- Theodora: [to Celia and Max] Miss Evans says that you should never yell at a child. If you're angry, just lean in and whisper quietly. It's scarier.
- Allie: [to Celia and Max] That was more of a joke.
- Theodora: [to Celia and Max] Miss Evans says that good parenting lies somewhere between "Don't do that" and "What the heck."
- Max: It seems you're the only one who hasn't danced yet.
- Allie: [With a nervous gulp] Fergus hasn't.
- Max: [Smiling while looking over at Fergus and then back at her] I think I'd rather dance with you.
- Allie: Your judgment is obviously impaired.
- Max: [Nodding and holding out his hand] It has been for sometime.