Original subtitles

After the botch I made of things last time,

I'm asking the whole family's permission.

Because those tires are meant for a honeymoon trip

to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

-I think she's afraid. -Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear the song of the road again.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are

and you're heading straight for a heart attack.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.

You don't love me, Rose?

JOHN-BOY: There was a growing independence in our family

as we grew older.

With the years, we became more individual,

often holding firm and differing opinions,

approaching life from diverse directions.

But let joy or sorrow come to one, it always came to us all.

To be faced, to be shared, to be experienced together.

When the Waltons needed to be a family,

we came together as one.

Now, you stay close where I can see you, John Curtis.

I'll be right back.

(ROSE CHUCKLES)

-STANLEY: Ahoy there, Jim-Bob. -Hey, Stanley, how you doing?

What you got there? New tires?

Yeah, they're still mighty hard to come by.

Yeah? Well, don't sell them all today. I may require a set.

Aren't those I sold you a while back?

Yeah, but I've got some thoughts about the open road, Jim-Bob.

New treads for new trails!

(CHUCKLES) That's not a bad slogan, is it?

Yeah, but I thought you said your traveling days were over.

Life is change, Jim-Bob. Life is change.

I sure hope Miss Rose is over at the house.

Yeah, mostly Rose is at home.

STANLEY: Good.

Okay, thanks a lot. Okay, see you later.

Well, now, Miss Virginia,

I think we've done enough work for one day.

Why don't we get John Curtis

and we'll go bake some cookies, huh?

Cookies? I know I've been an old grouch today, and I'm sorry.

I wonder where that boy's got to?

Come on, John Curtis, we're going to bake cookies!

Come on.

(CHUCKLES)

Woo-hoo!

John Curtis! John Curtis!

John Curtis!

John Curtis!

ROSE: Ben! Ben!

Rose? What's the matter?

Have you seen John Curtis out here anywhere?

Well, he knows to stay away from me. It's dangerous.

I went in the house for one minute.

When I came out he was gone.

I'll help you. Did you try the barn?

-No. -Well, let's go!

(CHUCKLES)

Oh, my goodness, John Curtis, are you lost?

Anyone with you?

(CHUCKLING)

Suppose I just drive you home, huh?

Come on.

John Curtis!

John!

BEN: John Curtis!

Oh, Ben. Ben, I'm so worried.

-I don't know where he is. -Oh, Stanley.

My dear Miss Rose, what on earth is the matter?

(SOBBING) Oh, Stanley, John Curtis has disappeared!

-But don't... -And it's all my fault!

Oh, no, no, no, he hasn't. I just found him down the road.

-What? -Yeah.

(ROSE EXCLAIMS IN JOY)

Hey, John Curtis.

(ROSE EXCLAIMS)

Here he is, your prized package.

(ALL LAUGHING)

My dear wonderful, naughty, bad boy!

(ROSE SOBBING)

Thank you, Stanley.

Why don't you come with me

and we'll have a nice man-to-man talk, huh?

(ROSE SIGHS IN RELIEF)

Rose, are you alright?

This is such an enormous relief, it just took my breath away.

Well, now you take time and catch your breath, Miss Rose.

Oh, Stanley, I'm perfectly fine.

I just get a little heartburn every now and again.

It's just nerves, is all.

Oh, my dear, I can't tell you how wonderful that is.

We've been all over at the barn...

Just what kind of a job does she have, Cindy?

She's a receptionist and that's the best part.

She gets to meet people every day.

Oh, well,

I don't think you could find a job here like that.

It doesn't have to be here and also the same job, too.

-Janie commutes from Westham. -Oh!

She's got a husband and a couple of kids.

And they've never been happier.

I didn't think you were listening.

That's all you've been talking about for the past few weeks.

You want a job,

you can hold this shelf for me.

I envy Mary Ellen and Erin.

They've got jobs that make them feel important.

Not always, Cindy. But it is nice making your own living.

-Can't argue with that. -It's all this spare time.

I mean, making curtains and...

It's just not enough to fill up my day.

