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When you're part of a family where 11 people

live under one roof

you're not likely to spend much time thinking about loneliness.

You're more likely to be looking for ways

to have even a few minutes by yourself.

But I remember a visitor who showed us all

the face of loneliness

not only her own, but that of a man close to us.

A man we had until then taken for granted

but had never really known.

-Hey, you're late. -Were you kept after school?

More likely had car trouble, huh?

-I was collecting some money. -Can I have a loan?

You can have a piece of candy. Here, have a peppermint.

Take it easy. Don't rip the bag.

-What are you all waiting for? -Give me another one.

Stop it, Ben.

Will you give me one when I'm finished with this one?

I'm finished with this one already.

-Hey, everybody. -John-Boy.

-John-Boy. -Stand still.

It's no use, Mama. It's just gonna look made over.

Here, have a peppermint.

-Thanks. -Sweeten your disposition.

Erin, I forgot to offer you some candy.

I'm surprised you even noticed I was here.

What's the matter with her?

She's feeling sorry for herself.

-Why? -She's Erin.

That's reason enough.

Hey, Daddy, somebody at the door.

-Hello? Oh, it's Ike Godsey. -Hi, John-Boy.

-Hey, Ike. How are you? -Come on in.

-Hi, everybody. -Hey, Ike.

This lady came by the store and she asked for you folks

and I felt I just had to bring her by.

I guess I should have written

but I wanted to surprise you all.

Doesn't anybody know me? John? Zeb?

-Is it really you, Corey? -It's me alright.

Corabeth.

Corabeth Walton. Hello. Good to see you.

I hope I haven't walked in at a bad time.

No, not at all.

The Waltons are always welcome here.

Come on and meet the family.

Hello, how are you? Nice to see you.

It's been a lot of years, Corabeth.

The years have been kind to you.

Corabeth, meet the rest of the family.

Our children. This is our youngest

Elizabeth, and this is Mary Ellen.

This is your cousin, Corabeth.

-And there's Jason and Jim-Bob. -Glad to meet you.

-Ben. -Don't forget Erin over here.

Oh, Erin, meet your cousin Corabeth.

Hi.

John-Boy, I guess you don't remember me.

I remember I used to go by your house.

Your daddy used to keep a sack of candies by the bed.

You were just a little boy then.

The rest of you hadn't even been thought of.

Well, Corey, you must be wore out from traveling.

-Here, sit down, Corey. -Thank you.

I'll go outside and get your things.

I'll help you. Come on, Jason.

Corabeth, what brings you over to Jefferson County?

Mama passed away last month.

I'm sorry to hear that.

She must've been nigh on to 80.

-Seventy-nine. -Seventy-nine.

I'm on my way to Richmond to look for a position

and I thought it only my proper family duty

to stop in and see my kin.

Well, we're glad you did.

It's a pleasure to see you, Corabeth.

When are you expected in Richmond?

Expected?

No, my time's my own now. I'm in no hurry.

I don't intend to move back to Doe Hill.

Everything I own is right here.

I'm much obliged to you, Mr. Godsey, for your kindness.

I was very happy to do it.

It's not everyone who would have

extended themselves for a stranger.

If there's anything else I can do for you

to make your visit here more enjoyable

you just say the word.

Thank you so much.

I spotted you for a gentleman the minute I walked in your

general mercantile store.

Much obliged, Ike.

-John, it was a pleasure. -Well, see you later.

-Bye, Ike. -Thank you.

I hope my walking in like this isn't any inconvenience.

Oh, not at all, Corabeth.

The last thing I want to be is a burden to anyone.

But I....

Well, if it would fit in with your plans

I certainly would appreciate a chance to rest.

You just stop your fretting, Corabeth.

John-Boy, take Corabeth's things up to your room.

Jason, give him a hand.

-Sure. -Dear, I'm dispossessing you.

Oh, no, it's really just the guest room.

I only stay there when we're not having visitors.

You wouldn't happen to have a little leftover tea in the pot?

I'll fix some fresh. Children, come give me a hand.

That would be so nice.

And a piece of bread and butter or jam.

Grandma, where's cousin Corabeth?

Upstairs. Catching her breath from doing

absolutely nothing all morning.

