he's in a school play.
Eleanor
Really?
Yes. He plays a mouse. And they rehearse every morning before school.
Eleanor
Well, why didn't he tell us?
He forgot. You know, being worried about Margalo.
Right.
Eleanor
Well, good. This'll keep his mind off it.
Gotta go.
Eleanor
Say, "Oatmeal."
[after Stuart's car overheats]
Oh, boy. This is a sign, Stuart. Like the burning bush…expect it's a carburetor and I'm not Moses. But it's telling us something, let your people go.
We're not giving up.
Oh, why not? Giving up is fun! And look at all the time you save! I'm telling you, Stuart; if more people gave up, there'd be fewer wars.
Eleanor
George.
Hi, Mom.
Eleanor
Hi. Where's Stuart?
You mean he's not home? Oh, I just remembered. He told me to tell you that he's rehearsing again. At Will's house. And he's sleeping over there tonight.
Eleanor
Sleepover? On a school night?
Hey, that's what he said. Gotta go.
Hello?
Hey, Will. It's me, George. If my mom calls, Stuart's at your house, okay?
Huh? Hold on a second. Hello?
Eleanor
Will, hi. It's Mrs. Little. May I speak with Stuart, please?
Stuart?
Eleanor
You know, my son.
Oh, Stuart! You mean now?
Eleanor
Well, now is when I'm calling.
Oh, uh, he just went in the bathroom. I think he's gonna be a while. He brought a magazine.
Eleanor
Well then, is your mother there?
Hold on a second. I told her.
Did she buy it?
Yeah, but now she wants to speak to my mom. What will I tell her?
Make something up. You're smart.
If I was smart, I wouldn't be in this situation. She can't come to the phone right now. She's in the bathroom, too. Um, but not the same bathroom!
Eleanor
Just let her know I called.
Okay, Mrs. Little.
Eleanor
Thanks.
It's all clear.
I owe you one.
Now will you tell me what's going on?
It's too complicated. Later.
Little hi, Little low!
Eleanor
Little hey, Little ho.
Boys home?
Eleanor
Well, George is. But Stuart is rehearsing his play, and then he's sleeping over at Will's house.
He's going without George?
Eleanor
Well, I think it'll give him room to grow.
Eleanor
[Eleanor and Frederick confront George about Stuart's whereabouts, having realized that he has lied to them]
All right, George, where is he?
And this time; the truth.
I'm not sure.
But is it okay to break a promise to your brother?
Eleanor
It's wrong to promise your brother that you'll lie to your parents!
George, listen to the tone of my voice. I want you to tell us where Stuart is.
But it was a promise, brother to brother!
George, I understand. I have a brother. But whatever I promised him, if he was in danger, that would matter more to me than the promise.
Eleanor
George, how would you feel? How would we all feel if anything happened to Stuart?
[Pause] [giving in]
He's at the Pishkin Building. [as they all prepare to leave and find Stuart] Dad?
What?
Am I in trouble?
No, son. You're in big trouble.
[George cringes when he hears this]
Chantal Kreviazuk
[singing]
Look around but don't look down / Everything is unfamiliar waiting to be found / Look ahead but don't look back / Anything's a possibility and you can count on that / Hold on tight and don't let go / It's another small adventure, where it is no one knows / Close your eyes and enjoy the ride / There's so many big surprises out there for us to find / Waking up the sun / Waking up the sky / Waking up the great big universe / Another small adventure / Look at me, I'm strong and free / Everything's a possibility / As long as you're with me
You should be. For all we know, Stuart could be out there right now, lying face-down with his- [Mrs. Little gasps; changes tone] Or, he could be fine! I mean, we don't have to assume the worst. After all, it's not the Little way.
Eleanor
Yes, you're right, I mean, he could be puttering home right now in his shiny little car...
...Smiling and happy...
Eleanor
...His little whiskers fluttering in the breeze.
Eleanor
Yes, George?
I don't think he's puttering home.
Eleanor
[The Littles get out of the taxi to investigate] [shocked]
Who would do this?!
Tiny little vandals.
Eleanor
Stuart!
Stuart, are you okay?
I am now; Margalo saved me.
We saved each other.
What...What did you think you were doing?
Eleanor
[picks Stuart up]
You almost gave me a heart attack.
I'm sorry, mom.
Eleanor
You ran away from home...
I know.
Eleanor
...And you had George lie to us!
Yeah.
Eleanor
Then, why am I so proud of you?
Eleanor
[takes the ring back]
My ring!
Yeah, I took it.
And now, she's giving it back.
Eleanor
[picks up Stuart and Margalo]
I'm just happy to have all of you back.
Thank goodness you're all right!
Snowbell! Where have you been? You wouldn't believe what Stuart and Margalo have been through!
Snowbell...you should have seen it. [taking Stuart and Margalo in his hands] These two were so brave. Let's go home.
[The family heads away] [watching the family go, aghast]
And how about me? I played no part in this?! [angrily] Well, I have had enough! I'm staying right here, folks! Oh, yeah! You'll never see me again!
Eleanor
[after Stuart whispers something to her]
Snow? Want some tuna when we get home?
I-I guess they're flying south for the winter, huh?
I guess.
You've always... dreamed of going, haven't ya? But Falcon never let you.
Every year I'd just watch all the other birds go. The ones who were free.
You're free.
Stuart, we'd be so far apart.
It wouldn't change a thing.
Well....
You're sure you know where you are going? Cause we can call AAA.
Eleanor
We can get you maps, discount coupons.
There's a place in South Carolina where they do the best pecan pie you would ever taste.
I'm a bird. Instinct should take over.
Eleanor
I guess you've been waiting for this a long time.
All my life. Only...
Eleanor
Only what, dear?
Well, now it's not just talk. Now it's the real thing.
Are you scared?
The world's pretty big, and I'm pretty small.
Somebody once told me, "You're as big as you feel." Just spread your wings... and soar.
I'll miss you, Stuart.
I'll miss you, too.
I'll miss all of you. You too, Snowbell.
I'm not gonna cry.
Little hi, Little low!
Littles
Little hey, Little ho!
Yeah, Dad?
What's the silver lining this time?
She'll be back in the spring.
Martha
[They watch Margalo flying away] [waving; first words]
Bye-bye, birdie.
Eleanor
[Her family is surprised to hear her speak] [surprised]
Did you hear that?
Eleanor
[happily]
Of course, she did!
Snowball
[breaking the fourth wall; snarky]
Big deal. When she can fall out of a tree and land on her feet, then I'll be impressed.
