1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 2 00:00:02,635 --> 00:00:19,051 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 4 00:00:22,222 --> 00:00:25,991 I'd like to propose a toast. 5 00:00:25,992 --> 00:00:30,162 To our Elizabeth, whose choosen the most noble proffesion a woman 6 00:00:30,163 --> 00:00:33,499 could choose. I pray that you shape the minds of a new 7 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:38,370 generation of our citizens. Congratulations. Elizabeth. 8 00:00:38,371 --> 00:00:39,905 Elizabeth. 9 00:00:39,906 --> 00:00:41,073 Thank you Daddy. 10 00:00:41,074 --> 00:00:42,274 11 00:00:42,275 --> 00:00:45,577 Dear Sis, I'm so pleased that John and I 12 00:00:45,578 --> 00:00:47,513 could celebrate with you before we head home to New York. 13 00:00:47,514 --> 00:00:49,248 So what now, Elizabeth ? 14 00:00:49,249 --> 00:00:51,984 When will you receive your school placement ? 15 00:00:51,985 --> 00:00:53,552 I meet with Superintendent Higgins, 16 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:54,987 tomorrow to discuss it. 17 00:00:54,988 --> 00:00:56,488 I hear he's very handsome... 18 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:59,425 and he's very unattached too. 19 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:01,627 Surprising as it might seem, 20 00:01:01,628 --> 00:01:04,096 little sister, a school where I can do the most good is 21 00:01:04,097 --> 00:01:06,965 more important to me than what Mr. Higgins looks like. 22 00:01:06,966 --> 00:01:08,133 Here, here. 23 00:01:08,134 --> 00:01:09,768 Speaking of handsome, a little bird 24 00:01:09,769 --> 00:01:11,870 told me that Edward Montclair has returned home. 25 00:01:11,871 --> 00:01:13,105 From where ? 26 00:01:13,106 --> 00:01:14,807 Becoming a Mountie. 27 00:01:14,808 --> 00:01:15,941 A Mountie ? 28 00:01:15,942 --> 00:01:17,643 Well, his father thought he was 29 00:01:17,644 --> 00:01:22,014 fittering his life away, so persuaded him shall we say, 30 00:01:22,015 --> 00:01:23,515 to enter in the academy. 31 00:01:23,516 --> 00:01:25,384 I'm told that academy can be hard on a young man. 32 00:01:25,385 --> 00:01:27,152 Please, we're speaking about Edward. 33 00:01:27,153 --> 00:01:30,756 A perpetual idler if ever there was one. 34 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:31,990 You're just being blaise about him because he's 35 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:35,294 the opposite of you. He's carefree and you don't like 36 00:01:35,295 --> 00:01:39,398 anything you can't control. Which includes men, at least one 37 00:01:39,399 --> 00:01:42,367 worth being with. Isn't that right mother ? 38 00:01:42,368 --> 00:01:44,636 Don't ask me, ask your father. 39 00:01:44,637 --> 00:01:46,171 Well your mother has certainly tamed 40 00:01:46,172 --> 00:01:47,406 this old merchant marine. 41 00:01:47,407 --> 00:01:48,807 William ! 42 00:01:48,808 --> 00:01:50,375 It's true and I thank you for it, without 43 00:01:50,376 --> 00:01:52,211 you I would not have been blessed so abundantly. 44 00:01:52,212 --> 00:01:54,146 And look at your handiwork. 45 00:01:54,147 --> 00:01:55,614 A devoted mother and wife. 46 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:58,150 A devoted soon-to-be teacher. 47 00:01:58,151 --> 00:02:01,787 And, God help us, our very own young spirited adventurer. 48 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:05,123 Better to be an adventurer than end up an 49 00:02:05,124 --> 00:02:07,793 old schoolmarm never taking any chances in life and love. 50 00:02:07,794 --> 00:02:11,196 Julie Thatcher, apologize please. 51 00:02:11,197 --> 00:02:12,632 This evening is for your sister. 52 00:02:21,107 --> 00:02:24,843 Valedictorian. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. 53 00:02:24,844 --> 00:02:28,981 Impeccable marks from all of your professors. 54 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:31,383 This is very impressive, Miss Thatcher. 55 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:33,318 Thank you. And just so you know, I am fully equipped 56 00:02:33,319 --> 00:02:35,187 with all the latest teaching theories, such as the 57 00:02:35,188 --> 00:02:37,089 fore-grounding method as ameans of explaining the 58 00:02:37,090 --> 00:02:39,024 difference between the poetic and everyday language... 59 00:02:39,025 --> 00:02:40,959 Yes, yes... trust me, I'm aware of how 60 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:43,228 well-equipped you are. 61 00:02:43,229 --> 00:02:47,432 What I mean is, I have a confession, 62 00:02:47,433 --> 00:02:48,600 Miss Thatcher. 63 00:02:48,601 --> 00:02:51,370 I've been following your aspirations for some time. 64 00:02:51,371 --> 00:02:53,472 You have ? 65 00:02:53,473 --> 00:02:55,307 There was a symposium at the Teacher 66 00:02:55,308 --> 00:02:58,110 College some months ago and I noticed you. 67 00:02:58,111 --> 00:03:01,013 I hope you don't mind, but I inquired about you. 68 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:02,314 Well, I suppose that's... 69 00:03:02,315 --> 00:03:04,516 Miss Thatcher... may I call you Elizabeth 70 00:03:04,517 --> 00:03:08,587 ...the truth is, I am very pleased that I now have 71 00:03:08,588 --> 00:03:10,556 the opportunity to enter your life at 72 00:03:10,557 --> 00:03:13,392 a time when I can be... helpful. 73 00:03:13,393 --> 00:03:15,460 Thank you, Mr. Higgins. 74 00:03:15,461 --> 00:03:18,397 In terms of your obligations, are 75 00:03:18,398 --> 00:03:21,433 there any distractions... say any hobbies 76 00:03:21,434 --> 00:03:24,036 or suitors at the moment ? 77 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:25,904 None whatsoever. 78 00:03:25,905 --> 00:03:31,677 There is an opening at Weston Day School. 79 00:03:31,678 --> 00:03:33,078 Grade six class. 80 00:03:33,079 --> 00:03:36,582 Weston ? Oh, Mr. Higgins, to teach at a school 81 00:03:36,583 --> 00:03:39,051 with such an abiding regard for truth and 82 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:41,353 excellence among its students... 83 00:03:41,354 --> 00:03:43,655 You won't be disappointed, I promise. 84 00:03:43,656 --> 00:03:45,657 Please, you must call me 'Thomas.' 85 00:03:45,658 --> 00:03:47,359 Thank you... Thomas. 86 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:50,829 Now in return for such a fine placement there are 87 00:03:50,830 --> 00:03:55,100 obvious favors that would demonstrate your gratitude. 88 00:03:55,101 --> 00:03:55,902 Mr. Higgins... 89 00:03:55,903 --> 00:03:56,935 90 00:03:56,936 --> 00:03:58,503 I mean, Thomas... 91 00:03:58,504 --> 00:04:02,174 I will do my utmost to instill a love of learning 92 00:04:02,175 --> 00:04:05,344 in my students which will make you proud you hired me. 93 00:04:05,345 --> 00:04:12,351 Yes, ah... Actually, that's not the kind of 94 00:04:12,352 --> 00:04:14,586 gratitude I had in mind. 95 00:04:14,587 --> 00:04:21,627 96 00:04:21,628 --> 00:04:23,362 97 00:04:23,363 --> 00:04:26,732 Mr. Higgins, I am only interested 98 00:04:26,733 --> 00:04:31,637 in a teaching position. Not in... anything else. 99 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:34,673 May I expect the paperwork for my placement 100 00:04:34,674 --> 00:04:36,174 to Weston in the post ? 101 00:04:36,175 --> 00:04:38,710 Well that is entirely up to you. 102 00:04:38,711 --> 00:04:41,546 Perhaps I need to speak with my father 103 00:04:41,547 --> 00:04:43,281 about this conversation. 104 00:04:43,282 --> 00:04:50,155 I see. Clearly we have the wrong impression 105 00:04:50,156 --> 00:04:52,959 of each other. I apologise. 106 00:04:58,297 --> 00:05:01,967 But just out of curiosity, when the children in your 107 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:05,203 classroom aren't behaving up to snuff, will you also 108 00:05:05,204 --> 00:05:08,507 call on Daddy to straighten them out ? 109 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:12,544 Oh yes, yes I'm sure we can find just the right 110 00:05:12,545 --> 00:05:17,183 school for a woman of your... integrity. 111 00:05:22,555 --> 00:05:24,257 Waiter ! 112 00:05:30,730 --> 00:05:34,834 Miss Elizabeth ? A letter for you just came in the post. 113 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:39,939 From Mr. Higgins. 114 00:05:42,442 --> 00:05:44,643 Yes, thank you Emma. 115 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:45,611 Yes Maam. 116 00:05:56,622 --> 00:05:59,692 A train ticket ? 117 00:06:02,995 --> 00:06:10,268 It's West of here, still further West. Ah ! Coal 118 00:06:10,269 --> 00:06:13,538 Valley, just West of the Rockies. 119 00:06:13,539 --> 00:06:17,476 Everyone, look who I found down at the club. 120 00:06:17,477 --> 00:06:21,012 May I have the pleasure of introducing Constable 121 00:06:21,013 --> 00:06:23,915 Edward Montclair. 122 00:06:23,916 --> 00:06:25,183 Mrs. Thatcher. 123 00:06:25,184 --> 00:06:29,554 Oh, my. You actually graduated. 124 00:06:29,555 --> 00:06:30,655 Yes, Ma'am. 125 00:06:30,656 --> 00:06:32,424 Which has turned him into quite a bore. 126 00:06:32,425 --> 00:06:35,927 He's so serious now. 127 00:06:35,928 --> 00:06:38,396 128 00:06:38,397 --> 00:06:39,498 That's quite an achievment. 129 00:06:39,499 --> 00:06:40,866 Thank you, sir. 130 00:06:40,867 --> 00:06:42,834 Edward, now that you're part of the North-West 131 00:06:42,835 --> 00:06:45,704 Mounted Police, would you please explain to our 132 00:06:45,705 --> 00:06:49,407 daughter that the west is no place for a refined young lady. 133 00:06:49,408 --> 00:06:50,909 Constable Montclair's opinion 134 00:06:50,910 --> 00:06:52,377 is not necessary, Mother. 135 00:06:52,378 --> 00:06:55,547 I am capable of making my own decision. 136 00:06:55,548 --> 00:06:57,949 And I have a mind to say yes to Mr. Higgins. 137 00:06:57,950 --> 00:06:59,351 Wait. Are you saying 138 00:06:59,352 --> 00:07:01,319 Gave her an assignment out west ? 139 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,356 In the middle of God-forsaken nowhere. 140 00:07:04,357 --> 00:07:06,258 Mother, the west is hardly God forsaken. 