A Little Princess (1986–1987)

Miriam Margolyes: Miss Amelia

Quotes 

• Miss Minchin : Beg Miss Lavina's pardon.

  Sara Crewe : No I won't beg her pardon because it was her fault!

  Miss Minchin : Beg her pardon!

  [Sara bites her lip] 

  Miss Minchin : Don't laugh at me you insolent child!

  [slaps Sara] 

  Miss Amelia : Mirah!

  Sara Crewe : I wasn't laughing, I was thinking.

  Miss Minchin : What?

  Sara Crewe : I was thinking it would be a surpise if I turned out to be a princess after all. Wouldn't it?

• Miss Minchin : I admit I never *liked* the girl.

  Miss Amelia : Because she could see through you, that's why! She knew you for what you are, a pity-less, hard-hearted woman who cares for nothing but money!

  Miss Minchin : How dare you Amelia! Without my care for *money* as you put it, you would still be a frumpish nursemaid in...

  Miss Amelia : I would rather be a *frumpish nursemaid* than accept your values a moment longer!