Since Colin’s thirteen-year-old daughter is an important part of Lizzie’s Surprise, I thought it would be fun to chat with her. I was a little worried about getting her into trouble at school, but she assured me it wouldn’t be a problem so …
Lily: Good evening, Victoria.
Tori: Tori, please. It’s lovely to meet you.
Lily: You too. And you’re sure I’m not getting you into trouble for talking on the phone after hours?
Tori: Well, (giggles), I’m currently sat on the floor of my wardrobe and my roommate is at chess club, so she’ll likely be gone for hours … it’s perfectly fine.
Lily: Alrighty then, let’s get started. Tell me about a time you got in trouble with your parents.
Tori: Parent. It’s just Dad and me. So, when I was nine, Dad and I were at our London flat and, as usual, he was buried in paperwork. I’d been begging him for days to take me to the midnight release of the latest Harry Potter book, but I reckon he forgot so … um …
Lily: C’mon, Tori. It can’t be that bad.
Tori: Righto. He forgot about it and was out to dinner with Auntie Nora, so I took the tube to the release party that I wanted to go to and … it was glorious, at least until Dad got home and realized I was missing. He was … honestly, I’ve never seen him that angry. He arrived at the bookstore just after midnight and dragged me home without saying a word, and he confiscated my book for an entire week. Oh, and instead of traveling to Singapore and Tokyo with him, I was sent back to Snowhill and forced to spend two hours a day reading to my great grandmamma, Lady Frances. I suppose I deserved it, but it was worth it!
Lily: As a fellow Harry Potter fan, I’d have to agree with you! What do you do to have fun?
Tori: Horseback riding, football (you Yanks call it Soccer), and ballet.
Lily: What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done at school?
Tori: A few harmless pranks here and there, but this interview will likely top the list.
Lily: Way to make me feel guilty.
Tori: Sorry! It will only top the list if I’m caught.
Lily: Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen, then! If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Tori: Easy. I’d be a horse. There’s nothing like a good gallop!
Lily: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Tori: Haggis. Ugh. Good I’m not a Scot.
Lily: What flavor of ice cream would you be and why?
Tori: Chocolate because it’s sweet and decadent and always makes you feel better.
Lily: A young woman of excellent taste. What about your favorite cartoon character?
Tori: Minnie Mouse as we share a passion for fashion.
Lily: Good choice. Hmm. What about your favorite candy bar?
Tori: Cadbury Crunchie. And now you’ve made me hungry.
Lily: Sorry. I’ll send you a carton. If you were to change your name, what would you change it to and why?
Tori: I wouldn’t. I’m rather fond of my name. Victoria Helena Blake. Rather elegant and classic.
Lily: Does your name have any special meaning? Were you named for anyone?
Tori: Dad chose Victoria because he wanted me to be strong and brave. Helena is for my grandmother, Helen.
Lily: Do you have a pet?
Tori: It’s never been practical to have a dog or a cat of my own, but I do have a horse called Daisy at Snowhill. I’d adore a small menagerie of my own.
Lily: What about siblings? Any brothers or sisters?
Tori: That would be impossible as my parents’ divorced before I was a year old. I’ve heaps of cousins, but a brother or sister would be lovely.
Lily: One last question and then I’ll let you go. Who is your hero?
Tori: That’s an easy one. My Dad. He’s the best. I just wish …
Lily: What do you wish Tori?
Tori: I reckon he’s a bit lonely, though he’d never admit it. My wish is that he finds someone to love, someone to love him back.
Lily: Ah. True love! Now that’s a wish worth making! I guess we’ll have to close our eyes and toss our coins …
Tori: And cross everything. Now I must go before they come back round for bed check.
Lily: Good plan! Getting you tossed out of boarding school is not on my to-do list. Thanks for talking to me, Tori.
Tori: My pleasure. Cheers!
Lily: Good evening, Victoria.
Tori: Tori, please. It’s lovely to meet you.
Lily: You too. And you’re sure I’m not getting you into trouble for talking on the phone after hours?
Tori: Well, (giggles), I’m currently sat on the floor of my wardrobe and my roommate is at chess club, so she’ll likely be gone for hours … it’s perfectly fine.
Lily: Alrighty then, let’s get started. Tell me about a time you got in trouble with your parents.
Tori: Parent. It’s just Dad and me. So, when I was nine, Dad and I were at our London flat and, as usual, he was buried in paperwork. I’d been begging him for days to take me to the midnight release of the latest Harry Potter book, but I reckon he forgot so … um …
Lily: C’mon, Tori. It can’t be that bad.
Tori: Righto. He forgot about it and was out to dinner with Auntie Nora, so I took the tube to the release party that I wanted to go to and … it was glorious, at least until Dad got home and realized I was missing. He was … honestly, I’ve never seen him that angry. He arrived at the bookstore just after midnight and dragged me home without saying a word, and he confiscated my book for an entire week. Oh, and instead of traveling to Singapore and Tokyo with him, I was sent back to Snowhill and forced to spend two hours a day reading to my great grandmamma, Lady Frances. I suppose I deserved it, but it was worth it!
Lily: As a fellow Harry Potter fan, I’d have to agree with you! What do you do to have fun?
Tori: Horseback riding, football (you Yanks call it Soccer), and ballet.
Lily: What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done at school?
Tori: A few harmless pranks here and there, but this interview will likely top the list.
Lily: Way to make me feel guilty.
Tori: Sorry! It will only top the list if I’m caught.
Lily: Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen, then! If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Tori: Easy. I’d be a horse. There’s nothing like a good gallop!
Lily: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Tori: Haggis. Ugh. Good I’m not a Scot.
Lily: What flavor of ice cream would you be and why?
Tori: Chocolate because it’s sweet and decadent and always makes you feel better.
Lily: A young woman of excellent taste. What about your favorite cartoon character?
Tori: Minnie Mouse as we share a passion for fashion.
Lily: Good choice. Hmm. What about your favorite candy bar?
Tori: Cadbury Crunchie. And now you’ve made me hungry.
Lily: Sorry. I’ll send you a carton. If you were to change your name, what would you change it to and why?
Tori: I wouldn’t. I’m rather fond of my name. Victoria Helena Blake. Rather elegant and classic.
Lily: Does your name have any special meaning? Were you named for anyone?
Tori: Dad chose Victoria because he wanted me to be strong and brave. Helena is for my grandmother, Helen.
Lily: Do you have a pet?
Tori: It’s never been practical to have a dog or a cat of my own, but I do have a horse called Daisy at Snowhill. I’d adore a small menagerie of my own.
Lily: What about siblings? Any brothers or sisters?
Tori: That would be impossible as my parents’ divorced before I was a year old. I’ve heaps of cousins, but a brother or sister would be lovely.
Lily: One last question and then I’ll let you go. Who is your hero?
Tori: That’s an easy one. My Dad. He’s the best. I just wish …
Lily: What do you wish Tori?
Tori: I reckon he’s a bit lonely, though he’d never admit it. My wish is that he finds someone to love, someone to love him back.
Lily: Ah. True love! Now that’s a wish worth making! I guess we’ll have to close our eyes and toss our coins …
Tori: And cross everything. Now I must go before they come back round for bed check.
Lily: Good plan! Getting you tossed out of boarding school is not on my to-do list. Thanks for talking to me, Tori.
Tori: My pleasure. Cheers!
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