141 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:08,627 I've read there are plenty of people there. 142 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:13,665 For instance, cowboys, whiskey runners, 143 00:07:13,666 --> 00:07:18,203 outlaws... men so eager for wives that they might even 144 00:07:18,204 --> 00:07:21,039 steal them if they have to... 145 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:22,340 Young lady how do you know all of this ? 146 00:07:22,341 --> 00:07:24,810 Because of the di... I mean... 147 00:07:24,811 --> 00:07:25,745 Her romance novels. 148 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:30,849 I'm not ashamed to open my mind to the 149 00:07:30,850 --> 00:07:32,517 literature of the world. 150 00:07:32,518 --> 00:07:38,423 And it's not only cowboys and outlaws and Mounties. 151 00:07:38,424 --> 00:07:41,660 There are Indians all over the west. 152 00:07:41,661 --> 00:07:45,463 I'm sure most are peaceable, although you might 153 00:07:45,464 --> 00:07:48,300 want to consider bobbing your hair in case any of them feel 154 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,534 the need for a fresh scalp... 155 00:07:49,535 --> 00:07:50,836 Julie, that's enough ! Is this 156 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:52,237 what she says true ? 157 00:07:52,238 --> 00:07:54,639 Well, obviously cannot speak 158 00:07:54,640 --> 00:07:56,775 from first hand experience. 159 00:07:56,776 --> 00:07:59,244 But my training suggests that the dangers out west 160 00:07:59,245 --> 00:08:00,979 are indeed real. 161 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:03,215 We all know Elizabeth is afraid of her own shadow. She's 162 00:08:03,216 --> 00:08:05,717 not going anywhere especially if it's not within 163 00:08:05,718 --> 00:08:07,552 walking distance from home ? 164 00:08:07,553 --> 00:08:08,854 Is that so ? 165 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:11,022 Well as far as I'm concerned we are through 166 00:08:11,023 --> 00:08:15,994 discussing this ridiculous idea. Is that understood Elizabeth ? 167 00:08:15,995 --> 00:08:18,196 No, it is not, Mother. 168 00:08:18,197 --> 00:08:21,334 This is a decision I will make alone. 169 00:08:23,803 --> 00:08:24,770 But I will take your position into 170 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:29,876 consideration. Good night. 171 00:09:29,568 --> 00:09:30,436 Auntie Elizabeth 172 00:09:41,180 --> 00:09:44,783 'When I stepped off the train in Pine Springs, 173 00:09:44,784 --> 00:09:47,152 'I was greeted by a small, precocious young girl 174 00:09:47,153 --> 00:09:50,889 named Perlie, along with her father, Mr. Leverly. 175 00:09:50,890 --> 00:09:53,024 Wearing gold rimmed spectacles and dressed all 176 00:09:53,025 --> 00:09:55,260 in black, Mr. Leverly loaded my suitcases onto 177 00:09:55,261 --> 00:09:58,463 his black wagon of death, also known as... a hearse. 178 00:09:58,464 --> 00:10:02,434 He was, in fact, the undertaker. 179 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:04,669 As the hearse continued traveling across the wide 180 00:10:04,670 --> 00:10:08,540 open prairie, the little girl wouldn't stop talking. 181 00:10:08,541 --> 00:10:12,310 'She covered every topic under the sun, 182 00:10:12,311 --> 00:10:15,513 from pickling pickles to her father's occupation of 183 00:10:15,514 --> 00:10:18,083 pickling people, and everything in between, 184 00:10:18,084 --> 00:10:22,153 Speaking of pickles, do you like pickles ? 185 00:10:22,154 --> 00:10:24,789 Yes, yes I do. 186 00:10:24,790 --> 00:10:28,026 Me too, the saltier the better but I hate it when one of 187 00:10:28,027 --> 00:10:30,362 my hairs gets in the pickler jar, don't you ? 188 00:10:30,363 --> 00:10:33,465 I bet you've got long pretty hair underneath that bonnett. 189 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:36,034 We finally arrived at the place 190 00:10:36,035 --> 00:10:38,470 I would call home for the next year. 191 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:40,139 They referred to it as the teacherage... 192 00:10:45,011 --> 00:10:46,077 That's everything. 193 00:10:46,078 --> 00:10:47,979 Thank you for all your help. 194 00:10:47,980 --> 00:10:48,881 Good day Miss. Thatcher. 195 00:10:53,586 --> 00:10:55,954 See ya tomorrow for school, Teacher lady ! 196 00:10:55,955 --> 00:10:59,358 I look forward to it Perlie. 197 00:11:00,259 --> 00:11:03,796 A teacher... She was a teacher... 198 00:11:05,731 --> 00:11:07,566 ...out west. 199 00:11:40,466 --> 00:11:43,034 'Only moments after the hearse had left, 200 00:11:43,035 --> 00:11:45,103 I eagerly made my way from the teacherage to the 201 00:11:45,104 --> 00:11:48,073 gleaming new schoolhouse so I could begin preparing 202 00:11:48,074 --> 00:11:51,009 for my first day of school.' 203 00:11:51,010 --> 00:11:53,144 Good morning, children. 204 00:11:53,145 --> 00:11:58,149 My name is Miss Thatcher and I'm very pleased 205 00:11:58,150 --> 00:12:00,118 to be your new teacher. 206 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:03,555 Yes, Johnny. 207 00:12:03,556 --> 00:12:05,790 Well that is a wonderful question. 208 00:12:05,791 --> 00:12:07,692 A proportion is a special 209 00:12:07,693 --> 00:12:10,161 form of an algebra equation. 210 00:12:10,162 --> 00:12:12,564 Let me give you an example. 211 00:12:12,565 --> 00:12:18,803 Let's say you have a crate of apples and oranges 212 00:12:18,804 --> 00:12:23,708 and they are the ratio, four-to-five. 213 00:12:23,709 --> 00:12:32,317 Now if we have seven apples, then how many oranges 214 00:12:32,318 --> 00:12:35,286 do you think that.. 215 00:12:35,287 --> 00:12:38,090 Excuse me ? Is someone there ? 216 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:50,001 217 00:12:50,002 --> 00:12:54,073 218 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:04,483 Undertaker asked me to bring you some firewood. 219 00:13:07,086 --> 00:13:11,389 When I came in before you were... talking... 220 00:13:11,390 --> 00:13:14,325 I didn't want to disturb you... 221 00:13:14,326 --> 00:13:18,696 I was just...only pract... Thank you. 222 00:13:18,697 --> 00:13:20,899 I'm Elizabeth Thatcher. the new teacher... 223 00:13:20,900 --> 00:13:24,269 But I suppose you've gathered that much. 224 00:13:24,270 --> 00:13:25,570 Yes, Ma'am. 225 00:13:25,571 --> 00:13:29,107 I'm sorry, I'm not accustomed to small-town 226 00:13:29,108 --> 00:13:31,309 thinking. Not that the thinking is small, 227 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:35,480 but the town itself is quite small, so one would assume 228 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:39,250 that everyone knows everyone else's business. 229 00:13:39,251 --> 00:13:44,322 And um... Forgive me I'm rambling. 230 00:13:44,323 --> 00:13:46,624 I wouldn't know, ma'am. 231 00:13:46,625 --> 00:13:50,628 However, if there are any supplies you might need, 232 00:13:50,629 --> 00:13:53,398 I'm heading into town Saturday. 233 00:13:53,399 --> 00:13:57,869 Oh no, I'm quite alright, thank you. 234 00:13:57,870 --> 00:13:59,238 Then I'll be on my way. 235 00:14:09,715 --> 00:14:11,584 Why did I just turn him down ? 236 00:14:13,786 --> 00:14:14,954 Mister ! 237 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:21,359 I'm embarrassed to say I think I was 238 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:23,761 too quick in declining your offer. 239 00:14:23,762 --> 00:14:27,732 I'll be by Saturday around eight, to get you. 240 00:14:27,733 --> 00:14:30,802 I'm sorry I didn't catch your name. 241 00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:33,504 Wynn. Wynn Delaney. 242 00:14:33,505 --> 00:14:35,807 Well then Mr. Delaney I would be much obliged. 243 00:14:35,808 --> 00:14:37,475 Ma'am. 244 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:01,399 Well I can clerly see where this is headed. 245 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:04,202 No wonder she was keeping it hidden... 246 00:15:04,203 --> 00:15:06,238 It's no different than a romance novel. 247 00:15:18,217 --> 00:15:20,218 I worked long into the night, making 248 00:15:20,219 --> 00:15:22,086 lists of all the school supplies I would need from 249 00:15:22,087 --> 00:15:25,223 town, along with preparing my first lessons. 250 00:15:25,224 --> 00:15:29,260 I wanted so badly to make a strong first impression 251 00:15:29,261 --> 00:15:32,463 on my students and their parents. 252 00:15:42,741 --> 00:15:44,076 Wolves ! 253 00:16:39,932 --> 00:16:42,600 I knew it ! Where did you find that ? 254 00:16:42,601 --> 00:16:44,002 The question is where did you find it ? 255 00:16:45,871 --> 00:16:47,171 In Mother and Father's safe. 256 00:16:47,172 --> 00:16:48,573 Do they know ? 257 00:16:48,574 --> 00:16:50,308 Do you really have to ask that ? 258 00:16:50,309 --> 00:16:52,744 So you stole it. 259 00:16:52,745 --> 00:16:55,813 I borrowed it. Then you stole it from me. 260 00:16:55,814 --> 00:16:57,615 And Mother's going to be furious when I tell her 261 00:16:57,616 --> 00:16:58,783 you were reading it. 262 00:16:58,784 --> 00:17:00,084 Really ? You don't think she'd be even more 263 00:17:00,085 --> 00:17:02,321 disturbed knowing her little adventurer read it first ? 264 00:17:06,425 --> 00:17:07,393 Our secret then. 265 00:17:10,562 --> 00:17:11,929 What I don't understand is why it even 266 00:17:11,930 --> 00:17:13,831 has to be a secret. It was so many years ago. 267 00:17:13,832 --> 00:17:16,067 I know. How far have you gotten ? 268 00:17:16,068 --> 00:17:17,101 The wolves. 269 00:17:17,102 --> 00:17:19,670 No wonder you jumped out of your skin. 270 00:17:19,671 --> 00:17:21,906 Just imagine if you were truly there. 271 00:17:21,907 --> 00:17:25,076 You don't think I could rise to the occasion ? 272 00:17:25,077 --> 00:17:27,779 If our auntie was in over her head trying to teach 273 00:17:27,780 --> 00:17:31,182 school on the prairie... you would be drowning. 