loaf.
You find the ring?
Everything but.
Has anyone seen Margalo?
I can't find her anywhere.
Maybe she just went for a walk
or a little flight around the neighborhood.
Sure, to strengthen her wing.
Yeah, maybe. But why'd she leave me her pin?
Oh, you know, Stuart...
...Margalo is kind of a free spirit.
Maybe she just felt it was time to go.
Without even saying goodbye?
What are you doing?
I think I know what happened.
I think that falcon got her.
- Yeah?
- I'm going to find her.
And don't try to talk me out of it.
I've made up my mind.
Are you crazy? You can't go out there.
Because I'm too small? Let me tell you
something, you're as big as you feel.
Then let me come with you.
No, I need you to stay and cover for me.
Cover for you? How?
Make something up. You're smart.
Stuart, she's just a bird.
No, George, she's my friend.
And when you're friends with Stuart Little,
you're friends for life.
Well, ifyou won't let me come,
at least get somebody to go with you.
Snow!
The good silverware's in the dining room.
Take anything, but don't hurt me.
It's me. Stuart.
You. This better be important.
Margalo's still missing.
I should've been more specific.
I meant important to me.
I'm going to look for her. I hoped you'd come.
Look, Stuart, do yourself a favor.
Buy a parakeet and forget her.
I can't forget her.
She's in terrible trouble and I have to help her.
I mean what am l, a man or a...
...mouse?
Is that a trick question?
It's important. You got to help me.
And why would I do that?
Well, because we're family...
...and because I'd do the same for you.
And if you don't, and the Littles ask where I am,
George'll say you ate me.
What?
Why you little rat!
You know something?
Everybody thinks you're so nice.
You're not so nice.
Come on! It'll be fun. It's an adventure.
Hey! Mario Andretti, slow down.
Let's pace ourselves.
I'll have a heart attack.
I think I'm having a thrombosis
and I don't even know what it means.
George! Stuart! Breakfast!
Get it while it's hot.
Say, "Mama."
Say, "Dada."
Say anything?
'Morning, George.
Where's Stuart?
He already left.
He did? Without eating breakfast?
He had to get to school early...
...because he's in a school play.
Really?
Yes. He plays a mouse.
And they rehearse every morning before school.
Why didn't he tell us?
He forgot.
You know, being worried about Margalo.
Right.
Good. This'll keep his mind off it.
Got to go.
Say, "Oatmeal."
Oh, boy. This is a sign, Stuart.
Like the burning bush.
Except it's a carburetor and I'm not Moses.
But it's telling us something.
Let your people go!
- We're not giving up.
- Oh, why not?
Giving up is fun.
And look at all the time you save.
I'm telling you, if more people gave up,
there'd be fewer wars.
Bill.
George.
Hi, Mom.
Where's Stuart?
He's not home?
Oh, I just remembered.
He told me to tell you that he's rehearsing again.
At Will's house.
And he's sleeping over there tonight.
Sleepover? On a school night?
Hey, that's what he said. Got to go.
Hello?
Hey, Will. It's me, George.
If my mom calls, Stuart's at your house, okay?
Hold on a second.
Hello?
Will, hi. It's Mrs. Little.
May I speak with Stuart, please?
- Stuart?
- You know, my son.
Oh, Stuart. You mean now?
Well, now is when I'm calling.
Oh, he just went in the bathroom.
I think he'll be a while. He brought a magazine.
- Well, then, is your mother there?
- Hold on a second.
- I told her.
- Did she buy it?
Yeah, but now she wants to speak to my mom.
What will I tell her?
Make something up. You're smart.
If I was smart, I wouldn't be in this situation.
She can't come to the phone right now.
She's in the bathroom, too.
But not the same bathroom!
- Just let her know I called. Thanks.
- Okay, Mrs. Little.
- It's all clear.
- I owe you one.
- Now will you tell me what's going on?
- It's too complicated. Later.
Little hi, Little low.
Little hey, Little ho.
- Boys home?
- Well,