Wolves Say The Darndest Things -
Part Four

"Wolf will win the jackpot and then Virginia will love him even more. But if Wolf wins, then Virginia gets the mirror. And then Virginia goes home!"

"Oh cripes!"

- Wolf, talking to himself

"Bad luck sir."

"Thank you. Tickety-boo. Another."

- Croupier and Wolf

"I've never seen anyone as happy to lose as you sir."

"Oh well, have you ever been in love, miss?"

"Just the once sir. To a knight. But he was married."

"Too bad."

- Croupier and Wolf

"Lovely balcony this. Fresh air out here."

"I am never gonna be able to get home. I'm gonna be stuck here for the rest of my life. I should feel terrible, but...is it this place, or...?"

"Oh Virginia! I can't conceal it from you any longer - something has just happened to me."

"Me too."

"I just-it has?"

"Tell me it's just this town."

"It is a magic love town. But flowers only grow where there's seeds. Fireworks only happen when there's stuff in the rockets already."

"Maybe there is destiny."

"There most certainly is."

"Maybe I really am supposed to be with you..."

"You most certainly are."

{They move in to kiss, but she pulls away} "Maybe we should see how Dad's getting on."

- Wolf and Virginia

"We're still waiting for you to collect your winnings."

"Shhh, shhh! There's...okay...huff, puff."

- Casino Manager and Wolf

"They say money doesn't bring you happiness, but it certainly brings a smile to my face!"

"Oh dear. I wish I could say the same."

- The Elf and Wolf

"Bravo!"

"Grr! Shh! Stop, stop clapping."

"Wolf. Speak to me."

"She's back. Where is she?"

"I know you're there. Why is it I can see you, and never your companions? Who is it that protects them?"

"I don't know nothing."

"Has this girl got you under her thumb? That's pathetic. If you'd killed her when I told you, all this would be over."

"Go away. Shoo!"

"This game is nearly played out. And you are part of my plan. You always have been."

"No, no. I'm not listening to you. Not ever!"

- The Casino Manager, Wolf and The Evil Queen

"What am I gonna do? What am I gonna do?"

"What am I gonna do?"

"I'll give her the money, even if it means I will lose her. It's the only honorable thing to do."

"Yes. Then she can get home safely. And the Queen will not get to her."

"Of course you're gonna have to kill yourself the moment she's gone. Your life won't be worth living."

"Won't it?"

"Of course not!"

"I didn't think so either."

"Wait a minute, though. She may be leaving, but that's no reason not to go for it anyway. Propose marriage. Give her enough money to buy the mirror, but spend the rest on presents for a marriage proposal!"

"Good idea."

"Then it's all fair. Then she has a choice; home or me."

"Thanks!"

"Don't mention it!"

- Wolf, talking to himself

"Is this the best restaurant in town?"

"Do you know what time it is? Go away."

"No, I wish to make a reservation, I need the entire restaurant. It's for a marriage proposal. Now you're gonna have to start work immediately. The dishes I have in mind will need obsessive attention, and a great deal of marinating and preparing. Now, I want rrromantic food, food that will sweep her off her feet...but also glue her to her seat. I want her to feel as if she's had a meal that has changed her life! This, must be the finest meal ever cooked."

"I am the greatest chef in the Nine Kingdoms. Folks travel hundreds of miles just to eat my food."

"Yeah, well my date's from a different dimension so don't slip-up."

"There's thirteen main courses!"

"Too much?"

"Not if you're really hungry I guess. How many other guests?"

"Just the two of us."

"Two?! I thought you were gonna say twenty. This is far too much food for two people."

"Oh, you're right. Skip the soup."

- Wolf and the Chef

"I still have tons and tons of money left! I can give the rest to Virginia, and she then can still buy the mirror! Oh! Cripes! You fool! I almost forgot the most important thing. {Rushes into shop} Excuse me, I would like to buy a ring-"

"Just one moment please, sir. Morning duties."

"I'm in a real hurry, I need to buy-"

"If you please, sir. I won't keep you. {All the clocks chirp in the hour together} Now sir, was there, was there something I-" {A single clock chirps by itself, after the others have finished. The jeweller moves towards it}

"I have money." {The jeweller picks the clock off the wall and disappears behind a door, from where we then hear something odd; the sound of something gasping for life, then a gunshot. The jeweller returns, without the clock}

- Wolf and the Jeweller

"I need an engagement ring, and not just any ordinary ring."

"We don't sell ordinary rings, sir. Tell me a little about the lady. Is she a big girl?"

"No. Succulently slender. Lean."

"Plain or pretty?"

"She's gorgeous! Are you trying to insult me?"

