In "I Capture the Castle" by Dodie Smith, Miss Marcy encourages creativity among her students. She highlights the rarity of writing paper in their household and emphasizes her reluctance to waste precious sheets from her exercise book, a treasured gift from the Vicar. Instead of discarding valuable materials, she cleverly improvises by removing pages from her library record, fostering a sense of rebellion and resourcefulness in the group.

The act of taking pages from a government property adds a playful thrill to their writing session. The children gather around the table, united in their mission, and they elect Miss Marcy as their chairman. This moment illustrates the camaraderie and inventive spirit of the characters as they navigate the challenges of limited resources while pursuing their passion for writing.