274 00:17:31,183 --> 00:17:33,152 Please. You have no idea of what I'm capable of. 275 00:17:35,988 --> 00:17:37,922 I know what you're not capable of. 276 00:17:37,923 --> 00:17:42,360 For example, sleeping with the lights off... 277 00:17:42,361 --> 00:17:44,662 It's because I need light to read and 278 00:17:44,663 --> 00:17:46,497 study late at night, and then I sometimes fall 279 00:17:46,498 --> 00:17:47,599 asleep with it on. 280 00:17:49,468 --> 00:17:51,602 You wouldn't last one week without the 281 00:17:51,603 --> 00:17:53,304 comforts of home. 282 00:17:53,305 --> 00:17:56,040 Without having Mama and Daddy there to keep you safe. 283 00:17:56,041 --> 00:17:56,975 You're wrong ! 284 00:17:58,677 --> 00:18:02,380 Fine. Then prove it. 285 00:18:02,381 --> 00:18:04,283 How am I supposed to do that ? 286 00:18:16,094 --> 00:18:20,031 Spend the next week alone in the old 287 00:18:20,032 --> 00:18:21,933 grounds-keepers' cottage. 288 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:26,170 Eat and sleep there, cook your own meals, do 289 00:18:26,171 --> 00:18:29,874 your own laundry, with no help from the staff. 290 00:18:29,875 --> 00:18:32,643 And if I win this little wager, what of yours will 291 00:18:32,644 --> 00:18:34,445 be mine at the end of the week ? 292 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:39,884 My admission that I was wrong to underestimate you. 293 00:18:39,885 --> 00:18:43,855 Along with my full blessing for you to pursue 294 00:18:43,856 --> 00:18:46,424 this teaching position in the middle of nowhere... 295 00:18:46,425 --> 00:18:48,494 Deal. 296 00:19:18,156 --> 00:19:20,157 'A touch of comfort for you, sister. 297 00:19:20,158 --> 00:19:22,261 With deep admiration, Julie.' 298 00:19:28,667 --> 00:19:33,605 Well, this is a surprise. 299 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:38,610 Alright, Auntie. It's just you and me now. 300 00:19:41,346 --> 00:19:43,848 My first few days were filled with 301 00:19:43,849 --> 00:19:46,651 every possible disaster. Starting with that pack of 302 00:19:46,652 --> 00:19:49,387 ravenous wolves that kept me up half the night before my first 303 00:19:49,388 --> 00:19:50,555 day of class. 304 00:19:57,529 --> 00:19:58,864 305 00:20:03,735 --> 00:20:04,570 Coming. 306 00:20:10,375 --> 00:20:13,011 One moment. 307 00:20:18,951 --> 00:20:20,552 308 00:20:23,922 --> 00:20:27,058 I'm Miss Thatcher and, and... 309 00:20:27,059 --> 00:20:32,563 Yeah, we know. 310 00:20:32,564 --> 00:20:34,298 The parents are wondering if you will 311 00:20:34,299 --> 00:20:38,402 be coming to class to teach today ? 312 00:20:38,403 --> 00:20:43,174 Goodness gracious... Yes, 313 00:20:43,175 --> 00:20:45,176 please, please, please pass the message on that 314 00:20:45,177 --> 00:20:49,881 I will be there momentarily. Thank you. 315 00:20:58,056 --> 00:20:59,224 316 00:21:16,541 --> 00:21:22,146 Good Morning... my name is Elizabeth 317 00:21:22,147 --> 00:21:31,656 Thatcher and um..you of course may call me Miss Thatcher. 318 00:21:31,657 --> 00:21:39,964 I do apologise for my tardiness this morning. 319 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:44,068 This is not something we'll be encouraging here at school, 320 00:21:44,069 --> 00:21:47,872 had a bit of a sleepless night. 321 00:21:47,873 --> 00:21:53,077 I am very pleased to be your teacher and 322 00:21:53,078 --> 00:22:00,451 very much hope to show you all the many joys of learning this 323 00:22:00,452 --> 00:22:10,762 year at school. So um, let's begin then, shall we ? 324 00:22:18,203 --> 00:22:20,871 Then I had to deal with troublemakers like Carl 325 00:22:20,872 --> 00:22:23,774 who take pleasure in goading unsuspecting teachers into 326 00:22:23,775 --> 00:22:25,810 touching things they shouldn't. 327 00:22:25,811 --> 00:22:27,011 See, children, the woods are 328 00:22:27,012 --> 00:22:30,281 filled with interesting things we can learn to spell ! 329 00:22:30,282 --> 00:22:33,584 Well Carl, these do have three leaves, 330 00:22:33,585 --> 00:22:37,021 but I don't think these are clover. 331 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:39,490 Oh, I guess you're right. 332 00:22:39,491 --> 00:22:41,659 How do you spell Poison ? 333 00:22:41,660 --> 00:22:44,161 Poison ? P-O-I-S-O-N. 334 00:22:44,162 --> 00:22:45,329 As in 'Poison Ivy ?' 335 00:22:49,801 --> 00:22:52,804 No, she wouldn't. 336 00:23:01,847 --> 00:23:04,115 To a lothario unfaithful to his wife. 337 00:23:04,116 --> 00:23:05,716 Miss. Thatcher. 338 00:23:05,717 --> 00:23:06,917 Mr. Delaney. 339 00:23:06,918 --> 00:23:07,918 340 00:23:07,919 --> 00:23:09,086 341 00:23:09,087 --> 00:23:12,923 Hey ! Is it still convenient for me to come by 342 00:23:12,924 --> 00:23:14,692 and take you to town Saturday ? 343 00:23:14,693 --> 00:23:15,994 344 00:23:17,362 --> 00:23:20,098 You ready go, son ? 345 00:23:22,768 --> 00:23:24,769 Phillip Delaney of course ? 346 00:23:24,770 --> 00:23:30,975 Miss Thatcher ? Phillip's mother and me are 347 00:23:30,976 --> 00:23:33,210 grateful that you are here to teach the children. 348 00:23:33,211 --> 00:23:37,615 I'm grateful for the opportunity. 349 00:23:37,616 --> 00:23:38,884 Afternoon, then. 350 00:23:48,660 --> 00:23:50,295 The plot thickens. 351 00:24:03,809 --> 00:24:07,578 Where are the lovely flowers I left you ? 352 00:24:07,579 --> 00:24:08,779 From now on, I'm just going to call you Carl. 353 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:15,519 Evil Carl. Conniving Carl. Cruel Carl. 354 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:17,087 It wouldn't be an authentic wager if 355 00:24:17,088 --> 00:24:20,524 I didn't introduce some of the shenanigans from... The diary. 356 00:24:20,525 --> 00:24:24,261 Besides, the poison ivy complemented 357 00:24:24,262 --> 00:24:26,865 the orchids perfectly, don't you think ? 358 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:31,135 Don't scratch. You'll scar. 359 00:24:31,136 --> 00:24:32,303 Did you just come to gloat ? 360 00:24:32,304 --> 00:24:34,338 Or is there another reason for your visit ? 361 00:24:34,339 --> 00:24:37,141 I just wanted to let you know that while 362 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:39,043 you're apparently having boiled potatoes for 363 00:24:39,044 --> 00:24:42,880 dinner, Frederick is preparing us a scrumptious meal. 364 00:24:42,881 --> 00:24:45,683 Just admit it, Elizabeth. 365 00:24:45,684 --> 00:24:46,817 It's not worth it. 366 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:49,353 Call it quits and come back to civilization. 367 00:24:49,354 --> 00:24:51,255 Never. I'll never give in to you, 368 00:24:51,256 --> 00:24:52,923 as I know our Auntie never gave in to 369 00:24:52,924 --> 00:24:54,592 that scoundrel Wynn Delaney. 370 00:24:54,593 --> 00:24:56,160 Don't be so sure of that. 371 00:24:56,161 --> 00:24:58,963 Please tell me she doesn't fall for him. 372 00:24:58,964 --> 00:25:01,365 That would make her too much like you. 373 00:25:01,366 --> 00:25:03,735 For me to know and you to find out. 374 00:25:06,638 --> 00:25:08,806 What on earth are you doing ? 375 00:25:08,807 --> 00:25:10,407 Relieving the itch. 376 00:25:10,408 --> 00:25:12,409 A wild-west cure for what ails me. 377 00:25:12,410 --> 00:25:14,678 Didn't know your pampered sister was 378 00:25:14,679 --> 00:25:15,680 this resourceful, did you ? 379 00:25:18,283 --> 00:25:21,486 Like I said, I'm not losing this wager. 380 00:25:23,154 --> 00:25:25,056 381 00:25:40,538 --> 00:25:42,039 'As I rode into town with Mr. Leverly, 382 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:43,941 I relished the thought of Wynn Delaney finding my 383 00:25:43,942 --> 00:25:45,676 note on the door. 384 00:25:45,677 --> 00:25:47,511 I had successfully rebuffed the charms of 385 00:25:47,512 --> 00:25:52,249 this rapscallion who believed himself to be so irresistible.' 386 00:25:52,250 --> 00:25:58,022 My apology for the inconvenience. Okay ? 387 00:25:58,023 --> 00:25:59,257 Good decision, Auntie. 388 00:26:03,995 --> 00:26:05,896 'Once in town, my first order of business 389 00:26:05,897 --> 00:26:08,198 at the mercantile had to do with rebuffing another kind 390 00:26:08,199 --> 00:26:12,303 of pest. That of the mouse variety. I purchased 391 00:26:12,304 --> 00:26:15,506 several of these killing devices, but arming them 392 00:26:15,507 --> 00:26:17,876 proved to be more difficult than I anticipated... 393 00:26:54,846 --> 00:27:02,086 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to... 394 00:27:02,087 --> 00:27:04,155 I sort of did... 395 00:27:09,260 --> 00:27:13,298 I'm a murderer. 396 00:27:15,934 --> 00:27:17,835 This isn't a love story. 397 00:27:17,836 --> 00:27:20,038 It's a horror story. 398 00:27:25,276 --> 00:27:26,276 399 00:27:26,277 --> 00:27:28,412 400 00:27:28,413 --> 00:27:30,781 401 00:27:36,521 --> 00:27:39,790 The poison ivy may have been a little too much. 402 00:27:39,791 --> 00:27:41,392 You spoke to her ? 403 00:27:41,393 --> 00:27:46,563 I have my spies. I'm to the office. 404 00:27:46,564 --> 00:27:47,998 We're taking on some new government shipping 405 00:27:47,999 --> 00:27:51,302 business. I'll be back in time for dinner. 406 00:27:53,805 --> 00:27:55,472 Good day, sir. 407 00:27:55,473 --> 00:27:57,975 Your father is far too gentle with you. 408 00:27:57,976 --> 00:28:00,511 I wanted him to disallow you from seeing boys for 409 00:28:00,512 --> 00:28:02,546 an entire year. 410 00:28:02,547 --> 00:28:05,449 Oh, Mother, it was just a silly little prank. 411 00:28:05,450 --> 00:28:08,986 Scratching could scar her beautiful complexion. 412 00:28:08,987 --> 00:28:11,755 Not possible. The layer of potato paste 413 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:13,757 is like an elephant hide. 414 00:28:13,758 --> 00:28:16,093 Besides, some day you'll be thanking me. 415 00:28:16,094 --> 00:28:18,028 And why is that ? 416 00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:19,797 She's dug her heels in about this offer 417 00:28:19,798 --> 00:28:21,865 of a teaching position out west. 418 00:28:21,866 --> 00:28:25,369 That's what this is about ? 419 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:26,703 She's trying to prove herself worthy in 420 00:28:26,704 --> 00:28:28,572 you and Father's eyes. 421 00:28:28,573 --> 00:28:33,378 This 'silly wager' is my way of dampening her spirit. 