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''(We see [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] backstage at his school's spelling bee, looking very nervous)''


'''Arthur:''' Do you think everybody gets nervous before they do something important to them?


'''[[Francine Frensky|Francine]] (as Deborah Franklin):''' Benjamin, do you think you should do this?


'''Arthur (as Benjamin Franklin):''' I have to. ''(Lightning zaps the kite)'' Ouch! Ouch! I did it! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Heyyy! Ouch!


'''Arthur''': This is nothing compared to a lightning storm, so I shouldn't be afraid either, right?


'''[[Herbert Haney]]:''' Next, Arthur Read.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Do you think everybody gets nervous before they do something important to them?</p>


[APPLAUSE]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine (as Deborah Franklin)''': Benjamin, do you think you should do this?</p>


'''Audience:''' Yay! Yahoo! Yeah, yeah, yeah!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur (as Benjamin Franklin)''': I have to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Ouch! Ouch! I did it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Heyyy! Ouch!</p>


[TITLE CARD]
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Arthur, Francine, and Prunella:''' Good morning, Mr. Haney.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': This is nothing compared to a lightning storm, so I shouldn't be afraid either, right?</p>


'''Mr. Haney:''' Everybody ready for the Spellathon?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Herbert Haney''': Next, Arthur Read.</p>


'''[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]:''' Well, the third grade has the best spellers.
<p class="MsoNormal">[APPLAUSE]</p>


'''[[Prunella]]:''' It used to, but now I'm in the fourth grade. I won last year with "endurance". Can you spell "endurance", Arthur?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Audience''': Yay! Yahoo! Yeah, yeah, yeah!</p>


'''Arthur:''' I...N...
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


[FRANCINE GIGGLES]
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Prunella:''' Forget it.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''ALL''': Good morning, Mr Hainey.</p>


'''Arthur:''' It's a good thing the third grade isn't depending on ME to win.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Hainey''': Everybody ready for the Spellathon?</p>


''(Transition to Mr. Ratburn's class)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': Well, the third grade has the best spellers.</p>


(Chitchat from Mr. Ratburn's class)
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': Not now I'm in the fourth grade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I won last year with "endurance". Can you spell "endurance", Arthur?</p>


'''[[Nigel Ratburn]]:''' Quiet, please. Everyone, get your homework out, so I can collect it. An important announcement, people: on Friday, we will have a spelling test.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': I...N...</p>


(the class gasps)
<p class="MsoNormal">[FRANCINE GIGGLES]</p>


It will be a spell-off in Spellathon style. Study hard, because the winners get a special surprise.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': Forget it.</p>


'''Francine:''' What do you think the surprise is?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': It's a good thing the third grade isn't depending on ME to win.</p>


'''[[Buster Baxter|Buster]]:''' Maybe the winner doesn't have to do homework for the rest of the year.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''[[Alan Powers|Brain]]:''' If it means less homework, I want to win. I'm going to study extra-hard.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Francine:''' Me, too.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Quiet, please. Get your homework out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>People, on Friday we will have a spelling test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>It will be a spell-off in Spellathon style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Study hard because the winners get a special surprise.</p>


''(Transition to Francine's room)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': What do you think the surprise is?</p>


'''Francine:''' Oh! I knew I forgot something. There. Now I can really concentrate.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Maybe the winner gets less homework.</p>


'''Brain:''' A-N-T-I-D... Er...
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': If it means less homework, I want to win. I'm going to study extra-hard.</p>


'''[[Mr. Powers]]:''' What word are you struggling with, son?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': Me, too.</p>


'''Brain:''' Antidisestablishmentarianism. I can't remember if it has five I's or six.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Mr. Powers:''' Maybe you should skip down to "antidote".
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


''(Transition to Muffy's room)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': Oh! I knew I forgot something. There. Now I can really concentrate.</p>


'''Computer:''' Dog.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': A-N-T-I-D... Er...</p>


'''[[Muffy]]:''' D-O-G.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Mr. Powers''': What word are you struggling with, son?</p>


'''Computer:''' Muffy...you're...a...genius.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': Antidisestablishmentarianism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I can't remember if it has five I's or six.</p>


''(Transition to Buster's apartment)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Mr. Powers''': Maybe you should skip down to "antidote".</p>