It could be a learning experience for her, Ben.

I don't know, I haven't even looked.

Maybe nobody would hire me.

Well, I'll always give you a reference for shelf-holding.

(BEN SNIGGERS)

Janie says the most important thing is to budget your time.

She and Steven share in all the household responsibilities.

That way, the time they spend together

is that much more meaningful.

And you know that Cindy would never let you

or Ginny be neglected.

Oh, I'm not worried about that. It just seem funny, that's all.

If you want it, I'm all for it.

(CHUCKLING) I don't believe it!

CINDY: (EXCLAIMING) Thank you!

I'm a nice guy, Erin.

JOHN-BOY: Mmm.

Wonderful supper, Rose.

Like to come back to New York with me?

Oh, I like it better when you come here.

I'm not so keen about traveling anymore.

Stanley is. He's talking about buying four new tires off me.

STANLEY: Well, that's true.

Are you leaving again, Stanley?

Don't try to change his mind. I need the money.

What's this all about?

Well, I had planned to talk to Rose about it first.

If you want, we'll all leave and you can do the dishes and talk.

(CHUCKLING) Nope, no.

I prefer that you all stay right here

because I have some wondrous news.

I have just received a fine promotion at the paper

with a substantial increase in salary.

-MARY ELLEN: That's great. -Congratulations, Stanley!

Stanley Perkins, I'm so proud of you! What a job you've done.

Well, thanks to you all. I mean, every single one of you.

Especially you, Rose, believing in me the way you have.

(STANLEY AND ROSE LAUGHING)

STANLEY: It's alright.

After the botch I made of things last time,

I'm asking the whole family's permission.

Because those tires are meant

for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

(MARY ELLEN CHUCKLES)

Well, you have my permission, Stanley.

MARY ELLEN: Mine, too! Just set the date, Stanley.

Yeah, but it's Rose's permission that's most required

and I don't have that yet.

I'm just never ready for this question.

Travel wherever you want.

Dancing, Miss Rose, picnics all over the country.

There's so many exciting things to be done together.

Oh! Well, I never did stop loving you.

Love is the only answer to the question.

(JASON PLAYING PIANO)

That's not fair.

You can't keep her away permanently, Stanley.

You'll have to move in with us.

Well, now that I can afford to pay my share,

I'll be glad to oblige.

If Rose wishes it.

(MARY ELLEN GIGGLES)

(ALL LAUGHING)

ERIN: Oh, Jim-Bob. STANLEY: Good idea, Bob.

What are you doing? Skating?

(ALL LAUGHING)

Rose, will your son come to give you away?

-That would be nice. -Nobody needs to give me away.

That's for young brides who wear white.

Aren't you gonna wear white?

You never wear white in a second marriage, Elizabeth.

That dress you all made for me will be perfect.

We can throw you a shower.

(CHUCKLING) No! Well, I don't want to sound ungrateful.

It's dear of you to want to do things,

but we don't want any fuss.

Not just one little shower, Rose?

I forbid it. We don't need a thing.

-MARY ELLEN: Except each other? -Oh, that's nice.

That's right. We'll just get married, go away and come back

and that's all.

Oh, Rose, that doesn't sound very romantic.

Well, it's enough excitement just talking about it.

It's got my tummy in a whirl. I think I'll go get some bicarb.

Well, what about the reception?

If you keep it up, we'll elope!

Oh, don't do that. You wouldn't have a wedding book.

I love the pictures of the ceremony,

then the reception afterwards.

And the happy couple running off to their car.

Well, that'll be a first.

When Burt and I were married, the camera broke!

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Come in.

Ah!

You're not feeling well, are you, Rose?

It's just heartburn. It'll pass, it always does.

You're taking an awful lot of bicarb.

Settles my stomach down.

You'll be seeing Dr. Cole for your blood test.

Tell him about these spells you've been having.

Heartburn, that's the size of it.

Well, he'll prescribe something for you. Remember to tell him.

Alright, just for you.

-Thanks. -Thanks, Mary Ellen.

