Stuart Little. Garth Williams

      ‘It’s one of my dimes,’ said Stuart.

      ‘Is it, now?’ said the conductor. ‘Well, I’d have a fine time explaining that to the bus company. Why, you’re no bigger than a dime yourself.’

      ‘Yes I am,’ replied Stuart angrily. ‘I’m more than twice as big as a dime. A dime only comes up to here on me.’ And Stuart pointed to his hip. ‘Furthermore,’ he added, ‘I didn’t come on this bus to be insulted.’