'''Buster:''' [HE YAWNS] Hey! That's it! This oughta do it.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Computer''': Dog.</p>


''(Transition to Arthur's downstairs kitchen)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Muffy''': D-O-G.</p>


'''[[David Read]]:''' [HE HUMS WHILE MAKING A SCULPTURE]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Computer''': Muffy...you're...a...genius.</p>


'''Arthur:''' Dad, this song fits the letters of the first word on my spelling list. A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K...
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': [HE YAWNS] Hey! That's it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This oughta do it.</p>


'''Arthur and David Read (BOTH):''' A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''David Read''': [HE HUMS]</p>


''(Transition to Arthur's clubhouse)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Dad, this song fits the letters of the first word on my spelling list. # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K</p>


'''Arthur:''' A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K! A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K! A-A-R-D...
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur and David Read (BOTH)''': # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K</p>


'''[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]:''' V-A-R-K!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Arthur:''' Don't bother me D.W., I'm studying!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K # A-A-R-D...</p>


'''D.W.:''' Oh that's what you call it! I thought you had ants in your pants.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': # V-A-R-K</p>


'''Arthur:''' Go away.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Don't bother me, DW, I'm studying!</p>


'''D.W.:''' All right. What a grouch!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Oh! I thought you had ants in your pants.</p>


'''Arthur:''' A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K! A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Go away.</p>


'''Buster:''' [STRAINING]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': All right. What a grouch!</p>


'''Arthur''': I said don't bother...
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span># A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K</p>


'''Buster:''' Huh?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': [STRAINING]</p>


'''Arthur:''' Oh, hi, Buster! Done studying?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': I said don't bother...</p>


'''Buster:''' Don't have to. I have this. My good luck C-H-A-R-M - charm. Wanna go to the arcade?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Huh?</p>


'''Arthur:''' I should probably study some more.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Oh, hi, Buster! Done studying?</p>


'''Buster:''' If you know it now, is one more hour really gonna help?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Don't have to. I have this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>My good luck C-H-A-R-M - charm. Wanna go to the arcade?</p>


'''Arthur:''' Maybe you're right. It doesn't feel like I'm getting any better at it.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': I should probably study some more.</p>


'''Buster:''' Face it, pal, some people are born spellers. You're more the..."go have fun" type. They've got the jet game that flips you upside down.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Is one more hour really gonna help?</p>


'''Arthur:''' Okay.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Maybe you're right. It doesn't feel like I'm getting any better at it.</p>


''(Transition to the next day at school)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Face it pal, some people are born spellers. You're more the..."go have fun" type.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They've got the jet game that flips you upside down.</p>


'''Buster:''' You ready for the test, Arthur?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': OK.</p>


'''Arthur:''' The test!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': You ready for the test, Arthur?</p>


'''Francine:''' How much did you study? I woke up early to squeeze in more study time. I know this whole book, even the publisher's address.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': The test!</p>


'''Arthur:''' Buster and I went to the arcade and I forgot to finish studying.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': I woke up early to squeeze in more study time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I know this whole book, even the publisher's address.</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Okay, everyone. Line up for the spelling bee. ...That is incorrect. You may sit down. Jenna, please spell "essential".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Buster and I went to the arcade and I forgot to finish studying.</p>


'''Arthur (in his thoughts):''' What am I gonna do, what am I gonna do?! Maybe if I lean against the heater, maybe my temperature will go up and I can go to the nurse!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': OK, everyone. Line up for the spelling bee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>That is incorrect. You may sit down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Jenna, please spell "essential".</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Arthur, perhaps you can be the first not to get knocked out by this. 'Aardvark'.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': 'What am I gonna do, what am I gonna do?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Maybe if I lean against the heater, maybe my temperature will go up and I can go to the nurse.'</p>


'''Arthur:''' A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Arthur, perhaps you can be the first not to get knocked out by this Aardvark.</p>


'''Francine:''' (laughs)
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': # A-A-R-D-V-A-R-K</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Thank you for the entertainment, Arthur! Francine, spell "pleasant".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Thank you for the entertainment, Arthur. Francine, spell "pleasant".</p>


'''Francine:''' Pleasant - P-L-E-A-S-E-N-T.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': Pleasant - P-L-E-A-S-E-N-T.</p>