422 00:28:36,414 --> 00:28:39,149 I don't want her to leave home any more than 423 00:28:39,150 --> 00:28:40,984 you do, Mother. 424 00:28:40,985 --> 00:28:43,454 I fear she is more serious about 425 00:28:43,455 --> 00:28:45,457 this than I thought. 426 00:29:57,595 --> 00:29:58,930 Miss Thatcher, is everything alright ? 427 00:30:01,599 --> 00:30:03,468 Oh don't do that it's going to cause.. 428 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:14,913 it's going to cause the ash to combust. 429 00:30:20,718 --> 00:30:24,087 When the fire gets going well, you can turn 430 00:30:24,088 --> 00:30:26,590 that over to slow it down some. 431 00:30:26,591 --> 00:30:33,931 But to get it started you just turn that upright. 432 00:30:33,932 --> 00:30:35,599 Thank you for 433 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:39,903 explaining the proper use of a stove. 434 00:30:39,904 --> 00:30:46,177 Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm just going to go get cleaned up. 435 00:30:47,579 --> 00:30:50,280 It's coming down out there. I could give you 436 00:30:50,281 --> 00:30:53,417 a ride over to the teacherage on my horse if you'd like. 437 00:30:53,418 --> 00:30:55,519 The mud'll get deep real quick on the prairie. 438 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:59,724 I would not like. Excuse me. 439 00:31:07,932 --> 00:31:08,966 'If you'd like, I can take you to 440 00:31:08,967 --> 00:31:10,901 the teacherage on my horse.' Why certainly. 441 00:31:10,902 --> 00:31:13,437 I'll just sit in front of the married man and he can 442 00:31:13,438 --> 00:31:15,940 put his big strong arms around me to keep me safe and dry ! 443 00:31:18,776 --> 00:31:21,545 Are you sure you're okay ? 444 00:31:21,546 --> 00:31:24,882 Yes, I'm perfectly alright, thank you. 445 00:31:33,191 --> 00:31:34,826 Good day. 446 00:32:03,755 --> 00:32:05,856 'This rogue of a man, Mr. Delaney, is in 447 00:32:05,857 --> 00:32:09,626 need of a swift kick to his moral posterior.' 448 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:11,663 And I am just the one to deliver it ! 449 00:32:14,365 --> 00:32:17,467 Oh, my. I didn't know... I was... 450 00:32:17,468 --> 00:32:19,569 I'm afraid you'll have to excuse my daughter. 451 00:32:19,570 --> 00:32:23,173 This depravation in 452 00:32:23,174 --> 00:32:25,842 preparing to teach out west has left her... 453 00:32:25,843 --> 00:32:32,316 and a little unhinged... and very red. 454 00:32:32,317 --> 00:32:36,753 Yes, well you need not deprive yourself any 455 00:32:36,754 --> 00:32:38,422 longer, Miss Thatcher. 456 00:32:38,423 --> 00:32:42,693 I believe you'll find this opportunity more suitable 457 00:32:42,694 --> 00:32:44,862 than the last. 458 00:32:50,668 --> 00:32:51,903 Weston ? 459 00:32:54,272 --> 00:32:59,242 Why the change of... heart ? 460 00:32:59,243 --> 00:33:02,979 Let's just say I saw the error of my 461 00:33:02,980 --> 00:33:06,783 ways and realized what a quality candidate you really are. 462 00:33:06,784 --> 00:33:09,820 Well I'll need to think about it. 463 00:33:09,821 --> 00:33:11,355 What's to think about ? 464 00:33:11,356 --> 00:33:14,558 It's perfect, and it's not out west. 465 00:33:14,559 --> 00:33:16,360 It's alright, Mrs. Thatcher. 466 00:33:16,361 --> 00:33:19,663 I agree, she needs to weigh up her options. 467 00:33:19,664 --> 00:33:21,932 Well won't they be needing a speedy reply ? 468 00:33:21,933 --> 00:33:26,403 No, no. No I think we should let her think it over. 469 00:33:26,404 --> 00:33:30,775 Hmm ? Good day, Miss Thatcher. 470 00:33:42,253 --> 00:33:43,587 I'm not sure we should be doing this. 471 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:45,122 Well, I am. 472 00:33:45,123 --> 00:33:48,158 It is her decision. 473 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:50,927 Yes, but she can be very stubborn and she 474 00:33:50,928 --> 00:33:52,462 doesn't know what's best for her. 475 00:33:52,463 --> 00:33:54,731 And you do ? 476 00:33:54,732 --> 00:33:57,734 Yes. And I'm not leaving anything to chance. 477 00:33:57,735 --> 00:34:00,437 We're going to help save her from a life of misery, 478 00:34:00,438 --> 00:34:02,339 and perhaps even death ? 479 00:34:02,340 --> 00:34:05,143 That's what a Mountie is supposed to do, right ? 480 00:34:10,982 --> 00:34:13,683 All I know is, the old Edward would 481 00:34:13,684 --> 00:34:15,520 have done this just for the fun of it. 482 00:34:22,560 --> 00:34:25,396 Right broken window. 483 00:34:47,718 --> 00:34:50,488 Mission accomplished. 484 00:34:52,256 --> 00:34:55,992 485 00:34:55,993 --> 00:34:58,829 Goodbye Coal Valley. Hello, Weston. 486 00:34:58,830 --> 00:35:03,333 PLEASE HELP, THEY'RE EVERYWHERE ! 487 00:35:03,334 --> 00:35:05,168 This doesn't sound good. 488 00:35:05,169 --> 00:35:06,169 She'll be fine. 489 00:35:06,170 --> 00:35:09,639 Help me ! Mice ! ! 490 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:11,942 How many were in the box ? 491 00:35:11,943 --> 00:35:12,943 Ten. 492 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:13,944 Miss Elizabeth ? 493 00:35:13,945 --> 00:35:14,945 Please Help me ! 494 00:35:14,946 --> 00:35:16,813 Miss Elizabeth ? 495 00:35:16,814 --> 00:35:18,281 496 00:35:18,282 --> 00:35:20,684 Are you all right ? 497 00:35:20,685 --> 00:35:35,332 498 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:36,334 Please help me. 499 00:35:38,703 --> 00:35:40,871 Oh, Daddy ! 500 00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:41,972 What is it ? 501 00:35:41,973 --> 00:35:45,041 It was awful ! They were everywhere ! 502 00:35:45,042 --> 00:35:46,476 What is it ? ! What's happened ? ! 503 00:35:46,477 --> 00:35:47,677 What was everywhere ? 504 00:35:47,678 --> 00:35:50,146 Mice ! The cottage is infested with them ! 505 00:35:50,147 --> 00:35:51,549 Mice ! Oh, my word ! 506 00:35:54,352 --> 00:35:56,586 Elizabeth, are you all right ? 507 00:35:56,587 --> 00:35:58,421 When we heard screaming, we came running. 508 00:35:58,422 --> 00:36:01,825 You win, little sister. 509 00:36:01,826 --> 00:36:05,028 I'm not cut out for prairie life. It's too much. 510 00:36:05,029 --> 00:36:07,964 I'll ring Mr. Higgins in the morning 511 00:36:07,965 --> 00:36:09,834 to accept the teaching position at Weston. 512 00:36:12,436 --> 00:36:14,638 I'm not made of the same stuff 513 00:36:14,639 --> 00:36:16,373 as Auntie Elizabeth. 514 00:36:16,374 --> 00:36:17,741 Where did you get that ? 515 00:36:17,742 --> 00:36:20,810 516 00:36:20,811 --> 00:36:22,579 How dare you take something from 517 00:36:22,580 --> 00:36:24,214 our safe without permission ! 518 00:36:24,215 --> 00:36:28,986 Elizabeth didn't take it. I did. 519 00:36:31,789 --> 00:36:35,191 You had no right to steal from our safe ! 520 00:36:35,192 --> 00:36:39,463 Steal ? Well, at least I don't bribe people... 521 00:36:40,798 --> 00:36:42,899 What do you mean by that ? 522 00:36:42,900 --> 00:36:46,369 Perhaps I should take my leave. 523 00:36:46,370 --> 00:36:48,738 I apologise, Edward. 524 00:36:48,739 --> 00:36:50,907 Thank you for your concern. 525 00:36:50,908 --> 00:36:55,078 I'm so sorry. Elizabeth 526 00:36:55,079 --> 00:36:58,248 I was only trying to keep you from making a horrible mistake. 527 00:36:58,249 --> 00:37:00,051 What have you done, woman ? 528 00:37:02,353 --> 00:37:07,123 I went to see Mr. Higgins, I offered him... 529 00:37:07,124 --> 00:37:12,562 remuneration... if he would find a position 530 00:37:12,563 --> 00:37:16,366 for you that would keep you here... under my wing. 531 00:37:16,367 --> 00:37:17,500 532 00:37:17,501 --> 00:37:18,835 You paid him to offer me a position ? 533 00:37:18,836 --> 00:37:20,737 I only did it to protect you. 534 00:37:20,738 --> 00:37:24,374 You're only twenty-two. 535 00:37:24,375 --> 00:37:26,776 I can't have you just out there somewhere, 536 00:37:26,777 --> 00:37:33,350 all alone in that wilderness. The world is too dangerous. 537 00:37:33,351 --> 00:37:35,885 It appears I'm not fit to go west. 538 00:37:35,886 --> 00:37:39,023 Or worthy of teaching here either. 539 00:37:52,336 --> 00:37:55,171 I was told you wanted to see me young man. 540 00:37:55,172 --> 00:38:02,178 Yes, sir. I've made a tremendous error in judgment, 541 00:38:02,179 --> 00:38:07,251 and I have a confession to make. 542 00:38:11,922 --> 00:38:14,057 What happened to her, Daddy ? 543 00:38:14,058 --> 00:38:20,296 Aunt Elizabeth ? Why all the secrecy ? 544 00:38:20,297 --> 00:38:22,265 Did she meet with a tragic end ? 545 00:38:22,266 --> 00:38:25,135 The truth, beth, is that we don't know. 546 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:27,237 Except for a short visit after her teachling post in Pine 547 00:38:27,238 --> 00:38:34,110 Spring my little sister left home. And just never came back. 548 00:38:34,111 --> 00:38:36,047 But we're her family. 549 00:38:40,918 --> 00:38:42,420 Beth... 550 00:38:47,692 --> 00:38:52,595 Sometimes life takes a young person 551 00:38:52,596 --> 00:38:55,365 on their own path. 552 00:38:55,366 --> 00:38:57,667 They receive a higher calling, a calling becomes 553 00:38:57,668 --> 00:39:03,307 more important to them than everything else... even family. 554 00:39:06,577 --> 00:39:07,977 So Mother kept her from us because she 555 00:39:07,978 --> 00:39:09,646 was afraid of losing us to the world like 556 00:39:09,647 --> 00:39:11,147 you lost Aunt Elizabeth. 557 00:39:11,148 --> 00:39:14,484 Exactly. Not perhaps how nature intended for 558 00:39:14,485 --> 00:39:15,986 the birds in the nest, but human emotion is more complex. 559 00:39:22,059 --> 00:39:24,994 When I was reading her diary, 560 00:39:24,995 --> 00:39:26,830 I found myself desperately wanting to follow 561 00:39:26,831 --> 00:39:28,932 in her footsteps. 562 00:39:28,933 --> 00:39:30,700 Perhaps it's no accident that 563 00:39:30,701 --> 00:39:33,036 you are Elizabeth's namesake. 564 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:37,140 But when I consider who I am, I feel 565 00:39:37,141 --> 00:39:39,142 unequal to the call. 566 00:39:39,143 --> 00:39:42,245 I feel the fears rise up in me. 567 00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:47,217 I wonder if all this bluster about going west 568 00:39:47,218 --> 00:39:49,954 is just me trying to prove I'm not a shrinking violet. 