I keep thinking it's from eating my own cooking too long.

As you can see, I eat quite a bit of it.

But I would appreciate it if you could skip that feeble joke

about the best exercises,

pushing away from the table, Dr. Cole.

(LAUGHS)

Sit down, Rose.

Mary Ellen said that you could probably prescribe something

for this condition that...

I will if you give me a chance.

Now, the problem is not heartburn.

I suspect you know that yourself.

I've always called it that.

It's been going on for quite some time, hasn't it?

Oh, I suppose. Lately, though...

It happens oftener and lasts longer.

I want you to start those right away.

And that doesn't mean sometime soon.

Put one underneath the tongue

anytime you have a chest pain.

What do you call these spells?

Well, they're not heart attacks, yet.

They're warning signs, to slow down.

Learn to take things very easy.

Now, how on earth would I do that, Dr. Cole?

By changing.

Get rid of responsibilities. Lead a less strenuous life.

I wouldn't know how to begin, and I couldn't if I knew.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are and you're heading straight

for a heart attack.

(DOOR OPENING)

(MARY ELLEN & ERIN LAUGHING)

What was I supposed to say?

ROSE: My goodness, is it the right time?

That's not a very warm welcome, Rose.

-Oh! -What did the doctor say?

Oh, nothing. He took some blood, and I guess he looked at it.

Oh, where does my mind go?

-MARY ELLEN: I'll go. -We'll get it.

Good, you'd better if it's fit to eat.

ERIN: Now, don't worry, nothing's burned.

Well, did he prescribe something for your heartburn?

Oh, he said any antacid would keep it in check.

Talk about your nervous bride-to-be.

I think I'll go stretch out for a while,

as long as I have such good help.

I've never known Rose to take to her room

unless something was wrong.

Well, she hasn't been acting like herself lately.

This all started when she and Stanley decided to get married.

-I think she's afraid. -Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear the song of the road again.

ROSE: Oh!

(ROSE CHUCKLING)

-ROSE: Hi! -Hello!

CINDY: Rose, we've the most wonderful news.

Well, I can always stop for good news.

Cindy got a job in Charlottesville.

Ben, I wanted to tell her!

-You can tell her the rest. -You mean there's more?

Well, it's really a decorator's shop and I'm just on trial.

There's so many things. I want to buy them all!

She must have the job to pay for them.

She's bound to try, and I want her to.

Sounds like just the ticket.

And you're not to worry about Ginny.

BEN: Neither are you. We've already got that planned.

It's a nursery, near the shop.

With nobody here her own age to play with,

I think it'll be a good experience for her.

Sounds just perfect! I'm happy for you, all three of you!

(ALL LAUGHING)

Thank you. Well, we'll go tell her.

ROSE: Bye.

If ever a toast were called for,

it's this one to dear Rose and dear Stanley.

MISS MAMIE: And to your happiness, always.

Well, I salute you ladies, Miss Emily, Miss Mamie,

and my very dear Miss Rose.

Well, my throat will be parched

if I don't toast to all of you, and so I do.

(ROSE COUGHS)

And now, there's tea. Tea for the timid.

As Papa used to say.

(CHUCKLING) Well, then I'd best have a cup.

I need to keep my wits about me these days, such as they are.

Now, Sister?

Yes, Sister, I think it's time.

You will do us the greatest favor if you permit us to hold

your wedding reception here.

How very generous.

Please do honor us and dear Papa's house

with your acceptance.

Oh, don't everybody keep looking at me.

MISS MAMIE: Oh, but it's up to you, Rose and Stanley.

Oh, he's deferring to her, Sister.

As I expect to for the balance of my life.

(BOTH LAUGH)

You couldn't be kinder, ladies, but you'll have to be patient.

Everything's just racing by me right now

and I do need time to catch up.

MISS MAMIE: Of course, you do.

Would you like to come in?

Rose, what's changed?

Nothing's changed. It's just as I said,

everything's moving too fast for me.

Well, you're welcome to all the time you need.

Stanley, you are the soul of patience.

Well, I don't feel patient.