'''Ratburn:''' No, I'm sorry.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': No, I'm sorry.</p>


'''Francine:''' What kind of stupid word is that? Pleasant!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': What kind of stupid word is that? Pleasant!</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Arthur and the Brain are our winners! And the surprise you've won is to represent our class in the All-school Spellathon.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Arthur and the Brain are our winners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>And the surprise you’ve won is to represent our class in the All-school Spellathon.</p>


[THE CLASS CHEERS]
<p class="MsoNormal">[THE CLASS CHEERS]</p>


'''Arthur:''' Mr. Ratburn, I don't think I should be in the Spellathon.
<p class="MsoNormal">[SCHOOL BELL]</p>


'''Ratburn:''' You earned the honor, Arthur.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Mr Ratburn, I don't think I should be in the Spellathon.</p>


'''Arthur:''' Yeah, but the thing is, I don't know how to spell anything. A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G. See? I just knew that one word.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': You earned the honour, Arthur.</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Did you study?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Yeah, but the thing is, I don't know how to spell anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>A-N-T-I-N-G. See? I just knew that one word.</p>


'''Arthur:''' Sort of. N-No. Not really.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Did you study?</p>


'''Ratburn:''' It will take some study, but if you really work at it, I know you can do well.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Sort of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>N-No. Not really.</p>


'''Arthur:''' You do?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': It will take some study, but if you really work at it, I know you can do well.</p>


''(Transition to the Read house)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': You do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></p>


'''Arthur:''' And Mr. Ratburn thinks I can do it. I have a lot of studying to do. I have a list of a 100 words to learn.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''D.W.:''' That's only 92 more than you know now.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''[[Jane Read]]:''' D.W.! We'll help any way we can, Arthur.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': And Mr Ratburn thinks I can do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>I have a lot do. I have 100 words to learn.</p>


[D.W. SNEAKS NEAR ARTHUR'S ROOM, THE DOOR CREAKS]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': That's only 92 more than you know now.</p>


'''Arthur:''' E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T - elephant.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jane Read''': DW!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We'll help any way we can, Arthur.</p>


'''Jane Read:''' D.W.!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


[D.W. GASPS]
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Jane Read:''' How about some ice cream?
<p class="MsoNormal">[THE DOOR CREAKS]</p>


'''D.W.:''' Are you bribing me?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T - elephant.</p>


'''Jane Read:''' [SHE CHUCKLES] Yes.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jane Read''': DW!</p>


'''D.W.:''' Okay.
<p class="MsoNormal">[DW GASPS]</p>


''(Transition to Arthur's Clubhouse)''
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>How about some ice cream?</p>


'''Buster:''' Hey, Arthur! You wanna play football?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Are you bribing me?</p>


'''Arthur:''' I have to study. S-O-R-R-Y.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jane Read''': [SHE CHUCKLES] Yes.</p>


'''Buster:''' Sour?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': OK.</p>


'''Arthur:''' Sorry!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


''(Transition to the Read's kitchen)''
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''[[Kate Read|Baby Kate]]:''' Nuhh! Nuhh! Nuhh! Nuhh! [GURGLES]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Hey Arthur! Wanna play football?</p>


'''Arthur:''' My brain hurts. This isn't helping at all! I'm just not a speller.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': I have to study. S-O-R-R-Y.</p>


'''David Read:''' Sometimes it feels like you're not getting it when you actually are. You want a snack?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': Sour?</p>


'''Arthur:''' Absolutely! A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y - absolutely. Hey! That's right!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Sorry!</p>


[DOORBELL]
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''D.W.:''' I got it!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Francine:''' Hi, D.W. Is Arthur there?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Baby Kate''': Nuhh! Nuhh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Nuhh! Nuhh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>[GURGLES]</p>


'''D.W.:''' Sorry, Arthur can't come out to play. He's exercising his brain. But I'm available. I'm not a prisoner of MY vocabulary.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': My brain hurts. This isn't helping at all. I'm just not a speller.</p>


''(Transition to Arthur continuing to study while walking in town) ''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''David Read''': Sometimes it just feels like that. You want a snack?</p>


'''Brain:''' Hi, Arthur!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Absolutely!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y - absolutely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Hey! That's right!</p>