569 00:39:54,191 --> 00:39:55,892 Edward came to me today, 570 00:39:55,893 --> 00:39:58,528 to confess to stacking the deck against you. 571 00:39:58,529 --> 00:39:59,729 How so ? 572 00:39:59,730 --> 00:40:01,197 Julie persuaded him to help her 573 00:40:01,198 --> 00:40:04,901 release the mice into the cottage. 574 00:40:04,902 --> 00:40:06,669 So, he hasn't changed. 575 00:40:06,670 --> 00:40:09,339 Actually, he has. I don't believe 576 00:40:09,340 --> 00:40:11,708 the old Edward would have had the moral fiber to face me. 577 00:40:11,709 --> 00:40:15,078 But that still doesn't change the fact 578 00:40:15,079 --> 00:40:16,679 that I was terrified. 579 00:40:16,680 --> 00:40:19,215 People who live in fear tend to do plently of 580 00:40:19,216 --> 00:40:23,453 nothing, except perhaps rob themselves of the 581 00:40:23,454 --> 00:40:25,955 possibility of joy. 582 00:40:25,956 --> 00:40:28,258 I don't want to be afraid anymore. 583 00:40:28,259 --> 00:40:32,362 Then be confident of who you are, commit to 584 00:40:32,363 --> 00:40:34,497 something... an idea, a vision of the world... 585 00:40:34,498 --> 00:40:37,734 something... something that is grander than yourself. 586 00:40:37,735 --> 00:40:39,269 I don't want you to miss out on 587 00:40:39,270 --> 00:40:49,446 God's purpose for your life. I love you Beth. 588 00:41:09,300 --> 00:41:11,434 Today I had to put my foot down and 589 00:41:11,435 --> 00:41:13,369 say enough's enough ! 590 00:41:13,370 --> 00:41:17,941 I thought we could use nature to help us with 591 00:41:17,942 --> 00:41:23,279 our spelling. for instance this lovely little Spruce. Spruce, 592 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:28,084 S-P-R-U-C-E. Now you all try it. 593 00:41:28,085 --> 00:41:35,925 Spurce, S-P-R-U-C-E. 594 00:41:35,926 --> 00:41:41,731 Good. Boulder, B-O-U-L-D-E-R. 595 00:41:41,732 --> 00:41:43,900 Yes, Andy ? 596 00:41:43,901 --> 00:41:45,368 May I use the privy ? 597 00:41:45,369 --> 00:41:47,403 Children please let's remember to use privy 598 00:41:47,404 --> 00:41:49,172 before school so we don't have quite so many 599 00:41:49,173 --> 00:41:50,506 interruptions, alright. 600 00:41:50,507 --> 00:41:52,942 How do you spell accident, you know accident like someone 601 00:41:52,943 --> 00:41:54,477 just had an accident in their pants. 602 00:41:54,478 --> 00:41:56,312 Carl, perhaps you can spell accident for the 603 00:41:56,313 --> 00:42:03,119 class ? Andy you may be excused. Children eyes up here please. 604 00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:09,058 Perhaps you can spell a synonnim for accident such as calamity or 605 00:42:09,059 --> 00:42:12,029 misfortune or do you even know what a synonnim is ? 606 00:42:15,633 --> 00:42:20,136 Children it is easy to humiliate one another with our words or in 607 00:42:20,137 --> 00:42:23,907 other ways but lets all strive to treat each other the way we 608 00:42:23,908 --> 00:42:31,114 would like to be treated, with respect. Now I want you all to 609 00:42:31,115 --> 00:42:34,684 stay right here and look around for other things we can learn to 610 00:42:34,685 --> 00:42:37,621 spell together in nature. I will be gone for a moment. 611 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:49,299 While I went searching for Andy, who I knew 612 00:42:49,300 --> 00:42:53,069 was hurting deeply from being humiliated I prayed for the 613 00:42:53,070 --> 00:42:54,805 right words that would comfort him. 614 00:42:58,509 --> 00:43:02,011 Andy, are you alright. 615 00:43:02,012 --> 00:43:06,482 I didn't know what was happening until too late. 616 00:43:06,483 --> 00:43:10,553 I want you to run home and get some 617 00:43:10,554 --> 00:43:13,456 nice dry clothes, alright ? 618 00:43:13,457 --> 00:43:16,592 Are you going to tell the class what I did ? 619 00:43:16,593 --> 00:43:20,163 Oh no, of course not. Accidents happen to 620 00:43:20,164 --> 00:43:29,839 everyone. In fact I have a secret of my own. When I was 621 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:33,476 your age I used to wet my bed because I was so very afraid of 622 00:43:33,477 --> 00:43:37,547 the dark. So there, now we both know something about the other 623 00:43:37,548 --> 00:43:41,084 that no one else will know. 624 00:43:41,085 --> 00:43:42,852 You're a really good teacher Miss. Thatcher. 625 00:43:42,853 --> 00:43:48,892 Thank you Andy. I want to be. 626 00:44:09,013 --> 00:44:12,181 Julie, wake up. Wake up. 627 00:44:12,182 --> 00:44:15,818 - What is it ? - I'm going. 628 00:44:15,819 --> 00:44:19,322 Going where ? It's the middle of the night. 629 00:44:19,323 --> 00:44:21,124 No, I mean, I'm taking the teaching 630 00:44:21,125 --> 00:44:22,658 job in Coal Valley. 631 00:44:22,659 --> 00:44:23,993 No, you're not. 632 00:44:23,994 --> 00:44:26,729 Now go to bed so I can go back to sleep. 633 00:44:26,730 --> 00:44:30,433 I'm serious. I believe it's 634 00:44:30,434 --> 00:44:32,769 what I'm supposed to do. 635 00:44:32,770 --> 00:44:36,039 No. I won't listen to you. 636 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:39,242 I don't want you to go. I'll hate you if you do. 637 00:44:39,243 --> 00:44:41,911 I mean it, I'll hate you if you leave me. 638 00:44:41,912 --> 00:44:43,846 Julie, you're not losing me. 639 00:44:43,847 --> 00:44:46,783 I'm going to write you about everything that 640 00:44:46,784 --> 00:44:50,253 happens so that even though I'm so far away... 641 00:44:50,254 --> 00:44:52,422 neither one of us will ever feel alone. 642 00:44:58,328 --> 00:45:01,432 Julie, please. 643 00:45:14,111 --> 00:45:15,344 You have the list I made you ? 644 00:45:15,345 --> 00:45:16,446 Yes, Mama. 645 00:45:16,447 --> 00:45:18,347 For the hundredth time I promise to dress warmly 646 00:45:18,348 --> 00:45:20,783 and keep dry and not go out after dark. 647 00:45:20,784 --> 00:45:22,051 There is snow up there in the winter 648 00:45:22,052 --> 00:45:23,487 on those prairie, so remember to wear your woolen socks. 649 00:45:33,497 --> 00:45:35,532 Stay buttoned up. You don't want to catch cold. 650 00:45:42,940 --> 00:45:46,075 Forgive me, I must keep this brief. 651 00:45:46,076 --> 00:45:48,277 If I don't... 652 00:45:48,278 --> 00:45:50,113 I'm already doing everything in my power to 653 00:45:50,114 --> 00:45:52,381 hold the dam back. 654 00:45:52,382 --> 00:45:55,184 I love you, Daddy. 655 00:45:55,185 --> 00:46:00,790 And I, you, Beth. And, I you. 656 00:46:02,259 --> 00:46:06,362 All aboard. 657 00:46:06,363 --> 00:46:11,434 Here I um, want you to take this so you can 658 00:46:11,435 --> 00:46:16,439 embrace new frontiers without fear of getting lost. 659 00:46:16,440 --> 00:46:23,045 And most importantly so you can always find your way home. 660 00:46:23,046 --> 00:46:29,051 Now go, go and find out what 661 00:46:29,052 --> 00:46:30,787 God has in store for you. 662 00:46:46,470 --> 00:46:48,338 Elizabeth ! Wait ! 663 00:46:52,676 --> 00:46:55,077 I'm sorry for what I said. 664 00:46:55,078 --> 00:46:59,448 I do believe your story will have a happy ending. 665 00:46:59,449 --> 00:47:02,518 You're going to get married, and have 666 00:47:02,519 --> 00:47:05,888 children, and have adventures and hardships, 667 00:47:05,889 --> 00:47:09,225 and more adventures for years and years to come. 668 00:47:09,226 --> 00:47:11,661 Someone once said this to me: 'Better 669 00:47:11,662 --> 00:47:15,565 to be an adventurer than end up an old schoolmarm.' 670 00:47:15,566 --> 00:47:18,601 I can't imagine who said that. 671 00:47:18,602 --> 00:47:21,538 My best friend did. 672 00:47:41,992 --> 00:47:45,161 Alright, Aunt Elizabeth, time for 673 00:47:45,162 --> 00:47:47,397 us to get reacquainted. 674 00:48:06,583 --> 00:48:09,552 Teressa ? 675 00:48:09,553 --> 00:48:10,687 Can you come see me, please. 676 00:48:17,294 --> 00:48:19,128 Yes, Miss Thatcher. 677 00:48:19,129 --> 00:48:21,665 Andy's not having a good day, is he ? 678 00:48:24,067 --> 00:48:27,103 No, Ma'am. 679 00:48:27,104 --> 00:48:30,439 I think perhaps it's best if you 680 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:31,574 walk him home, alright. 681 00:48:31,575 --> 00:48:32,809 Yes, Ma'am. 682 00:48:54,598 --> 00:48:57,300 He's really sick, ain't he ? 683 00:48:57,301 --> 00:48:59,468 His folks should take him to the doctor. 684 00:48:59,469 --> 00:49:01,437 Dey ain't got no money. 685 00:49:01,438 --> 00:49:04,273 It sounds as though things are 686 00:49:04,274 --> 00:49:06,043 hard for Andy and Teressa's family. 687 00:49:08,178 --> 00:49:14,250 Well, maybe we could help them. 688 00:49:14,251 --> 00:49:15,584 How ? 689 00:49:15,585 --> 00:49:17,820 We can take in a collection like they 690 00:49:17,821 --> 00:49:19,388 did to build the school ? 691 00:49:19,389 --> 00:49:21,557 We could do one of them penny circuses ? 692 00:49:21,558 --> 00:49:23,159 I say ve do a box zocial ! 693 00:49:23,160 --> 00:49:25,494 People like to eat goot food. 694 00:49:25,495 --> 00:49:26,595 Why can't we do both ? 695 00:49:26,596 --> 00:49:27,931 Vut do ya t'ink, Miss Tat'cher ? 696 00:49:29,633 --> 00:49:33,102 Well I think thats a fine idea. 697 00:50:21,451 --> 00:50:22,985 Miss Thatcher ? 698 00:50:22,986 --> 00:50:24,220 I'm so happy to finally meet you. 699 00:50:24,221 --> 00:50:25,855 I'm Lydia Delaney, Phillip's mama. 700 00:50:25,856 --> 00:50:27,757 I'm so pleased to meet you as well. 701 00:50:27,758 --> 00:50:29,492 I love having Phillip in my class. 702 00:50:29,493 --> 00:50:30,993 Not half as much as him. 703 00:50:30,994 --> 00:50:32,595 Neither he or Wynn can stop talking about you 704 00:50:32,596 --> 00:50:34,096 when they come home. 705 00:50:34,097 --> 00:50:38,801 Alright Folks. Folks gather around ! 706 00:50:38,802 --> 00:50:42,505 Time to get the bidding started on our box social here ! 707 00:50:42,506 --> 00:50:45,474 Now folks remember, we're raisin' money for little Andy 708 00:50:45,475 --> 00:50:49,512 Moran's hospital visit, so let's turn those pockets out. 709 00:50:49,513 --> 00:50:51,814 Now our first bid will be on a box 710 00:50:51,815 --> 00:50:54,517 lunch with our very own teacher, Miss Thatcher. 