"Most assuredly not sir. I'm simply trying to fit the ring to the lady. Some rings might... overwhelm a lady."

"No ring is more beautiful than my Virginia."

"Ah, sir. How romantic. She sounds like a girl in a million."

"Ten million. A hundred million."

"Then I shouldn't insult you by showing you these everyday gold and diamond engagement rings."

"Gold and diamond..."

"Or even these, handmade by royal dwarves."

"Dwarves?"

"Feast your eyes, instead, on these. {He opens a box full of rings which jump up and down, pleading that Wolf choose them} I don't wish to be indelicate sir, but these rings are disgracefully expensive."

"Money is no object."

"You're my kind of gentleman, sir. {He closes the box}

"Oh, those are pretty nice-"

"Oh no, no no, sir. I have something...unique in mind for you. {Opens a sealed box in which lies a single ring}

" 'How I long to linger, on your sweetheart's finger.'"

"'Tis a Singing Ring, sir."

"Huff puff. A Singing Ring? I have to have it."

"The woman who slips this upon her finger will have no choice. She will simply say...'I do'."

"Are you sure?"

"No Singing Ring has ever received a rejection."

"Never?"

"It comes with a lifetime love guarantee."

"I'll take it."

"It's yours for the paltry sum of seven thousand Golden Wendells."

"Seven thousand? Howl! Seven thousand?! Oh!"

"Is there a problem sir? There are more modest rings for less important ladies-"

"No! No, no. I'll take it."

- Wolf, The Jeweller and The Singing Ring

"'I will love and chuckle, on your girlie's knuckle.'"

"Oh this is gonna be the happiest day of my life!"

"'I will never fidget, jammed upon her digit.'"

"Shh, shh, shh. You'll spoil the surprise."

"'I'll be sweet and fresh, wrapped around her flesh.'"

- The Singing Ring and Wolf

"Anthony, listen to me. On no condition allow this wolf alone with your daughter tonight."

"Why not?"

"You need to ask? Think where you are; the love capital of the Kingdoms. She will come back completely dishevelled."

"Boy, I'm ravenous! I've been fasting all day. I could eat a regiment of horses."

"You know, I need to have a few words with you."

"About what Ton'?"

"I think you know what I'm worried about."

"Is it your hair? I know, it's falling out-"

"Not my hair! My daughter. Yes, I need to know...if your intentions are honourable."

"No, not really."

"No?!"

"Well I can't deny it! I'm bordering, hovering, teetering on the dishonourable."

"He'll have her on her back before you can say 'happy ever after'."

- Prince, Tony and Wolf

"Don't worry Tony. Your daughter's safe in my hands."

"You're kissing that girls virginity goodbye, Anthony."

- Wolf and Prince

"'You are the luckiest man in the land,'"

"I know."

"-'cause you've got a Singing Ring in your hand.'"

"Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.You'll spoil the surprise."

"Who are you talking to?"

"Nobody. To the restaurant, driver. And drive as rrrromantically as you can."

"Where's that music coming from?"

"Do you like it? It's a tune. I had it especially composed for you. It's called 'A Time For Commitment.'"

- The Singing Ring, Wolf and Virginia

"Without a doubt, you are the most corky girl in the whole of the Nine Kingdoms."

"I bet you say that to all your girlfriends."

"You are my first girlfriend."

"What?! No...first as in...first ever?"

"Yes. A wolf mates for life. Am I not your first boyfriend?"

"No, God, I've been out with loads of guys..."

"Oh."

"Oh, but...nothing serious. I have a hard time trusting people. I just never want to jump unless I'm sure somebody's gonna to catch me."

"I'll catch you. And if I miss for any reason I'll sit by your bedside and nurse you back to health."

- Wolf and Virginia

"Cripes."

- Wolf and Virginia together, after their first kiss

"I have a present for you. A very special present."

"'You are the luckiest girl in the land, 'cause we've got a beautiful wedding planned.'"

- Wolf and The Singing Ring

"Why was I ever stupid enough to think that a girl like her would fall for an animal like me?"

"'Where's she gone? It's all gone wrong.'"

{Wolf howls}

- Wolf and The Singing Ring

"Now you see what I told you all along. You are nothing without me. Will you come back to me? Will you turn back to me now?"

"Yes."

- The Evil Queen and Wolf

Part Three

Part Five

{PLACES OF INTEREST, Pg.3} {PHOTO GALLERY, Pg.4} {ARTWORK, Pg.5} {SHOPPING, Pg.6} {WOLVES SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS, Pg.7} {ANOTHER KINGDOM?, Pg.10} {WILLIAM'S WISHING WELL, Pg.13} {BACK ISSUES, Pg.20}

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