Book title: The Cider House Rules
Author: John Irving
Film director: Lasse Hallström
Crosspatch Artist: Fidelia
Bookdrop location: Lucky Bakery, Austin, TX
Bookdrop date: 5/17/2015
Note: Thomas had always enjoyed transporting passengers from place to place, and he had always thought that everyone enjoyed their own jobs as well. But one morning, he noticed that Sodor's mayor, Sir Toby Hatt, seemed unhappy. "I wonder about this pensive expression on your face, Sir Toby," Thomas said. Sir Toby replied, "Thomas, sometimes I feel that I should not be here. I feel that I should perhaps use my spider-like abilities for something more than being mayor."
"That's a wonderful idea, Mr. Mayor," said Thomas. "I would be glad to take over your job for you. The motto of my office will be: With great potency comes great accountability."
"I think I shall stay right where I am, Thomas," said Sir Toby Hatt, a touch too quickly.