I have to get a few things from my room.

Well, she'll be down directly. For a snack.

Do you think I can go up and get them?

It'd only take me a minute.

It's your room. You've got every right into it.

I'm gonna go on up there.

John-Boy, from what I know about Corey

we'd be wise to make our rights known in no uncertain terms.

She's only staying for a couple of days. Isn't she?

I hope so.

-Well, go on, get your things. -Yes, ma'am.

Excuse me, could I get a few things that I need?

Oh, yes, of course. Come in.

Thank you.

I hope you don't mind me taking the liberty

but everybody needs a few treasured things around them

to make a strange place feel more like home.

I seem to have forgotten everything I need

and left everything I don't need at home.

Oh, that's Mama and Papa.

God rest them.

Handsome, aren't they? Quality.

They were truly devoted to one another.

I guess you don't remember them, John-Boy. You were too young.

But they really loved each other.

Enduring well right up until the day death separated them.

Excuse me, let me just get a couple of books here

and then I'll leave you to be by yourself.

If it's not much trouble you might save yourself some trips

by taking everything down now.

-Everything? -Ah-huh, everything.

Of course, sure.

And would you mind taking my bags down, too, please?

-Get your things? -Not exactly.

What are you doing with her suitcases?

-Store them in the barn. -I knew it.

The only thing I recognize up there is my face in the mirror.

She's planning to stay around here for a little while.

Good Lord!

-That was lovely, Corabeth. -Very nice.

Always been partial to that tune.

-You play really good. -Thank you.

I didn't realize how much I'd missed the piano.

We had to sell ours.

That's very enjoyable, Corabeth, but we were planning to--

To A Wild Rose is one of my favorites.

Oh, it's been so long.

Edgar and Charlie have been on now for 10 minutes

if anyone's interested.

Oh, forgive me. I've kept you from your radio program.

Don't worry about that. We can listen to the radio anytime.

Oh, no, no. I'm so sorry. Please, please, turn it on.

I'm just so thankful to be here sharing.

Please turn it on.

I'll just feel terrible if you didn't.

I'll tell you what, Corabeth, we'll listen to Charlie now

and come back to your Wild Rose later.

And give me a couple of pounds of those threepenny nails, Ike.

Okay, I got some in the boxes right here.

-How's Miss Walton? -Miss Walton?

Oh, Corabeth. She seems to be enjoying her stay.

Eats hearty, rests easy.

Her and me, we only talked for a couple of minutes

but she seemed to me sort of.... How can I say it?

Like a real unusual person.

Yeah. She is that, Ike.

No, really, John. The way she talked, soft and gentle.

And the things she said.

You wanted to catch every word.

She sure left a mark on you, didn't she?

Well, I never met a woman like her.

-How much do I owe you, Ike? -Let's see.

$1.42 and then

those pieces of wire, 21. $1.63.

One, 50, 63.

Okay.

Oh, John

this just came in. It's supposed to be about the best candy made.

-Bring it home for the family. -For the family?

Ike, I don't wanna be dense, but are you asking me

to give this to Corabeth?

If you like Corabeth, you want to get to know her better

why don't you pay a call?

-When? -Tomorrow.

-For supper? -Alright. For supper.

You know, Ike, I've never seen you moonstruck before.

I've been waiting to have this feeling for a long time.

Alright, Ike. Supper, tomorrow night.

Livie, it's the Baldwin sisters.

My Lord, look at this room.

-Good afternoon, Olivia. -Miss Mamie, Miss Emily.

I do hope we're not too early.

Mamie's watch is always fast and mine is always slow.

We try to strike a happy medium.

Excuse the way the room looks.

Sister, can it be we have come on the wrong day?

I'm just sure that Miss Walton said Wednesday.

-Miss Corabeth Walton? -Yes.

We enjoyed chatting with her at dear Mr. Godsey's the other day.

And she so kindly invited us to tea.

We can come back another time.

No, have a seat.

I'll tell Corabeth you're here.

Grandma, would you mind starting the tea?

Don't have any choice, do I?

Did I hear Miss Mamie and Miss Emily?

You certainly did.

Olivia.... Oh, I meant to tell you

and it went right out of my mind.

-I'm so sorry. -It's alright.