711 00:50:54,518 --> 00:50:57,486 Lets start the bidding at one dollar ? 712 00:50:57,487 --> 00:50:58,788 One dollar. 713 00:50:58,789 --> 00:51:01,090 One dollar I hear one dollar do I hear two ? 714 00:51:01,091 --> 00:51:03,559 Two dollars ! 715 00:51:03,560 --> 00:51:05,561 Two dollars, well the undertaker's good 716 00:51:05,562 --> 00:51:07,797 for two dollars. How about three dollars ? 717 00:51:07,798 --> 00:51:09,832 Three dollars ! 718 00:51:09,833 --> 00:51:11,066 Three dollars. Do I hear four ? 719 00:51:11,067 --> 00:51:13,302 Four dollars ! 720 00:51:13,303 --> 00:51:15,671 Four dollars, I hear four dollars. We have a 721 00:51:15,672 --> 00:51:17,407 standing bid of four dollars. Do I hear five ? 722 00:51:21,445 --> 00:51:22,711 Five dollars ! 723 00:51:22,712 --> 00:51:24,780 Five dollars, ladies and gentlemen, five 724 00:51:24,781 --> 00:51:30,719 dollars. Nicely done son. Now do I hear six dollars ! 725 00:51:30,720 --> 00:51:33,456 Six dollars ! 726 00:51:33,457 --> 00:51:36,392 Six dollars. I hear six dollars young man. Do I 727 00:51:36,393 --> 00:51:44,200 hear seven ? Do I hear six-fifty ? Six-fifty, anyone ? 728 00:51:44,201 --> 00:51:45,868 Is six dollars all there is, folks ? 729 00:51:45,869 --> 00:51:49,872 Alright Mr. Leverly it's going once and it's 730 00:51:49,873 --> 00:51:51,474 going twice and it's... 731 00:51:51,475 --> 00:51:56,146 Seven dollars ! 732 00:51:57,147 --> 00:51:59,782 Well now we have a standing bid at 733 00:51:59,783 --> 00:52:06,722 seven dollars. Do I hear eight ? 734 00:52:06,723 --> 00:52:11,995 I'm ready to go to my top bid of ten dollars. 735 00:52:17,934 --> 00:52:20,803 Well um, Mr. Delaney, we've got a standing 736 00:52:20,804 --> 00:52:23,473 bid of ten dollars. You have anything to say about that ? 737 00:52:35,652 --> 00:52:40,956 Fifteen dollars. 738 00:52:40,957 --> 00:52:44,261 Fifteen dollars, fifteen dollars folks.. 739 00:52:47,464 --> 00:52:57,973 Mr. Leverly going once... going twice... and it's 740 00:52:57,974 --> 00:52:59,975 sold to Mr. Wynn Delaney for fifteen dollars folks. 741 00:53:14,624 --> 00:53:15,525 Some of you younger men, you might 742 00:53:15,525 --> 00:53:16,493 want to get your money out... 743 00:53:16,494 --> 00:53:17,526 Sugar ! 744 00:53:18,795 --> 00:53:19,795 Miss Thatcher... 745 00:53:19,796 --> 00:53:21,364 Yes... come in. 746 00:53:24,768 --> 00:53:27,770 Edward, what are you doing here ? 747 00:53:27,771 --> 00:53:30,239 Just checking to make sure you're safe. 748 00:53:30,240 --> 00:53:31,807 Comfortable in your car. 749 00:53:31,808 --> 00:53:33,609 Yes, I am. But my question stands. 750 00:53:33,610 --> 00:53:34,677 Why are you here ? 751 00:53:34,678 --> 00:53:38,414 Your father didn't inform you ? 752 00:53:38,415 --> 00:53:43,018 Inform me of what ? 753 00:53:43,019 --> 00:53:44,820 I'm your escort, Elizabeth. 754 00:53:44,821 --> 00:53:47,590 He asked me to see you safely to Coal Valley on 755 00:53:47,591 --> 00:53:49,858 my way to my first posting. 756 00:53:49,859 --> 00:53:51,260 Well, he had no right. 757 00:53:51,261 --> 00:53:52,995 And I don't need an escort. 758 00:53:52,996 --> 00:53:54,396 Clearly, he thinks differently. 759 00:53:54,397 --> 00:53:55,998 Clearly. But the fact remains that I can take care 760 00:53:55,999 --> 00:53:59,702 of myself just fine. So feel free to get off the train. 761 00:53:59,703 --> 00:54:05,441 Well it's moving a little fast. 762 00:54:05,442 --> 00:54:06,909 I don't mean right this moment. 763 00:54:06,910 --> 00:54:08,177 But at the next stop. 764 00:54:08,178 --> 00:54:10,713 Oh very well, seeing as that's where we'll be 765 00:54:10,714 --> 00:54:11,847 meeting the stagecoach at oh-seven-hundred hours to 766 00:54:11,848 --> 00:54:14,016 taking us the rest of the way to Coal Valley... 767 00:54:14,017 --> 00:54:15,751 I'd be happy to. 768 00:54:15,752 --> 00:54:17,219 I don't think you heard me. 769 00:54:17,220 --> 00:54:19,955 I don't need or want your company. 770 00:54:19,956 --> 00:54:23,092 You can just pretend I'm not here. 771 00:54:23,093 --> 00:54:24,860 But just so you're clear... 772 00:54:24,861 --> 00:54:26,595 I will be on that stagecoach. 773 00:54:26,596 --> 00:54:29,865 And I will see you safely to your destination, 774 00:54:29,866 --> 00:54:31,234 rain or shine. 775 00:54:39,976 --> 00:54:41,744 Good evening Elizabeth. 776 00:55:15,845 --> 00:55:21,383 I never got a chance to apologize for the mice. 777 00:55:21,384 --> 00:55:22,951 I don't feel like talking right now if 778 00:55:22,952 --> 00:55:26,522 it's all right with you. 779 00:55:26,523 --> 00:55:28,525 Of course, I understand. 780 00:55:37,033 --> 00:55:38,434 Dispite the money we raised for Andy's 781 00:55:38,435 --> 00:55:41,603 medical treatment, Wynn Delaney had sunk to new lows bidding on 782 00:55:41,604 --> 00:55:45,207 a picnic lunch with me. Now he's given me no choice but to 783 00:55:45,208 --> 00:55:50,612 confront the situation headon. However I know doing that is 784 00:55:50,613 --> 00:55:52,047 going to come at the risk of harming his 785 00:55:52,048 --> 00:55:54,117 lovely wife and family. 786 00:56:10,266 --> 00:56:12,568 Miss Thatcher ? 787 00:56:12,569 --> 00:56:16,338 Mrs. Delaney. 788 00:56:16,339 --> 00:56:17,773 Oh, I feel just awful I didn't think to 789 00:56:17,774 --> 00:56:19,608 invite you to our ladies' quilting. 790 00:56:19,609 --> 00:56:21,110 I just assumed you would be busy. 791 00:56:21,111 --> 00:56:24,313 Oh, no, not at all. That's not why I'm here. 792 00:56:24,314 --> 00:56:26,448 But perhaps at a more convinent time. 793 00:56:26,449 --> 00:56:27,583 I see... 794 00:56:27,584 --> 00:56:29,518 Miss Thatcher ! You're here. 795 00:56:29,519 --> 00:56:31,086 I was just about to leave to pick you up. 796 00:56:31,087 --> 00:56:33,222 Let me just grab my hat out of the lean-to... 797 00:56:33,223 --> 00:56:37,159 I have to tell you, I'm surprised Wynn bid on 798 00:56:37,160 --> 00:56:38,227 this picnic with you. 799 00:56:38,228 --> 00:56:43,867 That is in fact why I'm here. 800 00:56:48,571 --> 00:56:55,310 Mrs. Delaney, I want to make it perfectly 801 00:56:55,311 --> 00:57:00,015 clear, I have never made any advances toward your husband. 802 00:57:00,016 --> 00:57:08,791 My husband ? What are you saying ? 803 00:57:08,792 --> 00:57:10,959 I'm sorry to have intruded, 804 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:13,428 I think it best I go. 805 00:57:13,429 --> 00:57:16,532 Not until you explain yourself, Miss Thatcher. 806 00:57:16,533 --> 00:57:23,772 I only felt that if I confronted this 807 00:57:23,773 --> 00:57:26,074 directly, perhaps we could stop... 808 00:57:26,075 --> 00:57:27,910 Stop what ? 809 00:57:27,911 --> 00:57:37,586 Mrs. Delaney surely you see I know of no 810 00:57:37,587 --> 00:57:40,889 other way to tell you. Your husband is a womanizing swine. 811 00:57:43,893 --> 00:57:46,094 How dare you say such a thing ! 812 00:57:46,095 --> 00:57:50,098 My husband is the kindest, noblest soul on earth. 813 00:57:50,099 --> 00:57:52,901 And the fact that you are at my door making these 814 00:57:52,902 --> 00:57:55,270 horrible accusations while he lays in a hospital bed 815 00:57:55,271 --> 00:57:58,207 is disgusting and pathetic ! 816 00:57:58,208 --> 00:58:00,776 Lydia ? Is there a problem here ? 817 00:58:00,777 --> 00:58:03,712 Our dear teacher is either ill or has been 818 00:58:03,713 --> 00:58:05,948 drinking, because she just called my Phillip a swine 819 00:58:05,949 --> 00:58:09,551 and accused him of having romantic feelings for her. 820 00:58:09,552 --> 00:58:13,822 You're not Phillip's father ? 821 00:58:13,823 --> 00:58:17,059 Uncle. 822 00:58:17,060 --> 00:58:19,161 823 00:58:22,665 --> 00:58:24,233 Oh, Miss Thatcher, please come sit with us. 824 00:58:24,234 --> 00:58:26,301 Let me get you something cold to drink. 825 00:58:26,302 --> 00:58:29,605 No... I'm very sorry. I don't know how... 826 00:58:29,606 --> 00:58:36,546 I'm very sorry. I'll go. 827 00:58:38,581 --> 00:58:42,317 My profound disgrace however did not stop Wynn on 828 00:58:42,318 --> 00:58:46,422 making good on what turned out to be a splended picnic. 829 00:58:53,129 --> 00:58:55,932 Thank you, I had a wonderful time. 830 00:58:59,402 --> 00:59:05,507 Elizabeth... I'm sorry, Miss Thatcher... I'm sorry. 831 00:59:05,508 --> 00:59:07,310 Elizabeth, please. 832 00:59:10,413 --> 00:59:15,918 I was thinking... I don't mean to be presumptuous, 833 00:59:15,919 --> 00:59:19,888 but there's a very special dance next weekend and 834 00:59:19,889 --> 00:59:23,659 I was wondering if you might like to accompany me 835 00:59:23,660 --> 00:59:26,696 ...if your time's not already spoken for. 836 00:59:29,632 --> 00:59:33,368 It must be quite a dance. 837 00:59:33,369 --> 00:59:38,273 Yes it is. You'd have to take the train and spend 838 00:59:38,274 --> 00:59:41,043 the night in a hotel. 839 00:59:41,044 --> 00:59:48,784 But my intentions are most proper and I'd be 840 00:59:48,785 --> 00:59:52,088 seeing to all of your arrangements. 841 00:59:53,256 --> 00:59:54,523 It would give me a chance to visit 842 00:59:54,524 --> 00:59:56,558 Andy in the hospital. 843 00:59:56,559 --> 00:59:59,729 Always thinking of your students. 844 01:00:03,099 --> 01:00:05,968 I accept. 845 01:00:05,969 --> 01:00:11,039 846 01:00:11,040 --> 01:00:14,343 847 01:00:14,344 --> 01:00:17,480 Well... 848 01:00:40,136 --> 01:00:42,304 So Wynn Delaney... 849 01:00:42,305 --> 01:00:44,806 you aren't just a farmer. 850 01:00:44,807 --> 01:00:48,110 What is he then ? 851 01:00:48,111 --> 01:00:50,779 He's like you... A Mountie. 852 01:00:50,780 --> 01:00:52,681 He was caring for his brother's wife and child 853 01:00:52,682 --> 01:00:54,750 while his brother was recovering from an injury, 854 01:00:54,751 --> 01:00:56,551 and tending their farm. 855 01:00:56,552 --> 01:00:58,487 Sounds like what a Mountie would do. 856 01:00:58,488 --> 01:01:00,355 My Aunt had no idea until he took her to 857 01:01:00,356 --> 01:01:01,790 a special Mountie's Ball. 858 01:01:01,791 --> 01:01:03,892 I've been told it's quite the grand event. 