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One of the things I love to do from time to time is do an interview with some of my characters to get a feel for their take on their stories–what would they do? Why did they do this? Why did someone else do that? It’ a fun way to really get to know a character. And, since I plan to make Essie a bit more prominent in the next Meddlin’ Madeline book, I started thinking about this interview. You know, for the future. But Essie has a mind of her own and wanted to talk NOW. So here we are.
Essie Chandler, folks!
Me: Hi there, Essie! So happy to have you today.
Essie: Hello.
Me: So, you got to meet the almost infamous Madeline Brown.
Essie: Yeah.
Me: *blinks* Now don’t talk my ear off….
Essie: I won’t.
Me: Some might say you and Miss Brown were a lot alike. What do you say to that?
Essie: I don’t think so.
Me: Why not? What’s different about you?
Essie: She’s smart. And older. And she has to be all proper. I can just be a kid. Yeah. We’re different.
Me: Do you think she would have been like you as a little girl if she could have been?
Essie: Probably– if her a’nt would let her.
Me: Have you met Mrs. Farnsworth?
Essie: No, but Jimmy says she’s the real meddler in that family.
Me: Jimmy might have a point there. Um… Did you have fun rowing on the pond?
Essie: *looks around* Not really–not until me and Jimmy toppled the boat. Miss Madeline’s hair looked all funny half up and half hanging down.
Me: Do you think she’ll send you on more errands?
Essie: Maybe–if Ma says I can.
Me: Do you think she’ll have more adventures?
Essie: Yeah.
Me: *takes deep breath* Well, what makes you say that?
Essie: That snake Smythe. He’s still here, ain’t he?
Me: Point taken. What about Miss Merton. Do you think Mr. Smythe will get back in her good graces?
Essie: *shrugs*
Me: Just give us your best guess.
Essie: Haven’t met her. But I hear she ain’t too bright. Prob’bly.
Me: Essie, are you nervous?
Essie: Wouldn’t you be? That thing is recording me without anyone touching it.
Me: Oh, my tablet–it’s just…
Essie: I gotta go. Ma needs me for… something. Bye.
Well, there you have it. Essie’s gotta go. For something. She’s not confident on Edith’s ability to withstand Vernon’s *ahem* charms, she’s fond of Madeline with her hair half-up and down, and she might be helping out with errands in the future. Let’s hope “Ma” says it’s okay, shall we?
Tina at Mommynificent says
Ha ha ha!! That was hilarious. I love that girl!
Faith Derickson says
Chautona, you are such a tease! 😀 But it’s so fun! Can’t wait to read Essie and can’t wait for the next Madeline book!
Courtney says
This made me giggle. Thanks!
Rita Neve says
Cwhat fun. I like Essie. I’m looking forward to getting to know her better.