I mean, I want you to set the date.

I want us to get on with our lives together.

And I want you to tell me what's wrong.

Something's very different.

No, it isn't. Everything is perfectly fine.

Rose, you're forgetting I know you very well now.

Alright, Stanley, it's different.

I have come to realize that I like my life exactly as it is.

I'm used to it. It's comfortable.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.

I'm sorry, but it's true.

You don't love me, Rose?

How's the novel coming, John-Boy?

It's coming, thanks.

It's because you've always all been such an inspiration to me.

-Do you mean that? -But it sounds good, doesn't it?

You know, you used to be nice.

ROSE: Now then, here we are.

BOTH: Good morning. ROSE: Hello.

Now that we're all assembled, I've something to say

and I don't want any fuss about it.

You sound like my old sergeant, Rose.

(ALL LAUGHING)

Now, let me get this set here.

As I look back,

it all started with Stanley's promotion and his raise.

And just as fast as it got started, it's over.

-JASON: What's over? -The wedding plans.

Now, Stanley knows it and now you do and I don't want any...

It's from all of us.

It's your wedding present.

Maybe you should just open it anyways.

There's no need.

MARY ELLEN: It's because you didn't have any pictures

of your first wedding.

Kind of funny. The first time, a wedding and no camera,

and now, a camera and no wedding.

-Are you sure, Rose? -I am.

Now look, I'm sure if you take it back to the shop,

they'll give you your money back.

We'll call you as soon as your order is ready, Mrs. Winslow.

Thanks a lot.

I just don't believe it, Cindy. You've done it again!

It's my biggest sale, yet.

And Mrs. Winslow can be so difficult.

I know.

Oh, Cindy, you were just made for this job.

This is the third important sale you've made since you joined us.

Fourth, Mrs. Bassett.

Oh, yes, fourth.

I think it's because I enjoy the work so much.

And you know, I really like dealing with the people.

Yes, I've noticed.

And it has occurred to me

that you deserve a bonus for getting these orders.

Really?

If you'd consider joining me on a permanent basis,

perhaps as an Assistant Manager.

I don't know what to say.

With the additional personnel, I could begin to expand.

And I think you could share in the responsibility

of running the shop.

It would mean long hours and hard work,

but I'll make it well worth your while.

I see.

Well, that would be nice.

I do have some ideas on those things.

-You don't sound very excited. -Oh, I am.

I don't know, Mrs. Bassett. Can I think about it?

I suppose.

But I would like a decision as soon as possible.

Believe me, I would've welcomed an opportunity like this

when I was starting out.

Sometimes I just don't understand

young people these days.

Drew, you're being silly.

Of course, I still love you.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

I got to go get the door. I do. Bye-bye.

Well, hello! We've missed you, stranger!

Thank you, Elizabeth.

(CLEARS THROAT)

I need to bother Miss Rose, if she's about.

Sure.

(DOOR OPENING)

Stanley, what a nice surprise.

Well, surprise, I'm certain.

I wanted you to have this, Miss Rose.

Remember when we won it? At the Elk Spring Dance?

Thank you.

I'll keep it for a while, and then you can have it.

I'm leaving, Rose.

You're leaving here?

I've given my notice to the paper and I'll be moving away.

I'm sorry. I had hoped that we could remain friends

and see each other now and then.

That's not possible.

I realized I have to forget you completely.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But

I couldn't leave without saying goodbye.

If you say so, Stanley.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Rose.

Stanley gone already?

Yes, Elizabeth. He's decided to move away.

-What's going on? -Rose called it spring cleaning.

-We did that last month. -Yes, but we're doing it again.

So if you're smart, you'll get out of here while you can.

Where's John Curtis?

I don't know. I just clean rugs around here.

Well, well! Hi! How are you?

Did you have a good day, huh? Come on.

Selling the furniture?

Everything's been brushed or aired.

And if you sit there long enough,

you'll be washed, waxed and polished.

Is this Rose's idea?

Certainly isn't mine. You wanna help?

I got a delivery to make, fortunately! Good luck!

