Speedy quotes from The Animals of Farthing Wood

Speedy

(To Whistler, on a frozen pond) Of course it is more difficult when the pond is frozen over, although on the other hand fish do tend to be rather sluggish when it's cold, which makes our job easier. So you see, with a little perseverence we can be as successful in Winter as in the Summer. Though of course, we must be careful not to stay in one place too long due to the danger of being frozen in situe.

Speedy

I've just had a word with the hare female. She saw it all. It was the poachers alright, and she told me they'd got a fox. Shot dead, right between the eyes he was! Didn't stand a chance. Mind you, he can't have suffered much. Died at once apparently. Still, makes you think doesn't it? One minute you're here, the next you're not. Far better you enjoy life while you can, that's what I say.

Speedy

(About Owl) I wouldn't bother telling her, let her find out for herself.

Kestrel

Isn't that rather mean?

Speedy

Serves her right, she's mean and self-righteous and pompous and-

Whistler

I think we get the picture, dear.

White Stag

She is an extremely silly weasel, and her extreme silliness no doubt caused her to deliver the wrong message. But I do not think there was any maligned intention in what she and her accomplice did.

Weasel

So does that mean we can get our own back by dunking them in the pond as well?

Owl

(makes a nervous hoot) Ooh... er...

White Stag

Perhaps an apology would satisfy you.

We're sorry.

(To Owl) We're waiting...

Owl

We're... sorry.

Weasel

Don't worry. It was worth it just to hear you say that!