If you don't mind taking over, I'll help Grandma with the tea.

I'm so pleased you ladies came.

I fear we've come at an inopportune time.

Oh, no, please. I've been looking forward to this visit

ever since we had our little chat at Mr. Godsey's.

One longs for the stimulation of new people.

I'm afraid, sister and I are rather limited.

Oh, no, I don't believe that.

I want to hear all about your lovely home and all your travels

and, of course, your dear father.

Oh, Papa.

I wonder who she invited for supper.

Grandma.

Be careful.

Hey, Erin.

You feeling exclusive?

They don't even know I'm not there.

Sounds to me like you're feeling sorry for yourself.

I have a right to.

Well, of course, you do. But do you have a reason?

-No, I'm just tired of being me. -What?

Well, it's the truth. What am I, anyway?

Mary Ellen's the oldest girl. And Elizabeth's the baby.

Mary Ellen's loud and funny.

She makes people mad and she also makes them laugh.

-And they always remember her. -That's for sure.

And Elizabeth is cute.

People like to spoil her and pet her. Where does that leave me?

Nobody ever even remembers my name.

I'm just "that other Walton girl."

But I just wanna be more special. No one ever sees me.

I bet if you asked anybody we knew

they couldn't even tell you what I look like.

Are you serious? Do you know what you look like?

Blah.

Don't you realize?

Erin.

Will you do me a favor?

Will you come with me into Charlottesville next week?

What for?

Don't ask any questions. Just nod your head, yes or no?

Great. Now you gotta get all dressed up in your Sunday best

and fix your hair up and look all pretty. Okay?

-What for? -Don't ask me any questions.

-Have we got a date? -I guess so.

Great.

-You sure she's in her room? -Whose room?

She turned out her light 10 minutes ago.

Will someone please tell me why we're huddled together here

whispering like a bunch of apple-snitching kids?

Zeb's right.

It's more honest to come out and tell her how we feel.

-I've got a good idea-- -Grandma.

Ma, calm down.

John, it is time Corey was thinking about moving on.

I just sort of casually mentioned Richmond to her today.

She acted as though she'd never heard of the place.

I know it is hard to have an extra person around the house.

She acts as though we're all here for her needs.

Imagine inviting the Baldwin sisters without being asked.

Miss Mamie and Miss Emily come by?

-I'm sorry I missed them. -The Baldwins?

They didn't bring their liquid remembrance with them, did they?

Yes, they did, and they took it right on home with them.

Esther, you are a hard woman.

John, I think she's scared stiff about moving out of here

and being on her own.

You remember Felicity Walton?

She didn't like being on her own, either.

One day she stopped in on Cousin Liza and Uncle Amos

and she said it was just for a day or two.

She outlived both of them and she's still there in that house.

You might think it's funny, but wait till it happens here.

I don't know, Ma. Things have a way of working out.

I tell you, why don't you and Liv

start planning a special meal for tomorrow night?

John, what does supper have to do with anything?

-We are having a guest. -Has Corey invited someone?

No, someone has invited himself

'cause he's interested in getting to know Corey better.

Well, I can't imagine who that would be.

Ike.

-Ike? -Godsey?

Well, I'll have to give that man a good talking to.

He's a grown man, Pa.

Maybe he's interested in settling down.

With Corabeth? Corabeth.

-Why not? -Oh, good Lord.

I'll make some applesauce cake.

Good Lord. Ike Godsey?

God bless you.

I must admit, Ike could use lessons on how to court a lady.

Maybe you had better open up a school yourself, old woman.

All he did at supper was smile.

Well, worked for me, didn't it?

I can't believe Ike is serious. He isn't. Is he?

You saw the way he was looking at her.

I think it would be wonderful Ike marrying.

But thinking isn't gonna make it happen.

It seems a shame. There ought to be easier ways

of getting rid of her than having Ike give up the few last

glorious years of his bachelorhood.

Pa, I think Ike'd like nothing better.

Well, I guess it's about time I get going home.

So early, Ike? It's the shank of the evening.

Corabeth has a little headache.

It happens to me from time to time.

Would you like some aspirin?

Oh, no. Nothing would help but for me to just get my head down.