Rose, what is going on around here?

Well, now you're not to walk on this floor just yet.

It's got to dry. Phew!

Let me take this from you. Come on.

Why don't you just sit down for a while?

Well, I think I will.

Oh, I have had the most wonderful time today.

I tell you, when I woke up this morning,

I could just feel my spirits start to soar!

Well, just take it easy.

Oh, I feel fine, Mary Ellen. Don't you see?

It's such a wonderful sense of relief

now that I've called the marriage off.

It was wrong. Well, this proves it, doesn't it?

Oh, it's just such a weight off my shoulders, let me tell you.

Something has sure charged you up.

MARY ELLEN: How about your heartburn?

Well, it improves daily.

If you two are gonna sit here,

why don't you go play in the tree house until we're finished?

Place looks fine to me. What do you think, Ben?

Never looked better.

Such praise!

I've never been more flattered in my life.

BEN: Thank you. JASON: You're welcome.

ERIN: Hi! MARY ELLEN: Oh, baby, hi.

(GINNY CRYING)

Poor Ginny, she's been cranky all day.

I think she missed her mommy.

-I'll take her up and bathe her. -I'll take care of her.

Oh, no. I've been missing her all day.

Me, too.

GINNY: Mommy!

-Welcome home. -Hi.

-How was today? -Great. I made two more sales.

Mrs. Bassett said she's never had so much success

with a new girl before.

ERIN: That's great!

I hope she's given you a commission.

Well, not yet. But a couple of days ago, she offered me a bonus

if I accepted the new Assistant Manager's job!

-She offered you that? -On a permanent basis.

Congratulations! Why didn't you tell us?

I wanted to think about it a bit before I said anything.

Oh, Cindy, you'll love working full time.

(CHUCKLING) Besides, you get out of a lot of housework that way.

I can see that.

What's that funny smell?

That's the lemon oil in Rose's new floor polish.

She's turned this place inside-out,

and worked herself into a fine state of exhaustion

in the meantime.

We saved some supper for you.

Oh, thanks. Maybe later.

I want to spend some time with Ginny right now.

Okay.

You've probably heard the best cup of tea around

is at the Baldwin house.

Yes, but I'm afraid the ladies haven't invited me

into their inner circle as yet.

Well, then pretend you have a cold. It works wonders.

The problem is with that, that we ministers get demerits

for subterfuge.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

Well, then, just come right out and ask.

Alright, I will.

What is it you're trying so hard to conceal, Rose?

I was talking about the Baldwins.

Yes, I know. But what is it?

You know, if you tell me, we can share the burden,

so your load will be lighter.

-There isn't any burden. -Rose.

I made the decision not to marry Stanley Perkins.

It was mine to make

and I made it because I prefer my life as it is.

-You do? -Yes, I do!

Nobody seems to believe me, but it's true.

(SCOFFS)

I don't believe you.

That's a mighty strange thing for a minister to say.

Rose, if... What are you looking for?

Nothing, nothing.

-You left these in the kitchen. -I need to keep them with me.

Rose has a heart condition, Reverend Marshall.

Oh, Mary Ellen.

Those pills aren't any antacid. They're nitroglycerin tablets.

That is some burden to carry, isn't it?

Rose, don't you think it's time you started trusting

the people who love you?

(CRYING) I can't stand people to hover over me,

and I can't tolerate the "poor-old-thing" look

in their eyes.

Who's been looking at you like that?

No one and I don't want them to start!

Stanley doesn't know, does he?

No, and please don't carry this news to him, please.

I won't. You're gonna have to do that yourself.

We will leave it as it is.

It wouldn't be right to tie that man down with a sick wife.

Now, don't tell me it would.

You're gonna let him move away thinking you don't love him?

MARSHALL: Rose,

I don't think you're being fair to Stanley.

I think the man is entitled to know the truth.

Go ahead. I'll wait here.

I don't think he's here. He's often gone this time of day.

His car's here.

Well, he could be out walking. He likes a good walk.

Rose!

Alright.

