Anne of Green Gables (1985)

Patricia Hamilton: Rachel Lynde

Quotes 

• [Marilla meets with Mrs. Barry and Rachel after Anne accidentally got Diana drunk] 

  Mrs. Barry : Marilla, I don't believe a word. Anne Shirley is a conniving, manipulating child and she's pulled the wool over your eyes.

  Rachel Lynde : I always warned you about making that currant wine, Marilla. You said it wouldn't have the least effect on anyone. Well, I ask you.

  Marilla Cuthbert : It isn't meant to be drunk three tumbler fulls at a time! And if I had a child that was so greedy, I'd sober her up with a darn good spanking!

  Mrs. Barry : Oh! So it's my Diana's fault, is it?

  Rachel Lynde : It's the demon liquor's fault. And as I told you for years, if you didn't insist on making that current wine.

  Marilla Cuthbert : [Marillla quickly then cuts in furious anger]  My current wine is famous all over the island, Rachel Lynde, as you very well know. And the Reverend Allen himself is not opposed to taking a bit when he comes calling. And as for Christian virtue: making a little wine for a refreshment is far less sinful than meddling in other people's affairs!

  Rachel Lynde : Oh!

• [Rachel Lynde's comment, to Marilla, on Anne's insulting remarks, toward her] 

  Rachel Lynde : Mark my words, Marilla. That's the kind puts strychnine in the well.

• Rachel Lynde : [after seeing Matthew riding in the buggy to get Anne]  Oh, my afternoon is spoiled.

• [commenting on Anne's dramatic apology] 

  Rachel Lynde : Her tongue appears to be hinged in the middle, but she may turn out all right.