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♪way back when in 1863...

♪ Now part of the American lore...

♪ A young family must leave their home...

♪ Because of the civil war...

♪ Living their life in a brand new town...

♪ Doing the best they can...

♪Four little women are on their own...

♪Looking to make their stand...

♪ Fortunes of war can change the way...

♪ We imagine their lives will be...

♪The march family are on their way...

♪Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy...

Hurry, grandfather.

Mr. Lawrence: I'm coming.

But, Mr. Lawrence, you really

should take the carriage tonight.

I'd rather walk on such a beautiful night.

Very well, Mr. Lawrence.

Let's take a shortcut.

I'll show you the way.

A shortcut?

It's this way through the garden.

We'll get there in half the time.

Wading through the snow.

Is that it?

Uh-huh. I do.

It saves a lot of walking.

Theodore, plowing through snow like a young pup?

You win as usual, grandfather.

And we'll take a carriage back home.

Hey! Wait for me!

We hardly expected Laurie and Mr. Lawrence to

be friendly when we first moved to newcord, but now

they come and visit us quite often.

Hi, Jo... i mean miss march.

Yes, sir.

Right on time.

Come on in.

When Mr. Lawrence first heard Beth at the

piano, he took to her as if she were his

own granddaughter.

My school teacher, Mr. Davis, once quoted

Shakespeare as saying if music soothes the savage

beast, play on.

Not that Mr. Lawrence is a beast, mind you, but at

first glance one might think he's a cranky old bear.

Mr. Lawrence: Bravo!

Well done, Beth.

Bravo!

Lovely piece and played perfectly.

Delicious.

Thank you, Mr. Lawrence.

Madam, not only do you prepare an exquisite table,

you have four exquisitely mannered daughters with

which to grace us.

Thank you.

How very kind of you to say so.

It's a shame Mr. march can't be here to enjoy such

a lovely family.

You must miss him terribly.

Yes, but we manage to keep our chins up.

Sometimes a letter from Frederick is almost like

having him here.

No! Not fair!

Josephine, what's all that commotion?

After your compliment, it seems our Jo has

proven you wrong.

Laurie, why can't i get one last chance?

No way!

But I really wanted to move my bishop here

and take your pawn.

My, my.

See, it looks like I'm going to win this one.

Oh yeah?

Well, you're going to have a fight on your hands.

Jo, will you please stop that unladylike fussing?

Mr. Lawrence is laughing at you.

But Meg, he won't even...

Hush now.

Why don't you two come in and have some tea before it

gets cold?

We'll be in in just a minute.

As soon as Jo gives up.

Oh, but your grandfather is waiting.

What do you say we just call it a tie?

Wait a minute, Jo, that's not fair.

I was winning!

It's time for tea.

Oh!

How about you Amy?

Won't you join us?

Uh-huh. Looks just like him.

Yeah?

Mr. Lawrence: Good evening.

I'll beat you next time, Jo.

I've changed my mind.

What? Sir?

Let's take that shortcut.

Whoa!

The next morning at school, Mr. Davis had an

important announcement.

Mr. Davis: Attention.

Tomorrow, students, we're going to have a very

special visitor.

The vice governor of our great state of

Massachusetts, Joseph MacKenzie, is sending his

wife, an education expert in her own right to visit us.

It's your turn.

Huh? Me?

I want all of you to be on your best behavior.

Please, miss march!

Will you ever learn to be quiet?

Mr. Davis scolded me, and it was all your

fault, Katie.

I know it was, Amy.

But I wanted to remind you about tomorrow.

What's tomorrow?

See. You forgot already.

Oh, do you mean the pickled lime?

That's right.

It's your turn to bring the candy tomorrow.

I couldn't forget that.

I have the candy already.

Amy, I've been looking all over for you.

What do you want?

I hope you haven't forgotten it's

your turn tomorrow.

Jenny, don't be an ogre.

I have every reason to be an ogre, Amy, because you

forgot the last time it was your turn.

And don't think you can get away with it again,

Amy march!

Jenny, I didn't forget on purpose the last time.

You think you can skip your turn just because of

not having a father that's home to give you money,

don't you, Amy?

Well, you can't.

I know it.

I've got the limes already.

I'll even give you an extra one to make it up to you.

Well, you just better, Amy, or I'll cause trouble.

Hmph.

You monster!

You spider!

I shouldn't let that Jenny irritate me.

Kitty and Carolyn didn't know it, but Jenny

had me on the verge of tears.

Amy?

They also didn't know i hadn't bought the limes yet,

and they didn't think i had enough money to.

Amy, is anything wrong?

No, everything is just fine.

Jo said you came clumping up like an angry elephant.

