Frederick Little
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.
6th most-quoted character in Stuart Little 2 (2002): in 18 of its 82 quotes
Most scenes with: Eleanor Little (13), George (10), Stuart (9)
Yeah! What bothers me is that every kid's had a chance to play except Stuart.
More lines from Frederick Little
3 quotes
Frederick Little
A little more than you're giving him now.
Frederick Little
Is that a new top? You know, you--you have such taste. Simple elegance is what I call it.
Scenes with Frederick Little
14 scenesIsn't it nice that Stuart has a friend?
Frederick Little
Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend.
What do you mean?
Frederick Little
I mean, he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled.
Stuart?
Frederick Little
Mm-hmm.
But he's a baby!
Frederick Little
Well, boys start having crushes really young.
Frederick, did you have many crushes?
Frederick Little
[smiling]
I'm still having one.
Frederick
What?
Am I in trouble?
Fredrick
No, son. You're in BIG trouble.
[George cringes when he hears this]
Soccer Coach
Wallace! Get up! There we go! That's right! Dig! Dig! Go downfield! Downfield! You guys, spread out! Spread out!
Well, George is getting a workout.
Frederick
Yeah! What bothers me is that every kid's had a chance to play except Stuart.
There's plenty of time.
Frederick
Plenty of time? Honey, there's 40 seconds.
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.
Frederick
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!
Frederick
Yeah, Stuart!
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!
I'm going down there and snatch him off the field.
Frederick
Honey, honey. Knowing boys as I do, I think he might find that just a little...
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.
He just looked so small out there. So... lacking in bigness. Does he really have to go back next week?
Frederick
Honey, we have to give him room to grow.
I give him room to grow. I let him slice his own banana.
Frederick
With a spoon.
I let him drive his car to school. No other mother does that.
Frederick
With George walking right beside him every step of the way.
Well, how much more room do I have to give him?
Frederick
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.
Hi, Will.
Is George home?
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!
Frederick
What's going on?
Oh, nothing. Stuart's just flying in the house.
Frederick
[alarmed]
Flying in the house?!
At least he's indoors; nothing bad can happen.
Watch out! Hit the dirt!
Stuart!
Duck!
Stuart! Stuart! Are you all right?
Frederick
Are you okay?
I'm-I'm, uh, I'm okay. E-Everything's fine.
Frederick
No, no-no, I-I'm sure with some glue, we can fix this.
No, we can't. That's going in the trash. It's much too dangerous.
Frederick
Honey, why don't you take the boys home? I think Stuart and I need to have a little talk.
Good idea. Come on, boys. Let's go home.
She treats me like a baby.
I'm gonna fix you both some lunch.
Frederick
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....
Frederick
I know. But every cloud has a silver lining.
Doesn't that make them kind of heavy?
Frederick
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.
Frederick
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.
Frederick
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?
Frederick
One step at a time.
Found me? He did more than that. He saved my life.
He did?
From a falcon.
Frederick
What was that?
Stuart saved this little bird from a falcon.
Frederick
A falcon? They are fierce creatures.
Well, why does the city have falcons? That shouldn't be allowed. Write a letter.
Frederick
On the other hand, we have a hero here. Way to go, Stuart.
Hey, Dad.
Frederick
What?
Frederick
It's a guy thing.
Is it? Isn't it nice that Stuart has a friend?
Frederick
Well, I don't think Stuart thinks of her as a friend.
What do you mean?
Frederick
I mean, he's smitten. He's infatuated. He's bedazzled.
Stuart?
Frederick
Mm-hmm.
But he's a baby!
Frederick
Well, boys start having crushes really young.
Frederick, did you have many crushes?
Frederick
[smiling]
I'm still having one.
Frederick
I'll do the dishes.
Oh, but you did them last night.
Frederick
For you, I would do dishes every night. That way, I don't have to change the baby.
She just dropped her dolly. I'll just... Frederick!
Frederick
What?
My ring. It's gone!
Frederick
What do you mean "it's gone"?
What do you mean "it's gone"? It's gone!
Frederick
Are you absolutely...
Positive. Unless... I'll call the plumber!
What's going on?
Frederick
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.
Frederick
Go where?
Down the drain. I can bring it back up. It's an adventure.
Frederick
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.
Frederick
Okay. Now... if it gets too cold, or too scary... you just tell us.
Don't worry, Dad. I can handle it.
Frederick
Or yank on the string, we'll pull you right up.
Will do.
Frederick
[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!
Frederick
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!
Well, the plumber said... What's going on?
Frederick
Is that a new top? You know, you--you have such taste. Simple elegance is what I call it.