'''Arthur:''' Hey, Brain! How's the studying going?
<p class="MsoNormal">[DOORBELL]</p>


'''Brain:''' Extraordinarily well! Now I'm getting some equipment for the computer program I'm writing in my spare time!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': I got it!</p>


'''Arthur:''' Spare time?!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Francine''': Hi, D.W. Is Arthur there?</p>


''(Transitions to the Read's bathroom as Arthur brushes his teeth) ''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Sorry, Arthur can't come out to play. He's exercising his brain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>But I'm available. I'm not a prisoner of MY vocabulary.</p>


[WATER RUNS]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': Hi, Arthur!</p>


'''D.W.:''' Spell "toothpaste".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Hey, Brain! How's the studying going?</p>


'''Arthur:''' Toothpaste. T-O-O-T-H-P-A-S-T-E - toothpaste. Right?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': Extraordinarily well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Now I'm getting some equipment for the computer programme I'm writing in my spare time!</p>


'''D.W.:''' How should I know?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Spare time?!</p>


''(Transition to the Read's kitchen)''
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Baby Kate:''' [Babbles] Glooba!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Arthur:''' Glooba. G-L-O-O-B-A - glooba.
<p class="MsoNormal">[WATER RUNS]</p>


'''Baby Kate:''' (looks stunned at Arthur)
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Spell "toothpaste".</p>


''(That night before the Spelling Bee, Grandma Thora is fixing Arthur's bowtie)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Toothpaste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>T-O-O-T-H-P-A-S-T-E - toothpaste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Right?</p>


'''Arthur:''' I'm nervous. N-E-R-V-O-U-S - nervous.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': How should I know?</p>


'''[[Thora Read]]:''' You'll do just fine, Arthur.
<p class="MsoNormal">''' '''</p>


''(Transition to Lakewood Elementary at the night of the spelling bee)''
<p class="MsoNormal">''' '''</p>


[CONVERSATION FROM THE AUDIENCE]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Baby Kate''': [Babbles] Glooba!</p>


'''Jane Read:''' You'd better get backstage. Good luck!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Glooba.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>G-L-O-O-B-A -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>glooba.</p>


'''D.W.:''' Don't worry. If you lose, I bet Mom and Dad will let you live in the garage.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Arthur''': G-A-R-A-G-E - garage.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


''(Backstage, the students are waiting for the spellathon to start)''
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': I'm nervous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>N-E-R-V-O-U-S - nervous.</p>


'''Nigel Ratburn:''' Today's the big day. How do you feel?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Thora Read''': You'll do just fine, Arthur.</p>


'''Brain:''' I feel fine! 
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Arthur:''' I wish I were back in bed.
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Prunella:''' They're gonna light the Spellathon torch. It's so exciting!
<p class="MsoNormal">[CONVERSATION]</p>


[AUDIENCE APPLAUSE AND CHEERING]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jane Read''': You'd better get backstage. Good luck!</p>


'''Mr. Haney:''' Welcome to the All-School Spellathon. And now, our contestants.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Don't worry. If you lose, Mum and Dad will let you live in the garage.</p>


[AUDIENCE CHEERING AS THE CURTAIN OPENS, REVEALING THE CONTESTANTS]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': G-A-R-A-G-E - garage.</p>


'''D.W.:''' Go, Arthur!
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


'''Haney:''' Everybody ready? Good luck. Our first word goes to...the Brain. Spell "fear".
<p class="MsoNormal">
</p>


[BRAIN PAUSES AS HE NERVOUSLY SWEATS]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Today's the big day. How do you feel?</p>


Brain?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''':<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I feel fine.</p>


[THE AUDIENCE GIGGLES]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''':<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>I wish I were back in bed.</p>


'''Haney:''' Brain, spell "fear".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': They're gonna light the Spellathon torch. It's so exciting!</p>


'''Brain:''' Fear. F-E-R-E - fear.
<p class="MsoNormal">[APPLAUSE AND CHEERING]</p>


'''Haney:''' I'm sorry. That's incorrect.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Mr. Haney''': Welcome to the All-school Spellathon. And now, our contestants.</p>


'''Brain:''' Are you sure? What dictionary are you using?
<p class="MsoNormal">[CHEERING]</p>