859 01:01:03,893 --> 01:01:05,961 From what I'm reading... it is. 860 01:01:05,962 --> 01:01:10,232 I hope to get there someday. 861 01:01:10,233 --> 01:01:11,466 I'm sure they have nothing like 862 01:01:11,467 --> 01:01:12,868 that in Coal Valley. 863 01:01:12,869 --> 01:01:16,406 Yes, probably not. 864 01:01:48,004 --> 01:01:52,240 May I have this dance, Miss Thatcher ? 865 01:01:52,241 --> 01:01:55,877 Oh, I don't think that would be a... 866 01:01:55,878 --> 01:01:57,612 867 01:01:57,613 --> 01:01:59,449 just in case I ever make it to the Mountie's Ball. 868 01:02:46,329 --> 01:02:51,233 I'm suddenly sleepy. I want to get a good night's 869 01:02:51,234 --> 01:02:52,868 rest before our journey tomorrow. 870 01:02:52,869 --> 01:03:03,612 Right. Of course. Night, then. 871 01:03:03,613 --> 01:03:08,450 872 01:04:18,120 --> 01:04:19,654 'After the rapture of going with Wynn 873 01:04:19,655 --> 01:04:22,390 to the Mountie's ball, I began to sense 874 01:04:22,391 --> 01:04:24,993 he was pulling away from me. 875 01:04:24,994 --> 01:04:26,494 Well you must be relieved to have 876 01:04:26,495 --> 01:04:28,163 Mr. Delaney back safe and sound. 877 01:04:28,164 --> 01:04:30,232 Yes but I couldn't have made it through 878 01:04:30,233 --> 01:04:31,801 this without Wynn's help. 879 01:04:33,669 --> 01:04:36,738 And you're wondering what happens to 880 01:04:36,739 --> 01:04:38,607 Wynn now that Phillip is home ? 881 01:04:38,608 --> 01:04:43,078 I have feelings for him, and I 882 01:04:43,079 --> 01:04:47,315 think he feels the same. 883 01:04:47,316 --> 01:04:49,150 That's putting it mildly, dear. 884 01:04:49,151 --> 01:04:50,552 Taking you all the way to Calgary is saying 885 01:04:50,553 --> 01:04:51,621 something on a Mountie's salary. 886 01:04:55,758 --> 01:04:58,893 Do you think he'll ever settle down ? 887 01:04:58,894 --> 01:05:00,595 He gave you the why-a-Mountie-can- 888 01:05:00,596 --> 01:05:02,964 never-marry speech, didn't he ? 889 01:05:02,965 --> 01:05:08,603 I can't lie to you. He believes it deeply. 890 01:05:08,604 --> 01:05:12,974 I can't believe that a man and a woman who are 891 01:05:12,975 --> 01:05:14,776 truely devoted to one another couldn't find a 892 01:05:14,777 --> 01:05:16,077 way to make it work. 893 01:05:16,078 --> 01:05:21,516 I agree but if anybody is going to prove that to him, 894 01:05:21,517 --> 01:05:22,952 I believe it's you. 895 01:05:30,192 --> 01:05:34,729 896 01:05:34,730 --> 01:05:36,032 Wynn. 897 01:05:40,436 --> 01:05:42,937 I mended that part of the fence where the horses 898 01:05:42,938 --> 01:05:44,239 keep getting out. 899 01:05:44,240 --> 01:05:46,474 Good. Well then you can go get yourself cleaned 900 01:05:46,475 --> 01:05:49,177 up and take Elizabeth back home. 901 01:05:49,178 --> 01:05:51,580 902 01:05:55,785 --> 01:05:58,520 Do all Monties fear falling in love ? 903 01:05:58,521 --> 01:06:03,725 Fear ? No, why Is that what happened to your Aunt ? 904 01:06:03,726 --> 01:06:06,695 Yes. Wynn Delaney gave my aunt his 905 01:06:06,696 --> 01:06:09,331 why-a-Mountie-can-never- marry speech. 906 01:06:09,332 --> 01:06:10,932 Well, if you think about it, 907 01:06:10,933 --> 01:06:15,003 it would be quite hard. Raising a family, settling down. 908 01:06:15,004 --> 01:06:17,305 Especially when you're constantly putting 909 01:06:17,306 --> 01:06:18,473 your life on the line. 910 01:06:18,474 --> 01:06:21,109 Moving about from post to post, 911 01:06:21,110 --> 01:06:23,011 following a higher duty. 912 01:06:23,012 --> 01:06:25,680 Someone's in a hurry. 913 01:06:25,681 --> 01:06:28,183 Get off now. 914 01:06:28,184 --> 01:06:29,317 915 01:06:29,318 --> 01:06:31,587 This can't be good. 916 01:06:37,626 --> 01:06:39,362 Stay here ! 917 01:06:46,802 --> 01:06:50,339 Dear Lord, please help us. 918 01:06:52,108 --> 01:06:55,276 Alright put your hands in the air. Put your hands up. 919 01:06:55,277 --> 01:06:56,811 A Montie ? 920 01:06:56,812 --> 01:07:01,250 That's it, no sudden moves. 921 01:07:02,284 --> 01:07:02,952 But what about them ? 922 01:07:08,057 --> 01:07:09,358 I believe that belongs to me. 923 01:07:10,826 --> 01:07:13,796 Edward ! 924 01:07:15,264 --> 01:07:16,498 Believe it or not it was I who had the gun 925 01:07:16,499 --> 01:07:20,336 pointed at his head, until they showed up. 926 01:07:38,053 --> 01:07:43,825 Nothing but dresses, shoes and books. 927 01:07:43,826 --> 01:07:46,394 Where's the money ? 928 01:07:46,395 --> 01:07:47,529 You don't think we'd be foolish enough to 929 01:07:47,530 --> 01:07:48,531 travel with money ? 930 01:07:51,000 --> 01:07:53,501 Please, that's mine. 931 01:07:53,502 --> 01:07:54,936 Not anymore. 932 01:07:54,937 --> 01:07:56,604 It's just something my father gave me. 933 01:07:56,605 --> 01:07:57,907 Its value is very little. 934 01:08:00,309 --> 01:08:01,710 Please... 935 01:08:12,922 --> 01:08:16,858 Where's the money ? 936 01:08:16,859 --> 01:08:18,860 I'll give you the money. 937 01:08:18,861 --> 01:08:19,928 Elizabeth... 938 01:08:19,929 --> 01:08:20,929 It's hidden under the coach bench. 939 01:08:20,930 --> 01:08:22,765 Just lift the leather cushion. 940 01:08:47,690 --> 01:08:52,561 That's more like it. Lets go. 941 01:08:59,935 --> 01:09:02,537 Please. My compass. 942 01:09:02,538 --> 01:09:04,606 Sorry, Ma'am. I need it. 943 01:09:04,607 --> 01:09:06,074 It's easy get lost out on this prairie. 944 01:09:06,075 --> 01:09:07,075 But... 945 01:09:07,076 --> 01:09:11,247 946 01:09:14,183 --> 01:09:15,817 947 01:09:15,818 --> 01:09:18,353 Glad my father had you come along to protect me. 948 01:09:18,354 --> 01:09:20,855 You're a teacher, aren't you ? 949 01:09:20,856 --> 01:09:22,223 950 01:09:22,224 --> 01:09:25,760 So you can count. There were three of them and one of me. 951 01:09:25,761 --> 01:09:27,629 And more the point, one of you. 952 01:09:27,630 --> 01:09:28,863 What would have happened if I had taken 953 01:09:28,864 --> 01:09:30,265 them on and lost. 954 01:09:30,266 --> 01:09:31,766 How would you get to Coal Valley then ? 955 01:09:31,767 --> 01:09:34,969 I promised your father to get you there safely, 956 01:09:34,970 --> 01:09:36,005 and I'm not shirking that duty. 957 01:09:38,541 --> 01:09:43,811 I'm sorry. You're right. What do we do now ? 958 01:09:43,812 --> 01:09:44,846 We need to get moving. 959 01:09:44,847 --> 01:09:46,281 How ? They shooed the horses away. 960 01:09:46,282 --> 01:09:48,284 You have feet, don't you Elizabeth ? 961 01:10:01,397 --> 01:10:02,797 You grab the other one. 962 01:10:02,798 --> 01:10:04,632 We are not taking the trunks. 963 01:10:04,633 --> 01:10:06,367 I can't just leave them here. 964 01:10:06,368 --> 01:10:07,669 They're just things, Elizabeth. 965 01:10:07,670 --> 01:10:08,770 They can be replaced. 966 01:10:08,771 --> 01:10:09,837 Well, I just can't... 967 01:10:09,838 --> 01:10:12,340 I need to at least bring my school supplies. 968 01:10:12,341 --> 01:10:14,576 It contains all of my important teaching manuals, 969 01:10:14,577 --> 01:10:15,777 my literature collection... 970 01:10:15,778 --> 01:10:17,378 Look, I'm sorry. I truly I am 971 01:10:17,379 --> 01:10:19,147 but they won't ever make it to Coal Valley. 972 01:10:19,148 --> 01:10:20,915 They're too heavy and it's too far. 973 01:10:20,916 --> 01:10:23,552 And the sooner you realize that the better. come on. 974 01:10:43,472 --> 01:10:45,640 I can't go any further. 975 01:10:45,641 --> 01:10:47,642 Leave the trunk. 976 01:10:47,643 --> 01:10:49,177 - I can't. - You must. 977 01:10:49,178 --> 01:10:51,012 I'm not talking about the trunk. 978 01:10:51,013 --> 01:10:54,283 It's my feet. I can't walk. I'm in too much pain. 979 01:11:09,765 --> 01:11:11,333 May I ? 980 01:11:33,188 --> 01:11:36,290 I'll carry you. But I can't do that 981 01:11:36,291 --> 01:11:37,926 and carry the trunk. 982 01:11:40,162 --> 01:11:41,163 983 01:11:49,171 --> 01:11:51,240 Put this on, it will keep you warm. 984 01:12:20,769 --> 01:12:24,238 What was I thinking ? I just want to go home. 985 01:12:24,239 --> 01:12:27,508 I know it's hard, but we need to keep going. 986 01:12:27,509 --> 01:12:29,178 I'm not cut out for this. 987 01:12:43,992 --> 01:12:46,994 Maybe it's providence, this happening to us. 988 01:12:46,995 --> 01:12:48,597 Oh, lovely. Please explain. 989 01:12:54,069 --> 01:12:57,538 Maybe God's making you stronger, more resilient 990 01:12:57,539 --> 01:13:02,110 for Coal Valley. Like your own basic training. 991 01:13:02,111 --> 01:13:04,612 Is that what is was like for you ? 992 01:13:04,613 --> 01:13:05,913 For the first few weeks, 993 01:13:05,914 --> 01:13:10,785 I hated my father for forcing me into the service. 994 01:13:10,786 --> 01:13:16,924 I said what you said. I want to go home. 995 01:13:16,925 --> 01:13:20,695 I didn't see the purpose of the pain, of pushing myself. 996 01:13:20,696 --> 01:13:26,601 You know especially in light of my years growing up. 997 01:13:26,602 --> 01:13:31,739 I thought life was to get as much you get out of the 998 01:13:31,740 --> 01:13:39,013 world. You know what's my my share. Like it's my 999 01:13:39,014 --> 01:13:44,886 birthright. And then one day providence struck we were on 1000 01:13:44,887 --> 01:13:49,490 basic training and trekking across a pond, when suddenly I 1001 01:13:49,491 --> 01:13:52,393 broke through the ice and before I knew it, the 1002 01:13:52,394 --> 01:13:55,029 current had ferried me away from the hole. 1003 01:13:55,030 --> 01:13:57,431 1004 01:13:57,432 --> 01:14:01,669 I remember seeing the blurry forms of my 1005 01:14:01,670 --> 01:14:07,675 comrades calling out to me through the ice and then 1006 01:14:07,676 --> 01:14:12,980 they were gone. They had abandoned me. 1007 01:14:12,981 --> 01:14:20,221 And as I started to run out of air, I realized 1008 01:14:20,222 --> 01:14:22,890 how small we are in the universe, how 1009 01:14:22,891 --> 01:14:27,161 every breath, every moment is a gift. 1010 01:14:27,162 --> 01:14:29,197 How did you survive ? 1011 01:14:29,198 --> 01:14:32,767 My friends, they hadn't abandoned me as I had thought. 