I wanna thank you folks for the delicious supper

and the good company.

Anytime, Ike.

And thank you for the molasses. We appreciate it.

Corabeth, I certainly enjoyed our conversation

and I hope we get to go on with it again soon.

-You take care of that headache. -Goodnight.

Goodnight.

-Goodnight, everybody. -Night, Ike.

Goodnight, Ike.

-If you'll excuse me. -Ike's a nice fellow, isn't he?

Yes, he seems an exceptional gentleman.

He's shy.

He just seems to have no confidence in himself at all.

Probably one of the reasons he's still a bachelor.

He certainly seems taken with you, Corey.

I appreciate your interest, but my head is just splitting.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Well?

I guess you're not gonna have to worry about

Ike giving up his freedom, Pa.

John-Boy better start worrying about

giving up his room, permanently.

John-Boy, you still haven't told me why you took me to town.

We're gonna get your picture taken.

-No! -It's already arranged.

But I'll look dumb and ugly.

You'll look exactly the way you look now, pretty as a picture.

John-Boy, it must cost a lot of money to have a picture taken

in a fancy place like that.

So what? My treat. Come on.

Are you using your tutoring money?

Well, if I am, that's my prerogative. Come on, let's go.

-Your what? -Never mind. Let's go.

Please, Mother, don't make me do this.

Daddy doesn't want a picture of me.

Of course he does.

The photographer will be back in a few minutes.

Thank you.

I'm going down the street to Harper's Drugstore

to pick up that perfume they ordered for me.

Here. Dry your eyes.

Most little girls love to have their picture taken.

I used to adore it.

I like your purse.

I've never had my picture taken by a real photographer before.

I'd give anything if I didn't have to.

He does good work.

It should be fun.

Fun? Maybe if I looked like you.

Like me?

Why, I always wished my hair was the color of yours

and you have such big eyes.

I hate my nose. And look at my ears.

If you fixed your hair differently

it would cover your ears.

-How? -I'll show you.

You can use my ribbons.

I have work to do at the sawmill.

-I have work to do, too. -No, don't go.

Ever since I had supper with you, it was so good

I've been trying to figure out a way to repay you.

-That isn't necessary. -No, I came up with it.

I wanna take you to dinner at that fancy French restaurant

in Charlottesville, The Versailles.

That's nice of you, but with times as hard as they are....

No, it's times like these when you gotta splurge.

They got white tablecloths on the table

and they change them every day and they got good music

and a place to dance and French words on the menu.

Thank you so much, but my plans are so uncertain.

I really couldn't....

I want Olivia and John to join us.

-Oh, Ike, no. -As my guests.

-You don't have to invite us. -But I want to.

It'll be dinner just for the four of us

at the Versailles Restaurant.

This will be something that you can write home about.

-How about it, Corabeth? -Just the four of us?

It might be nice.

Olivia?

We'd love to, Ike.

Big smile now.

Just a little bit more.

-You can do better than that. -Maybe she can't.

Maybe Rebecca's only in the first grade of Smiling School.

Erin here has already been promoted to grinning

and she's ready to go on to giggling.

As for myself, I have graduated from Chuckling High

and I'm ready to go on to laughing out loud at this point.

There! That should be a beauty. Okay, young lady. That'll do it.

Thank you, Erin and John-Boy.

Those will turn out well, you'll see.

-Next. -Guess that's me.

-Hey, John-Boy. -Hey, Ike.

Just getting a couple of gallons of gas here.

Boy, your ears must sure be burning.

-Burning? Why is that? -I was just talking about you.

-Yeah, to whom? -To myself.

And I was saying

"Boy, I sure wish that John-Boy'd come by about now.

-"I need to talk to him." -Here he is.

-Spare me a couple of minutes? -Sure.

-That's about right. -Okay.

What can I do for you, Ike?

I'm taking your cousin Corabeth out to dinner. And your folks.

I want the evening to be just perfect.

Versailles Restaurant is about the best in Virginia

from what I'm told.

Well, what worries me is what to say.

To say? Oh, you mean to cousin Corabeth?

I can think of everything when I'm here

but then, when I get out with her and I get close to her

the words just don't come. If they come, they come all wrong.