[ARTHUR GULPS]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''': Go, Arthur!</p>


'''Haney:''' Spell "pieces".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': Everybody ready? Good luck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our first word goes to...the Brain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Spell "fear".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Brain?</p>


'''Cat Girl (?):''' - Pieces. P-E-I-C-E-S - pieces.
<p class="MsoNormal">[THE AUDIENCE GIGGLES]</p>


'''Haney:''' No, I'm sorry.
<p class="MsoNormal">Brain, spell "fear".</p>


'''Cat Girl (?):''' I before E except after C, I before E except after C...
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': Fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>F-E-R-E - fear.</p>


'''Haney:''' The word is "champion".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': I'm sorry. That's incorrect.</p>


'''Prunella:''' That's so easy. I see it every day on my award from last year. Champion. C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N - champion.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Brain''': Are you sure? What dictionary are you using?</p>


[AUDIENCE CHEERING]
<p class="MsoNormal">[ARTHUR GULPS]</p>


'''Haney:''' Arthur, spell "suggest".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': Spell "pieces".</p>


'''Arthur:''' Suggest. S-U-G-G-E-S-T - suggest.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Cat Girl (?)''': - Pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>P-E-I-C-E-S - pieces.</p>


'''Haney:''' That is correct.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': No, I'm sorry.</p>


[AUDIENCE CHEERING]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Cat Girl (?)''': I before E except after C, I before E except after C...</p>


'''Prunella:''' You can't beat me! Why don't you just give up?!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': The word is "champion".</p>


'''Haney:''' Prunella, spell "preparation".
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': That's so easy. I see it every day on my award from last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Champion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N - champion.</p>


[PRUNELLA PAUSES AS SHE AND THE AUDIENCE LOOK STUNNED]
<p class="MsoNormal">[CHEERING]</p>


Prunella?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': Arthur, spell "suggest".</p>


'''Prunella:''' Could I have a definition, please?
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Suggest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>S-U-G-G-E-S-T - suggest.</p>


'''Haney:''' Preparation – the process of getting ready.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': That is correct.</p>


'''Prunella:''' Of course. Preparation. P-R-E-P... (pauses) ...E...R-A-T-I-O-N - preparation.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': You can't beat me. Why don't you just give up?</p>


'''Haney:''' I'm sorry, that's incorrect. Now Arthur gets a chance. If you spell this correctly, Arthur, you are the winner. Preparation.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': Prunella, spell "preparation".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Prunella?</p>


[D.W. BLOWS A RASPBERRY]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': Could I have a definition, please?</p>


'''Arthur:''' Preparation. P-R-E-P-A-R-A-T-I-O-N - preparation.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': Preparation – the process of getting ready.</p>


'''Haney''': That's...correct!
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Prunella''': Of course. Preparation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>P-R-E-P…E-R-A-T-I-O-N - preparation.</p>


[CHEERING, D.W. WHISTLES, THEN MR. HANEY HANDS THE TROPHY TO ARTHUR MAKING HIM THE SPELLING BEE CHAMPION]
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': I'm sorry, that's incorrect. Now Arthur gets a chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If you spell this correctly, Arthur, you are the winner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Preparation.</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Absolutely marvelous...
<p class="MsoNormal">[D.W. BLOWS A RASPBERRY]</p>


'''Buster:''' That was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen! Arthur, you're the greatest speller of all time.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': Preparation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>P-R-E-P-A-R-A-T-I-O-N - preparation.</p>


'''Arthur:''' You know the best part of winning is? It's over! 
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Haney''': That's...correct!</p>


'''Ratburn:''' Congratulations, Arthur! I knew you could do it!
<p class="MsoNormal">[CHEERING]</p>


'''D.W.:''' Yeah, but now HE knows he could do it.
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Absolutely marvellous.</p>


(END)
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Buster''': That was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Arthur, you’re the greatest speller of all time.</p>
 
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Arthur''': You know the best part of winning is?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>It's over!</p>
 
<p class="MsoNormal">'''Nigel Ratburn''': Congratulations, Arthur! I knew you could do it!</p>
 
<p class="MsoNormal">'''D.W.''':Yeah, but now HE knows he could do it.</p>
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