1012 01:14:32,768 --> 01:14:36,571 They had simply raced ahead of the current and chipped 1013 01:14:36,572 --> 01:14:39,173 through the ice just in time to pull me out. 1014 01:14:39,174 --> 01:14:45,546 And as I was being hauled out I realized that every one of 1015 01:14:45,547 --> 01:14:47,248 them had all put their own lives on the line for me. 1016 01:14:47,249 --> 01:14:51,586 I mean they could have all drowned, all of them. 1017 01:14:51,587 --> 01:14:56,290 I knew then, I knew it was my purpose... to put my life 1018 01:14:56,291 --> 01:14:58,759 on the line for others. 1019 01:14:58,760 --> 01:15:02,630 Knowing your purpose... 1020 01:15:02,631 --> 01:15:07,168 my father said very much the same to me. 1021 01:15:07,169 --> 01:15:12,173 I took the liberty of reading ahead, I hope you don't 1022 01:15:12,174 --> 01:15:17,511 mind. I'd like to read something to you. 1023 01:15:17,512 --> 01:15:23,351 'I devoted all of my energy to my beautiful 1024 01:15:23,352 --> 01:15:28,155 students but there was a deep void in all of us. Dispite the 1025 01:15:28,156 --> 01:15:32,894 best efforts of the doctors our fund raiser had provided it 1026 01:15:32,895 --> 01:15:35,230 wasn't enought to save little Andy. 1027 01:15:48,277 --> 01:15:49,877 Why did he have to leave ? 1028 01:15:49,878 --> 01:15:55,650 Why didn't God make him better ? 1029 01:15:55,651 --> 01:15:58,986 For a boy, he was real nice. 1030 01:15:58,987 --> 01:16:02,189 Yah, Miss T'atcher, Andy vas real nice. 1031 01:16:02,190 --> 01:16:03,958 Why didn't God make him better ? 1032 01:16:03,959 --> 01:16:06,594 'Cause God don't care, that's why. 1033 01:16:06,595 --> 01:16:07,828 That's not true, Carl. 1034 01:16:07,829 --> 01:16:13,034 I agree with Carl. 1035 01:16:13,035 --> 01:16:18,539 We can't all assume that God doesn't 1036 01:16:18,540 --> 01:16:22,944 care because Andy passed on. 1037 01:16:22,945 --> 01:16:24,712 What's assume mean ? 1038 01:16:24,713 --> 01:16:27,715 Assume means to believe something 1039 01:16:27,716 --> 01:16:29,216 when you don't have any proof. 1040 01:16:29,217 --> 01:16:32,086 Like you assumed Uncle Wynn was my daddy. 1041 01:16:32,087 --> 01:16:40,895 Yes, like that. We all assume many things 1042 01:16:40,896 --> 01:16:44,165 but sometimes we're not right to do that. 1043 01:16:44,166 --> 01:16:48,102 Mama assumed it's her fault. Because she didn't take 1044 01:16:48,103 --> 01:16:54,408 Andy to the doctor when she first saw he was sick. 1045 01:16:54,409 --> 01:17:02,917 You see, we all assume much of the time. 1046 01:17:02,918 --> 01:17:07,755 And maybe we do that with God as well. 1047 01:17:07,756 --> 01:17:09,857 So if we can't assume God don't care, 1048 01:17:09,858 --> 01:17:11,693 then we can't assume he does. Right ? 1049 01:17:16,932 --> 01:17:25,239 Yes Carl, that's right. But all of us, including 1050 01:17:25,240 --> 01:17:34,348 me, need to dig for what is true. For example, I care about 1051 01:17:34,349 --> 01:17:39,987 you all and I love you so very much. And where does 1052 01:17:39,988 --> 01:17:42,858 that love come from if not from God ? 1053 01:17:49,731 --> 01:17:54,769 This is you. If there is one thing I learned doing basic 1054 01:17:54,770 --> 01:17:59,440 training is recognising the the good and bad in people. 1055 01:17:59,441 --> 01:18:02,777 You are going to change the world, Elizabeth, 1056 01:18:02,778 --> 01:18:07,848 with your gifts. Just like your aunt did. 1057 01:18:07,849 --> 01:18:11,318 Well, I guess there are some students 1058 01:18:11,319 --> 01:18:14,722 waiting for me. 1059 01:18:43,819 --> 01:18:51,126 Whoa... Elizabeth, we're here. 1060 01:19:34,469 --> 01:19:39,674 Next equation; Four times five times eight... 1061 01:19:49,351 --> 01:19:50,985 Can I help you ? 1062 01:19:50,986 --> 01:19:54,622 Yes... I'm Elizabeth Thatcher. 1063 01:19:54,623 --> 01:19:56,924 Well, Miss Thatcher. You're two days late. 1064 01:19:56,925 --> 01:20:03,063 Yes, I... you see, our stage was robbed. 1065 01:20:03,064 --> 01:20:05,533 We were left stranded by three outlaws. 1066 01:20:05,534 --> 01:20:07,735 We had to come most of the way on foot. 1067 01:20:07,736 --> 01:20:13,174 Constable Montclair braved all to me safely here. 1068 01:20:13,175 --> 01:20:17,811 Constable, do you mind if I have a word in 1069 01:20:17,812 --> 01:20:19,346 private word with Miss Thatcher ? 1070 01:20:19,347 --> 01:20:20,347 1071 01:20:20,348 --> 01:20:23,384 Mrs. Stanton, join us please. 1072 01:20:23,385 --> 01:20:26,655 Next equation... seven times three times six. 1073 01:20:28,723 --> 01:20:30,257 Miss Thatcher, I'm sorry for your 1074 01:20:30,258 --> 01:20:32,259 hardships getting here. I'm Frances Tunnelcliffe. 1075 01:20:32,260 --> 01:20:33,327 And this is Abigail Stanton. 1076 01:20:33,328 --> 01:20:34,528 It's very nice to meet you. 1077 01:20:34,529 --> 01:20:38,165 You might say we're... the school board. 1078 01:20:38,166 --> 01:20:42,870 You're very... ...young to be a teacher. 1079 01:20:42,871 --> 01:20:45,139 I'm realizing I'm perhaps not what 1080 01:20:45,140 --> 01:20:46,740 you were expecting. 1081 01:20:46,741 --> 01:20:49,476 But to be honest, I wasn't expecting the town to be 1082 01:20:49,477 --> 01:20:53,447 so empty, or the school to be in a saloon. 1083 01:20:53,448 --> 01:20:55,816 Yes, well a schoolhouse would be far more 1084 01:20:55,817 --> 01:20:57,819 appropriate if it hadn't burned down. 1085 01:21:00,422 --> 01:21:03,324 Miss Thatcher, Superintendent Higgins did 1086 01:21:03,325 --> 01:21:05,659 tell you what happened here, didn't he ? 1087 01:21:05,660 --> 01:21:06,727 Tell me what ? 1088 01:21:06,728 --> 01:21:08,662 Not three months ago... 1089 01:21:08,663 --> 01:21:10,998 we had a terrible explosion at the mine. 1090 01:21:10,999 --> 01:21:14,134 Forty-seven brave men lost their lives. Many of 1091 01:21:14,135 --> 01:21:16,604 these youngsters became fatherless that day. 1092 01:21:16,605 --> 01:21:19,340 Yes, along with my three. 1093 01:21:19,341 --> 01:21:23,777 We asked Mr. Higgins to send us his 1094 01:21:23,778 --> 01:21:25,813 very best teacher. 1095 01:21:25,814 --> 01:21:30,084 One who would not shrink at the challenges of Coal Valley. 1096 01:21:30,085 --> 01:21:32,286 This teaching post is one of the only 1097 01:21:32,287 --> 01:21:33,721 things in this entire town the coal 1098 01:21:33,722 --> 01:21:36,724 company doesn't own anymore. The mothers... 1099 01:21:36,725 --> 01:21:39,994 all of us who have managed to hang on... 1100 01:21:39,995 --> 01:21:43,931 decided we weren't going to let Pacific Northwest 1101 01:21:43,932 --> 01:21:45,532 Mining be responsible for our children's 1102 01:21:45,533 --> 01:21:48,035 education any longer. 1103 01:21:48,036 --> 01:21:52,506 So if you take this job, it'll be us paying your salary. 1104 01:21:52,507 --> 01:21:58,812 Miss Thatcher, please understand something. 1105 01:21:58,813 --> 01:22:02,383 We're all very proud of the work our husbands and 1106 01:22:02,384 --> 01:22:04,518 sons did in that coal mine. 1107 01:22:04,519 --> 01:22:06,754 We know it was an essential risk for 1108 01:22:06,755 --> 01:22:09,223 the good of our growing nation. 1109 01:22:09,224 --> 01:22:13,093 But for many of the women in this town, these 1110 01:22:13,094 --> 01:22:15,095 children are all they have left. 1111 01:22:15,096 --> 01:22:18,465 We want them to grow up having choices about what 1112 01:22:18,466 --> 01:22:20,167 they do, where they go. 1113 01:22:20,168 --> 01:22:21,502 Even if it means leaving this town behind. 1114 01:22:21,503 --> 01:22:26,974 So, whomever we entrust them to has got to be 1115 01:22:26,975 --> 01:22:32,546 fearless in thier ability to reach their dreams. 1116 01:22:32,547 --> 01:22:35,115 I believe in those same ideals, ma'am. 1117 01:22:35,116 --> 01:22:36,550 You won't just be teaching them 1118 01:22:36,551 --> 01:22:38,419 how to read and write. 1119 01:22:38,420 --> 01:22:40,788 You'll be fighting for their future. 1120 01:22:40,789 --> 01:22:47,329 To put it bluntly, are you woman enough, Miss Thatcher ? 1121 01:22:56,938 --> 01:23:00,741 Miss Thatcher, I know I speak for 1122 01:23:00,742 --> 01:23:03,544 everyone in saying that we are most grateful for your 1123 01:23:03,545 --> 01:23:05,480 love of our children this year. 1124 01:23:09,417 --> 01:23:10,785 1125 01:23:58,900 --> 01:24:02,669 Children, may I have your attention ? 1126 01:24:02,670 --> 01:24:07,307 My name is Elizabeth Thatcher, and it 1127 01:24:07,308 --> 01:24:11,478 will be my great joy to be your new teacher. 1128 01:24:11,479 --> 01:24:14,314 I hope you will never be afraid of 1129 01:24:14,315 --> 01:24:16,550 approaching me with your questions. 1130 01:24:16,551 --> 01:24:20,120 The first rule in my classroom will always be... 1131 01:24:20,121 --> 01:24:25,926 there are no bad questions. 1132 01:24:25,927 --> 01:24:28,162 Miss Thatcher, may I have a word 1133 01:24:28,163 --> 01:24:30,497 with you... immediately ? 1134 01:24:30,498 --> 01:24:33,535 Excuse me, children. 1135 01:24:37,439 --> 01:24:39,907 The men who held up our stage are just leaving town. 1136 01:24:39,908 --> 01:24:43,677 So if you'll excuse me... I have some money... 1137 01:24:43,678 --> 01:24:44,678 and a compass to retrieve. 1138 01:24:44,679 --> 01:24:45,779 But there are three of them. 1139 01:24:45,780 --> 01:24:47,981 I like those odds. 1140 01:24:47,982 --> 01:24:49,316 Edward, I don't care about the money, and 1141 01:24:49,317 --> 01:24:51,452 I can live without the compass. 1142 01:24:51,453 --> 01:24:54,922 I know. But it's my duty to apprehend the bad guys. 1143 01:24:54,923 --> 01:24:57,124 Just as it is for you to teach these children. 1144 01:24:57,125 --> 01:25:03,063 Now if you remember, I read ahead ? 1145 01:25:03,064 --> 01:25:08,870 Some Mounties do end up settling down. 1146 01:25:26,988 --> 01:25:27,956 Excuse me again, children. 1147 01:25:27,957 --> 01:25:30,291 I'll be right back. 1148 01:25:32,794 --> 01:25:37,331 Edward ! Edward ! 1149 01:25:37,332 --> 01:25:41,969 I didn't get to tell you I... 1150 01:25:41,970 --> 01:25:48,909 I just wanted to say please come back safely. 1151 01:25:48,910 --> 01:25:49,911