How we cite our quotes: (Book Title.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
An INTRODUCTION is to introduce people, but Christopher Robin and his friends, who have already been introduced to you, are now going to say Good-bye. So this is the opposite. (House.Contradiction.1)
This is Milne's announcement at the beginning of his second Pooh book. As readers, our expectations are suddenly shifted from looking for a representation of childhood, to a narrative about how Christopher Robin will change over time.
Quote #2
Last week when Christopher Robin said to me, "What about that story you were going to tell me about what happened to Pooh when—" I happened to say very quickly, "What about nine times a hundred and seven?" (House.Contradiction.2)
Again, in the "contradiction," Milne gives us more specifics about what CR's transformation will entail. While in the first book, he (the narrator) is more than happy to begin a story upon request, in the second book he prompts the shift away from storyland to school-land. And we all know that Storyland is way more fun.
Quote #3
There, still, we have magic adventures, more wonderful than any I have told you about; but now, when we wake up in the morning, they are gone before we can catch hold of them. (House.Contradiction.2)
Unfortunately, growing too old for the imaginary play and stories also means forgetting them. Not only do they occur through dreams instead of intentional narratives, but they also disappear just as easily.