Now that you mention it, I guess so.

It's my turn to bring the candy to school tomorrow.

So what's the trouble?

Go and buy it.

I can't.

I haven't enough money.

Wait one moment.

Doesn't Mr. Davis forbid bringing candy?

Yes, but we all bring it anyway.

All I have is 13 pennies.

When I need is a quarter.

Only 12 cents?

I'll lend it to you.

I had been terribly afraid of my school mates

thinking the march family absolute paupers.

How sweet of Beth to save the day.

I made a beeline in a lady like fashion mind you for

the pickled limes.

May I help you, young lady?

Yes. The pickled limes, I'd like two dozen please.

Yes, ma'am. Two dozen.

I could hardly wait to get the limes home and of

course share them with my co investor.

Now, with pickled lime, one must savor the aroma.

Then outright attack!

No sense in being timid, you know.

Mmm.

Mmm.

How's yours?

Mmm.

It's delectable.

Huh?

It's delicious.

Would you like another one?

Uh-huh.

Wait. Got enough for class?

Of course I have.

Let's see.

I have 20 left.

Mmm.

In your classroom, aren't there more than 20 girls.

I only give them to some.

Just the girls that I like, Beth.

Ah, what's this?

Do I see two faces of guilty looks?

Hmm?

Aha!

Ah, pickled limes, huh?

I assume I can have one?

Um, uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Mmm. Mmm.

Hold on!

Beth and Amy: Huh?

Where did you get enough money to get these?

I lent you some money, Beth.

Did you give it to Amy to buy these limes?

I guess I did.

Amy?

Yes.

What were you planning?

You were going to sneak these into the classroom,

is that it?

Yes, Jo.

Everyone's expecting me to bring them tomorrow.

It's my turn.

Didn't Mr. Davis say you couldn't bring treats?

Yes, but Katie and Carolyn and everybody else does it anyway.

Hmm?

What if old Davis sees them?

He won't find out.

Jo, give me those!

Amy, don't yell.

I'll give them back.

I'm just going to have one more, okay?

I won't have enough!

I paid for them, didn't I?

Ha ha ha.

Meg? Meg?

Come up for a minute.

I have a surprise.

Amy and Beth have bought us a present.

Oh no!

Bye.

Let's see.

18 left.

Lucky Meg's on a diet.

Hope that's enough.

I'll have one more.

I guess 17 will be okay.

I won't have one later on then.

Ah.

Mmm.

If I give you one now, i won't have enough.

Don't fret so.

I'll give you one after third period.

You'll be ravenous for one by then.

Amy, do I have to wait that long?

The longer you wait, the better it will taste,

wouldn't you say?

I guess.

Oh.

Patience is a virtue, Carolyn.

I know.

Patience.

Yeah.

I was the center of attention as I unpacked.

The air of expectation was at its highest.

The sight of the candy shop parcel and the aroma had my

classmates entranced.

Amy, how many did you bring?

17, Katie.

Amy, that won't be enough for everyone.

Amy, how are you going to choose who gets one.

I'll give them to the girls who like me.

Hmph.

Hey, listen, Amy, I'm having a party.

Would you like to have an invitation?

Um, when?

Sunday.

We're having cake, games and everything.

Oh please attend, Amy.

I accept.

I would love to.

Be at my house at one o'clock.

I... I have some pickled limes, you know.

I'd like to give you one right after we finish the

second period.

Really? Me?

Uh-huh.

Two of them.

Oh my.

Amy, you once asked if i would wear this watch of

mine, right?

Yes, I did, Doreen.

Well, would you like to wear it today?

May I?

Oh.

Mm.

Yes!

Here, Amy.

Let me put it on for you.

There.

Golly! It's so pretty.

I'll give you a pickled lime later at recess, okay?

Okay. Friends?

Uh-huh.

Oh. It's really exquisite.

Remember, Amy, we have a spelling exam coming up.

I'll give you all the answers.

Thanks, Laura, but mother told me to use a dictionary.

Well, I have a brand new dictionary, Amy.

Would you like to borrow it?

Oh, I have my own.

Thanks.

Well, I could help you with your history, lesson if

you'd like.

First period's geology, Laura.

Oh, I'm not good in geology though.

Do you need some help in Latin?

Oh well.

Because you're so generous, I'll give you a

lime after third period.

Uh-huh! Thanks, Amy.

Just you wait, Amy march.

I'm going to pay you back for this.

Right this way, ladies.

Let's take a look at our students studying in

Mr. Davis's third forum class.

Mr. Davis: Good.

All of you should have your maps finished by now.

Martha, Jennifer, will who ever's finished by raising

their hand?

Here!

I'm afraid this isn't a very accurate map, Caroline.