I'm thinking compliments and out comes the price of kidney beans.

Maybe you're trying too hard, Ike.

John-Boy, you're a wizard with words

and I was hoping that you would write a few things down for me.

You want me to write something for you?

I want to say everything exactly right.

You know what you want to say. All you have to do is say it.

If you could write a couple of things that I could count on

then I'd be comfortable.

I can't write anything for you, Ike. I'm sorry.

Oh, please, John-Boy. You gotta do something for me.

Wait a second.

-Something from school? -Yeah.

A complete book of quotations, proverbs, and household words.

It's a collection of famous quotations from famous people.

You see, it's all listed according to subject here.

They have a section on love. It's a whole section on love--

No, no, no. Not love. I don't want that.

Not love?

There's a section on friendship here. They've got friendship--

Friendship?

Look, you just decide for yourself, alright?

But I'm not making any guarantees it's gonna work.

-Just remember that. Okay? -Okay.

Alright.

This is just perfect, Ike.

It's the best food and service I've ever seen.

I'm certainly happy you're enjoying it.

Corabeth, would you like something else?

No, thank you.

They don't have anything like this down in Doe Hill

do they, Corabeth?

That's the truth.

Honey, when was the last time we were in a restaurant?

I think it was that time we went to Virginia Beach and....

I was just thinking, the smile of a happy woman

is better than 10,000 words.

I can't argue with that, Ike.

Say, that music makes me want to dance. How about it?

I'd love to.

-Excuse us. -Oh, sure.

You wouldn't like to dance, would you, Corabeth?

Not right now.

Why do you think it's going so wrong?

Ike's just trying so hard.

If he'd relax and be his everyday-self....

Corabeth isn't much help.

Pity, they're both so shy.

They do have something they could offer one another.

She ought to realize that.

Just the two of us.

"Two may talk and one may hear

"but three may not take part

"in the conversation of the most sincere and searching kind."

What did you say?

It doesn't matter.

George Bernard Shaw said:

"Everything will happen to everybody

sooner or later if there is time enough."

George Bernard who?

Oh, it's just a fellow.

I thought what he said was interesting.

Corabeth, all my life ever since I've been 15

I've been living more or less by myself.

I didn't intend it that way. It just happened.

And I don't go around feeling sorry for myself, either.

But I know there's a lot that I missed.

Not having somebody to share it with.

And I've been thinking about that a lot.

Ever since you first walked into my store.

Why are some people so lucky?

-We had a good time. -I Haven't danced in years.

-That's wonderful. -Looks to me like chaperones

had even more fun than the sweethearts.

Ike tried, but he kept saying things

that just didn't make any sense at all.

You don't have to make sense to be courting.

And Corabeth didn't give him any encouragement

no matter what he said.

I feel sorry for her.

So do I, but that doesn't mean I want her living

under the same roof with me.

-Corabeth, what's wrong? -What happened?

Ike asked me to marry him.

And I said yes!

John, good morning.

Well, go on. Say it.

-Say what? -Congratulations.

Ike, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

John, I never thought she'd say yes.

But I had to ask her the question.

I had to take the chance. She said yes.

She's gonna marry me!

Ike, you and me have been friends a lot of years, right?

Right. I want you to be my best man. You will be, won't you?

-Yes. -Good.

I've talked to the Reverend Fordwick.

We'll not have a big wedding but nice wedding.

I'm thinking about making my living quarters larger.

-Make them more comfortable-- -Ike, slow down a little.

-I don't know how to say this. -Go on. Say anything you want.

Are you sure you're not making a mistake?

John!

Now you've been a bachelor for a lot of years, Ike.

You know, you can go hunting every time the spirit moves you.

Yancy can come and you can play cards till hours till night.

You can eat what you want when you want.

You're used to this kind of life, Ike.

You can let your clothes lay around in a mess if you want to.

John, what are you trying to tell me?

You and Corabeth, Ike

you hardly know each other.

Don't you think you ought to think this thing over a little?

She's planning to move to Richmond, Ike

You could go visit her....

Ike, she's not an easy woman.

John, I want to tell you something.

Now, there might be many times that I might be sorry

that I popped the question.

And there might be a lot of hurts and troubles

along the way on both sides.