What's on the other end of that string?
Frederick
Oh, this string?
Yes.
Frederick
Well, now, don't get excited, but... someone that you and I love, has volunteered to go down the drain to get your ring.
Stuart?
Good guess, Mom.
Frederick
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...
Frederick
[The string snaps, much to Mrs. Little's shock]
Now you can be upset.
Stuart!
Frederick
Stuart! Are you okay? Can you hear me?
Hurry! I--I'm slipping!
Get more string!
Frederick
Great.
[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!
Well, what else can we use as string?
Spaghetti?
We're out of spaghetti.
Frederick
Well, do we have macaroni?
But that's too short!
Frederick
We can tie it together with...
No!
Frederick
Hang on, Stuart!
[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!
Are you all right?
Frederick
Are you hurt?
Don't scare me like that.
Margalo... you're the best friend I ever had.
What if someone had accidentally turned on the garbage disposal while he was down there? What about that?
Frederick
I would not have let that happen.
You let him go down the drain.
Frederick
He wanted to go.
If Martha wanted to go up the chimney or George wanted to go into the toilet, would you let them?
Frederick
Eleanor, I love Stuart as much as you do. I just don't happen to be quite as...
Emotional? Irrational? What were you gonna say?
Frederick
I forget.
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.
Frederick
You find the ring?
Rob the Plumber
Everything but.
Hey, has anyone seen Margalo? I can't find her anywhere.
Maybe she just went for a walk or a little flight around the neighborhood.
Frederick
Sure, you know, to strengthen her wing.
Yeah, maybe. But why'd she leave me her pin?
Oh, you know, Stuart... Margalo is kind of a free spirit. Maybe she just felt it was time to go.
Without even saying goodbye?
Frederick
George! Stuart! Breakfast! Get it while it's hot.
Say, "Mama." Say, "Dada." Say... anything?
Frederick
Morning, George.
Where's Stuart?
He already left.
He did? Without eating breakfast?
He had to get to school early... because he's in a school play.
Really?
Yes. He plays a mouse. And they rehearse every morning before school.
Well, why didn't he tell us?
He forgot. You know, being worried about Margalo.
Frederick
Right.
Well, good. This'll keep his mind off it.
Gotta go.
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.
George.
Hi, Mom.
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.
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?
Will, hi. It's Mrs. Little. May I speak with Stuart, please?
Stuart?
You know, my son.
Oh, Stuart! You mean now?
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.
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!
Just let her know I called.
Okay, Mrs. Little.
Thanks.
It's all clear.
I owe you one.
Now will you tell me what's going on?
It's too complicated. Later.
Frederick
Little hi, Little low!
Little hey, Little ho.
Frederick
Boys home?
Well, George is. But Stuart is rehearsing his play, and then he's sleeping over at Will's house.
Frederick
He's going without George?
Well, I think it'll give him room to grow.
[Eleanor and Frederick confront George about Stuart's whereabouts, having realized that he has lied to them]
All right, George, where is he?
Frederick
And this time; the truth.
I'm not sure.
Frederick
[sternly]
George, it is never okay to lie to your parents.
But is it okay to break a promise to your brother?
It's wrong to promise your brother that you'll lie to your parents!
Frederick
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!
Frederick
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.
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?
Frederick
What?
Am I in trouble?
Frederick
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
Frederick
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.
Yes, you're right, I mean, he could be puttering home right now in his shiny little car...
Frederick
...Smiling and happy...
...His little whiskers fluttering in the breeze.
Yes, George?
I don't think he's puttering home.
Frederick
Tiny little vandals.
Frederick
[The Littles find Stuart and Margalo after landing]
Stuart!
Stuart!
Frederick
Stuart, are you okay?
I am now; Margalo saved me.
We saved each other.
Frederick
What...What did you think you were doing?
I'm sorry, mom.
You ran away from home...
I know.
...And you had George lie to us!
Yeah.
Then, why am I so proud of you?
Yeah, I took it.
And now, she's giving it back.
Thank goodness you're all right!
Snowbell! Where have you been? You wouldn't believe what Stuart and Margalo have been through!
Frederick
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!
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....
Frederick
You're sure you know where you are going? Cause we can call AAA.
We can get you maps, discount coupons.
Frederick
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.
I guess you've been waiting for this a long time.
All my life. Only...
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!
Frederick
[And with that, Margalo flies off and disappears into the sky.] [Last lines]
Stuart?
Yeah, Dad?
Frederick
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.
Frederick
[surprised]
I don't believe it! Her first words! She spoke!
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.