Mary Ellen, I'm afraid.

Just talk to him. You'll both feel better.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Rose!

Stanley, the children insisted that I come.

Well, please come in.

Sit over here.

It's always been my most comfortable chair.

Really, this is quite nice.

Well, I always thought of it as temporary.

And so it has been.

Well, how are all the young Waltons?

Oh, fine. Busy, doing.

Stanley, I'm not well.

-What can I get you? -Nothing, nothing. I have pills.

I don't want to talk about this,

but everybody says it's fairer to you.

Please, tell me about it.

Well, the doctors found a little something with my heart.

In addition to the pills, I have to do less,

take it easy, whatever that means.

That day with John Curtis,

I thought you were just overwrought.

I was and I've got to give that up, too.

Stanley, marriage to me would mean life on the sidelines.

Rocking away, while other people dance and travel,

and I won't do that to you.

But it's not entirely up to you, Rose.

Yes, it is.

I believe you still love me, Rose.

Too much to have you sit out the rest of your life.

I love you, Rose. I want to marry you.

I don't care about your health...

If you love me,

you won't put me under pressure, Stanley.

-I can't stand it. I just can't! -Rose!

Rose!

I'm just about starved.

You'd better hurry it up, Cindy.

You don't want to be late for work.

Especially with the big promotion on the way.

Young lady, how do you like me brushing your hair

this morning, huh?

-Cindy? -I know, you're hungry.

I just have a lot of work to do today.

And I have a long drive into Charlottesville.

You've never called it "long" before.

I want you to look just perfect for nursery school.

I can't have anybody thinking I'm a slovenly mother, can I?

You know, I think you're changing

into a real young little lady.

A little bit each day.

Wish I'd be here to see every bit of it.

GINNY: Mommy.

-Here are your eggs, Rose. -And here's some toast.

Well, isn't this a treat.

BEN: I almost forgot that my sisters can cook.

Thought you might like some apple butter.

What will you do to top this when my birthday comes around?

We'll serve it to you in bed.

Got Ginny playing with John Curtis upstairs.

MARY ELLEN: I think he's missed her.

How've you been feeling, Rose?

Like a queen. Here, let me get you...

No, you sit down and finish your breakfast, Rose.

We'll take care of Cindy.

This is silly. I'm not to be molly-coddled.

Let them take care of you for a while, Rose.

Well, you can be killed with kindness, you know.

Anybody needs to take care of Rose, I'm gonna be right here.

ERIN: What about your job and the promotion?

What's going on, Ben?

-This is all news to me. -But it meant so much to you.

I know. But being here means a lot to me, too.

I won't hear of this. Not on my account.

I'm doing this for me, Rose.

JOHN-BOY: You sure about this, Cindy?

What about your career?

I can work anytime. But right now, my career is here.

Every time I pick up Ginny from nursery school, she changes.

Just a little bit.

And I don't want to miss one moment of it.

There you go, Stanley. It's gonna cost you a whole nickel.

-You getting ready to pull out? -Pardon?

For Richmond.

Oh, I'm packed. On my way, Ike.

I guess you came to say your goodbyes, huh?

I'm not really a man for farewells,

but I didn't come all the way over here from Rockfish

just for a pack of gum.

Sure I'm sorry to hear about you and Rose not getting married.

Especially over something as simple as angina.

Come again?

Chest pains. I got them, too.

(CHUCKLING) I take the same medicine as Rose does.

You do?

Sure, I had to. Ever since my heart attack.

I didn't know you'd had a heart attack.

Yeah. Three years ago. Pretty bad one, too.

They didn't think I was gonna pull through.

And I probably wouldn't have if it hadn't been for Corabeth.

I guess Corabeth made you take it pretty easy for a while, huh?

Yeah, but then she let me lead a more active life

when I got feeling better, too.

She was always there when I needed her.

Yeah. The way I want to be there for Miss Rose.

She's afraid she's gonna cramp my style.

Take it from me, it's more than that.

She's afraid she's gonna die on you.

Well, thank you for the gum.