But, John, I'm tired of being able to do all those things

that you mentioned.

And I'm tired of being free to do anything

I want anytime I want to.

And I'm tired of being lonely.

And no matter how it works out

it's going to be better than it is.

Because what I've got now is nothing.

Nobody.

-Congratulations, Ike. -Thank you, John.

Oh, I wish I didn't have so many freckles.

I look like I have the measles.

Erin, you are a very pretty. Everybody else thinks so.

-You ought to think so, too. -Thank you, John-Boy.

Has Rebecca Cook seen her pictures yet?

She hasn't come in yet.

Say, since you're so photogenic, how about entering that contest?

"Jefferson County Sweetheart Contest."

No. I don't think so.

How did her pictures turn out? She was so worried.

I wish you'd consider the contest. There's no entry fee.

I'm really proud of my work in your pictures.

No. I don't think so.

-Hi! -Rebecca!

-I hoped you'd be here. -Mrs. Cook.

-Nice to see you again. -Thank you.

Oh, Mother! Look at Erin's pictures. They're beautiful.

Oh, they're very nice. May I have Rebecca's proofs?

I like your dress.

It's new. I'm wearing my hair the way you fixed it, too.

Why, these are quite good.

Rebecca registers especially well on film.

This is the girl who didn't want her picture taken?

Rebecca, I think you should be the one to enter the contest.

-She certainly should. -Oh, no. You should, Erin.

-I will if you do. -Alright.

I suppose there's no harm in it.

-I like this one the best. -And this is my favorite.

And, of course, this is the kitchen.

If you've seen one kitchen, you've seen them all.

Oh. And here

this is my mother and father.

And that's me when I was a baby.

And.... Well, this is it. What do you think of it?

Very cozy.

Then you think we can fix it to your liking?

Yes. Yes, I do, Ike.

I'd be glad to help you with any sewing you have to do.

It's small for two people.

Yeah, but like you said, it's cozy. And it's comfortable.

Try this chair. Now that chair, that's really comfortable.

And this bed. You ought to test this mattress.

I'm sure it's satisfactory.

You can be here alone all day while I'm in the store.

Yes, a person needs to have some privacy.

Yeah. And if you want the place to be bigger

we can add a room or even two.

That's very generous of you, Ike.

This place has always been mine.

-Now I want it to be ours. -Yes.

Yes, it will be.

It's very pretty. Very nice.

I can go into Charlottesville buy Corabeth a new easy chair...

something that she'll really like. Maybe tomorrow.

Oh, there's no hurry.

Would you excuse me for a moment, please?

And I'll buy you a set of dishes. A whole new set.

Corey, where're you going with those suitcases?

-I'm leaving. -You're leaving?

-But what about the wedding? -There isn't any wedding.

Now don't get yourself all wrought up.

Everybody has second thoughts.

What does it matter to any of you?

What do you care whether I marry Ike Godsey or not?

All you care about is getting me out of the house.

Well, don't worry. I'm leaving.

Corabeth?

Corabeth, please let me in.

I'm leaving. If one of the boys would take my bags down.

Corabeth, I think I understand how you're feeling.

How could you know anything about me?

You're so sure of yourself.

You have the man of your choice.

You had a real life when you were young.

Well, maybe I don't understand.

But I'm trying.

It doesn't matter.

You don't really believe that we want you to marry Ike

just so you'd leave us?

It's true. It's hard having an extra person in this house.

But if this old house was just a little bit bigger

and it didn't have quite so many people in it

you know you could stay.

Oh, Livie, please don't.

I'm so ashamed. I never should have said anything.

I mean, you and all the others have been so kind.

Much kinder than I deserve.

Nobody wants to force you to do anything you don't want to.

Least of all, marrying a man when you feel nothing for him.

It isn't that I feel nothing.

I mean, Ike is good and he's kind and he does seem to care

but all those years looking after Daddy

and nursing Mama while I was waiting....

Waiting for....

For something special?

I used to think what I wanted didn't exist.

But it does exist.

I've seen it here in this house between you and John.

And so it's just hard for me to accept the fact

that I may never have that.

Corabeth

people get married for different reasons.

Security. Companionship. Love.

Sometimes all three from the very beginning.

