A little of the Scott Act

Posted by Bruce Kahl September 18, 2005In reply to A little of the Scott Act posted by Lynn Myrick on September 18, 2005

What does the Canadian expression,"A little of the Scott Act" mean?

The Scott Act was introduced to build on the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. It was part of a series of laws intended to curb and finally ban all immigration to the United States from China.

I think the phrase you posted is from "Anne's House of Dreams" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

It seems one of the characters in the book is stating that a cup of lemonade may be spiked with a "a little of the Scott Act" in reference to a bigoted and prejudiced family member.