Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Patricia Hamilton: Rachel Lynde
Quotes
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[Marilla meets with Mrs. Barry and Rachel after Anne accidentally got Diana drunk]
Mrs. Barry : Marilla, I don't believe a word. Anne Shirley is a conniving, manipulating child and she's pulled the wool over your eyes.
Rachel Lynde : I always warned you about making that currant wine, Marilla. You said it wouldn't have the least effect on anyone. Well, I ask you.
Marilla Cuthbert : It isn't meant to be drunk three tumbler fulls at a time! And if I had a child that was so greedy, I'd sober her up with a darn good spanking!
Mrs. Barry : Oh! So it's my Diana's fault, is it?
Rachel Lynde : It's the demon liquor's fault. And as I told you for years, if you didn't insist on making that current wine.
Marilla Cuthbert : [Marillla quickly then cuts in furious anger] My current wine is famous all over the island, Rachel Lynde, as you very well know. And the Reverend Allen himself is not opposed to taking a bit when he comes calling. And as for Christian virtue: making a little wine for a refreshment is far less sinful than meddling in other people's affairs!
Rachel Lynde : Oh!
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[Rachel Lynde's comment, to Marilla, on Anne's insulting remarks, toward her]
Rachel Lynde : Mark my words, Marilla. That's the kind puts strychnine in the well.
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Rachel Lynde : [after seeing Matthew riding in the buggy to get Anne] Oh, my afternoon is spoiled.
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[commenting on Anne's dramatic apology]
Rachel Lynde : Her tongue appears to be hinged in the middle, but she may turn out all right.