Stanley,

Rose was in here just a little while ago.

And I just happen to know that

she's taking her morning constitutional

over by Drucilla's Pond.

Thank you.

We thought you'd be gone by now.

I'm on my way.

To your sister's?

Elvira's. She a pleasant sort, you know.

How is Miss Rose?

Oh, she says she's tired of taking.

Taking care of herself, taking walks and taking pills.

But she's well?

She sure misses you.

Jim-Bob!

She does.

(STANLEY CLEARS THROAT)

Will these tires get me to Richmond, Jim-Bob?

They're still in pretty good shape.

If you're planning on going cross-country, I don't think...

I'll drive here first and buy a full set.

Well.

-Stanley. -Hello, Miss Rose.

Whatever's the matter with you?

Oh, I twisted my ankle, that's all.

How could you do a thing like that?

I can be very awkward, Miss Rose.

Oh, no. Not ever. Not you, Stanley Perkins.

Well, I never expected to see you here.

Oh, Ike told me where I could find you.

I remember we paused here often.

A lovely, restful spot.

Well, I imagine Elvira's looking forward to your coming.

She says as much.

But Elvira values her privacy, you know.

I hope I'm not going to be a burden to her.

You can't do that if you tried more than you could be awkward.

That's why I can't understand about that ankle.

Well, I went dancing a couple of nights ago.

Oh!

I tried to dip and my ankle gave way.

In the dip?

Well, I've had some warning signs.

I didn't want to tell you,

but sometimes we've gone dancing,

my feet have really tired.

No!

I've had to soak them more than once.

I think that entitles me to a place on the sideline

along with you.

Oh, Stanley, I don't know.

We could have a real good view of the passing parade, you know.

Mr. Perkins, you are limping on the wrong foot!

You have tried to trick me!

I'm a salesman, Miss Rose. And I'm trying to sell you on...

Well, I am not in the market for deception, Mr. Perkins.

But you practiced that yourself several times,

and rather well, I might add.

What are you talking about?

Well,

that little ruse about not loving me,

when, in fact, you were merely sick.

Merely?

Stanley Perkins, I have a heart condition.

Yeah, and it's just about the same kind of the one I've got.

Comes from longing.

I am talking about my medical condition.

Oh, that.

Don't you "Oh, that" me!

Not about a thing as serious as this!

Watch your temper, Miss Rose.

You'll find yourself looking for your medicine.

Well, you just might push me to the point where I need it.

What a nerve!

Oh, Rose, Rose. You read like an open book. You always have.

It's going to take more than a little chest pain

to slow you down.

Well, you could no more sit back and watch the parade than I can.

I don't think I understand a word you're talking about.

When we're apart, we're just spectators.

You make me feel young, Rose.

If I was going to lose you tomorrow,

just having you for one day

would make the rest of my life worthwhile.

Those words. You always did have a way with them.

No wonder you're such a fine salesman.

I never sold a product I didn't believe in.

And I never believed in anything the way I believe in you.

Oh, Stanley.

You better listen to me 'cause I'm not going to ask this again.

Will you marry me, Miss Rose?

(WEDDING MARCH PLAYING)

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here before God and this company

to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.

It is an honorable estate, and one not to be entered into

lightly or unadvisedly.

Rather reverently, discreetly,

solemnly and in the fear of God.

Into this noble estate,

these two persons here present come now to be joined.

JOHN-BOY: The road behind them had been rocky and uneven,

but we all felt the road ahead for Rose and Stanley

would be in the best of repair.

Paved as it would be with joy in each other,

sharing with friends

their unfailing good humor and laughter.

And for our family, when joy came to one, it came to us all.

JIM-BOB: Is anybody awake? ERIN: What is it, Jim-Bob?

JIM-BOB: I can't sleep. Guess I'm too excited

about the wedding.

-I think it's something else. -Like what?

Like all that money you made selling Stanley the tires.

JIM-BOB: I think that's pretty exciting.

-Goodnight, Jim-Bob. -Goodnight.

JIM-BOB: Is anybody else awake?