I would advise you to take more time and draw

with more care.

Would you care to have a look, ma'am?

Yes, I would.

That's very nice work, dear.

Mine is ready.

Oh, this is excellent.

Wonderful, dear.

Here, Mr. Davis.

Superb art work.

Yes.

This map is very well done.

Is it an accurate rendering of the area?

Yes, it's most accurate.

I thought as much.

And what is your name, young lady?

Miss Amy march, ma'am.

Adorable!

Well, miss Amy march, i am impressed.

Your choice of colors and the entire display

shows talent.

Thank you for noticing it.

I practice.

Hmm.

Mr. Davis, I do hope you'll excuse all this enthusiasm,

but Amy's work should be shown to the class if you

don't mind me saying so.

Yes.

Class, I want you to take a look at this.

Note the distinctive colors and the accuracy

of scale.

This is exceptionally good work.

Amy, take a bow.

Right this way, ladies.

Shall we see what the fifth forum is up to?

Congratulations, girls.

That was very good behavior you did he played for

Mrs. MacKenzie and her group.

Now, let's all try to finish up our work in five minutes.

Mr. Davis?

Yes, Jennifer.

I have a question about the assignment.

All right.

Come up to my desk.

What's your question?

I was just wondering if I have newcord placed

correctly in relation to the fall river?

Let me see it.

Mr. Davis, Amy march is hiding something

in her desk.

She brought a bag of pickled limes and is hiding it.

Huh?

I just thought you ought to know, sir.

Hmm.

Thank you for telling me.

Go back to your seat now.

Yes, sir.

Your placement of newcord is correct.

Thank you.

Hmm hmm hmm.

Ooh.

Miss march, I'm quite disappointed.

Huh?

Put those pickled limes on your desk.

Now, miss march!

I trust you recall I made a hard and fast rule about

bringing treats to class.

Now the hands that carried them in shall feel

my switch.

I always enforce my rules.

You will come to my desk and receive your punishment

right now, miss march!

Slide your hands closer.

Ah!

Ah!

I had never felt so humiliated in all my life.

After being praised for my work by Mrs. MacKenzie, then

to be embarrassed in front of the whole class.

My hands hurt so, but that hurt couldn't match the ache

in my heart.

You can go, miss march.

I hope you've learned something.

Now I had to face my class mates when all I

wanted to do is crawl into a ditch and hide.

Amy, are you hurt?

Golly, that was sure mean of him.

He ought to be put in a cage.

Fed raw hay.

Like the animal he is.

Don't cry.

I know who told you on, Amy.

It was Jenny.

Jenny snow.

My watch?

How could Jenny had tattled to Mr. Davis when

she herself had brought treats to school?

Was she jealous of me?

As I trudged through the snow toward home, I resolved

never to return to school again.

But then a new thought struck me.

I would have to tell marmee and my sisters what

happened, and i couldn't bear that.

Poor me!

I would lock myself in the closet and hide.

Amy! Wait! Amy!

Amy, you're walking in the snow without your coat on.

What's wrong?

It looks as if a house has fallen on you.

What is it, Amy?

Amy?

So you just have to face it head on.

It was your responsibility, Amy, and with that in mind,

will you go back to class?

I don't want to.

Try to look at it this way.

I think Mr. Davis has already regretted punishing

his star pupil in front of the whole classroom by now.

Don't you think so, Amy?

Maybe.

And you admitted that you broke the rule, didn't you?

Well...

So there's no excuse, Amy.

Even though you were the victim of a tattle tale.

Now, you're not going to give up school over there,

are you?

No.

Now can you go back to your classroom?

I guess.

And face Mr. Davis and Jenny?

Uh-huh.

Go ahead now, Amy.

Don't worry.

Thanks, Laurie.

You won't tell my family about this?

I promise.

Do you really mean it?

I give you my word as a gentleman.

Bye.

Mr. Davis: Therefore i being left alone, drifted

hopelessly and aimlessly toward the Southern shore.

I was hungry and very thirsty.

The merciless sun was taken its toll on my weak and

exhausted body.

After what seemed like weeks, it was only a day and

a half... miss march?

Huh?

You'll find the passage we are reading from by

turning to page 43.

Right. Page 43.

After what seemed like weeks, it was only a day and

a half, I reached the land.

As Mr. Davis read to us, I felt a presence.

It was Laurie standing outside the window making

sure I was back in class safe and sound.

Bye.

The day's incident brought an end to our

bringing treats to class.

Lives that day sure got tangled up in complication.

I'm grateful Laurie was there to help me

straighten it out.

♪ Fortunes of war can change their way...

♪ We imagine their lives will be...

♪The march family is on their way...

♪ Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy...