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21 " chocolate is a dairy food; nanny piggins "
― R.A. Spratt ,
22 " Experience has taught me that it is always better to be well rested than to know what you are doing - Nanny Piggins "
― R.A. Spratt , Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan (Nanny Piggins, #2)
23 " I hit my head on it on my first day,’ said Friday. "
― R.A. Spratt , Never Fear (Friday Barnes, #8)
24 " Was I doing something wrong?’ asked Friday. "
― R.A. Spratt , No Escape (Friday Barnes, #9)
25 " I absolutely refuse to let those people at the motor registry take my photograph. Their lighting set-up is terrible. They seem to take cruel delight in making everyone look like they’ve been dead for six months. "
― R.A. Spratt , Nanny Piggins and The Pursuit Of Justice
26 " It must have been some sort of large pneumatic tool.’ ‘Is that a tool with pneumonia?’ asked Melanie. "
― R.A. Spratt , The Plot Thickens (Friday Barnes, #5)
27 " Samantha,' said Nanny Piggins, 'make a note. We will have to give Samson a blood transfusion after afternoon tea. "
― R.A. Spratt , The Nanny Piggins Guide to Conquering Christmas
28 " don’t think this means that we like you, Barnes,’ said Trea. ‘I would be horrified if you did,’ said Friday. "
― R.A. Spratt , Danger Ahead (Friday Barnes, #6)
29 " Were you arresting Mr Fontana?’ asked Melanie. ‘No, why should I arrest him?’ asked Sergeant Crowley. ‘Oh, no reason,’ said Melanie. ‘But he did try to force me to do a star jump this morning, so I assume he’s capable of anything. "
30 " Nanny Piggins was very prudish about gambling because the Ringmaster had once bet that if he tampered with the trajectory of her cannon, he could blast her over the top of the Eiffel Tower. Of course Nanny Piggins had triumphantly sailed over the famous French landmark, but she was very cross to pass the Jules Verne restaurant at the top and not be able to stop for a slice of cake. She had been against gambling ever since. "
― R.A. Spratt , Nanny Piggins And The Race To Power (Nanny Piggins, #8)
31 " Maybe you held up the book defensively and they struck it first?’ said Sergeant Crowley. ‘No, Friday wouldn’t do that,’ said Melanie. ‘She’d be more likely to stick her head in front to protect the book. "
32 " We don’t notice ceiling fans because they are so ubiquitous. It’s odd, really, because the blades are spinning in excess of forty kilometres per hour at such a short distance from our heads.’ ‘You stuck your head in a ceiling fan?’ asked Melanie. "
33 " Have you ever considered seeing a psychiatrist?’ asked Mirabella, looking genuinely scared. Ian came over and studied Friday’s work. ‘I think Friday should be taken to the nurse,’ said Ian. ‘The knock to her head is more serious than we thought. If it’s made her capable of feeling human emotion, she may have suffered brain damage. "
34 " That’s two wild goose chases in one day.’ ‘Shouldn’t it be geese chases then?’ asked Melanie. "
35 " Oh good, it’s the end of history class,’ said Melanie. ‘I didn’t get time to teach you anything,’ complained Miss Bertram. ‘Don’t worry, Miss Bertram,’ said Melanie. ‘We probably wouldn’t have listened anyway. "
36 " Dr Higgenbottom "
37 " It was the inter-house golf championship yesterday,’ said Tom. ‘I’ll just nod and pretend I know what that is, "
38 " drench ed "
― R.A. Spratt , Bitter Enemies (Friday Barnes, #7)
39 " medicinal benefits of mud. "
40 " I could kiss you,’ said Ian. ‘Please do,’ said Melanie. ‘This is all very grim, and some romance would cheer me up. "