But other times

two people can start for just one good reason.

Needing each other.

Then gradually, over the years

other good things grow out of their being together.

Not always

but sometimes.

But, Livie, I'm so frightened.

I expect Ike is, too.

Ike. What're you doing here?

John, could you spare me a couple of minutes?

There's no one up yet, but I guess we can

scratch up a cup of coffee.

You know, Ike, the wedding's not for eight hours.

Well, I just got up and

the suit was laying out there

and I just put it on.

Excuse me, Ike.

A little nervous, are you, Ike?

I didn't shave this morning.

I was afraid to. I was afraid I'd cut my throat.

That'd make quite a headline, "Ike Godsey cuts throat."

John

I don't think I can go through with it.

Ike, every man I ever knew feels the same way you do

on the day he gets married.

But, John, I've been thinking about what you said

and you're right. I'm set in my ways.

I don't think I can put up with somebody

being around all day long especially a lady.

I've never told anybody this before

but I don't sleep in pajamas.

You see, the thing about marriage, Ike

is you give up some of your old ways and you take on new ways.

I'll bet you can get used to sleeping in pajamas, Ike.

Yeah, but I sing.

-Sing? -Yeah.

I sing along with the radio. I do it all the time.

And I sing pretty good, if I do say so myself.

Uh, Ike, sit down.

Come on, sit down.

I know exactly how you feel

about not wanting to make drastic changes in your life.

But you believe me, Ike, being married is a good thing.

You don't want to spend every day

for the rest of your life alone, do you?

No.

And you told me you were a lonely man, didn't you?

Yeah.

Well, Ike, the way you stop being lonely

is to join up with somebody else

share your life with somebody else.

I guess you're right.

It's gonna be fine, Ike.

Come on, have some coffee.

And after a while, you get into town and find yourself a barber.

If I have any complaints, I know who to bring them to.

Drink up, Ike.

-You won? -No, I lost. Rebecca won.

Oh, John-Boy, it'll make Rebecca so happy. She'll be so glad.

You're really a nice person, you know that?

Do you think I could give my picture to Mama and Daddy

for their next anniversary?

I think it's a good idea.

Are you sure they might not want one of all the kids--

I'm sorry. I'll take it upstairs so it doesn't get smudged.

-Did I give you the ring? -Yes, you did.

-Did I ask you that before? -Yes, you did.

I do.

I'm just practicing.

-What time is it? -It's about that time.

The last minutes are the hardest.

Well, I've waited all these years.

I guess I can wait a few more minutes.

-Well, you look beautiful. -Thank you.

I just hope I don't faint and embarrass Ike.

You won't.

It seems like I'm missing something.

Do you have something old, something new?

No. I'm not very superstitious.

Well, I am.

-Good morning. -Good morning, ladies.

-Oh, how beautiful you look. -Thank you.

It's so nice of you to be here.

Sister and I wouldn't think of missing your wedding.

Mr. Godsey has always been such a dear friend.

I have a lovely gift for you. The finest lace and linen.

I purchased it many years ago, thinking perhaps

I might carry it on just such a happy occasion as this

had Ashley Longworth remained in my life.

He was a student, don't you know

from the University of Virginia--

-Sister. -Oh!

Thank you. It's lovely.

Come along, dear. We must find our places.

Best wishes for your happiness.

-Something old. -Something borrowed.

I picked these for you. Sometimes in pictures

brides carry flowers so I thought you might want them.

Something new.

-We need something blue. -Here.

-What's that? -It's a garter.

I wore it at my wedding.

Thank you, Esther.

Well, I guess we better be going now.

Come on, girls.

Good luck.

Livie, stay very close.

I will. Come on.

I couldn't say that cousin Corabeth

and Ike lived happily ever after

but it seemed they had their share of happiness

along with their troubles and griefs.

To my knowledge, my father never again played

the role of matchmaker.

Though with four sons and three daughters

his opportunities were endless.

-Mama? -Yes, Elizabeth.

I found a four-leaf clover today.

Now you'll have good luck.

I gave it to my friend Nancy.

Nancy needs it more than me.

That's very generous of you.

It was easy, because I've already picked out my husband.

-Goodnight, Elizabeth. -Goodnight.