1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:28,166 --> 00:00:32,000 [lively instrumental music] 4 00:02:32,333 --> 00:02:34,333 [bell ringing] 5 00:02:42,541 --> 00:02:45,041 [groaning] 6 00:02:53,500 --> 00:02:55,000 You the French master? 7 00:02:55,083 --> 00:02:56,791 I was the French master. 8 00:02:56,875 --> 00:02:58,000 Bellyache? 9 00:03:00,333 --> 00:03:02,166 You’re right, Bert! It's another one. 10 00:03:02,791 --> 00:03:03,708 Do you know, you're the third 11 00:03:03,791 --> 00:03:06,166 we've carted away from that school in the last… 12 00:03:06,250 --> 00:03:08,291 Let me see, 18 months. 13 00:03:08,375 --> 00:03:09,875 -Fourth. -Eh? 14 00:03:09,958 --> 00:03:12,083 -Fourth! -Four, you're right. 15 00:03:12,916 --> 00:03:14,583 What do they feed 'em on up there? Arsenic? 16 00:03:15,500 --> 00:03:18,000 Sausages, semolina, sweet puddings. 17 00:03:18,083 --> 00:03:19,833 Ain't nothing wrong with a nice slice of roly-poly. 18 00:03:19,916 --> 00:03:21,833 You foreigners must have weak stomachs! 19 00:03:21,916 --> 00:03:23,250 [groans] 20 00:03:23,916 --> 00:03:25,041 Ah, don't worry, mate! 21 00:03:25,125 --> 00:03:27,666 A nice little session with the stomach pump, a nice holiday, 22 00:03:27,750 --> 00:03:28,916 and you'll be as right as rain. 23 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,250 When the next term starts, you’ll be a new man. 24 00:03:31,333 --> 00:03:34,708 Oh, the new man will not be me! Never again. Never! 25 00:03:34,791 --> 00:03:36,791 {\an8}["La Marseillaise" playing] 26 00:03:36,875 --> 00:03:39,541 {\an8}DUBOUCHE AGENCY ACADEMIC STAFF PLACEMENT OFFICE 27 00:03:39,625 --> 00:03:42,875 {\an8}[man in French accent] And although Monsieur Fraguier is now much recovered, 28 00:03:42,958 --> 00:03:46,458 you must regard it as impossible that he will return to your school. Point. 29 00:03:47,125 --> 00:03:51,541 Indeed, the Melbury cooking is now so much discussed in France, 30 00:03:51,625 --> 00:03:54,625 that we are under difficulty to find another client 31 00:03:54,708 --> 00:03:56,666 ready to make the hazard. Point. 32 00:03:57,333 --> 00:04:00,750 Advertisement in the more remote regional press, 33 00:04:00,833 --> 00:04:03,833 have brought back only one reply. Point. 34 00:04:03,916 --> 00:04:07,666 In the event that this applicant is of no interest, dear sir, 35 00:04:07,750 --> 00:04:09,875 we must re­quest you to look elsewhere, 36 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:12,208 for your satisfaction. Point. 37 00:04:12,291 --> 00:04:15,750 [in French] Please accept my best regards, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. 38 00:04:15,833 --> 00:04:17,958 [in French] Thank you, Mr. Dubouché. 39 00:04:18,041 --> 00:04:19,666 [in French] Hold on! 40 00:04:19,750 --> 00:04:20,916 PS. 41 00:04:21,500 --> 00:04:24,041 Have you considered the employment of a French cook? 42 00:04:25,958 --> 00:04:29,583 Come on! You can bung that in. That's all good gristle! 43 00:04:30,750 --> 00:04:34,583 [cat meows] 44 00:04:38,625 --> 00:04:39,458 [crunching sound] 45 00:04:39,541 --> 00:04:42,166 We'll have to have the beetle man again. Here. 46 00:04:42,250 --> 00:04:44,958 You go on peeling them like that, we'll have nothing left. 47 00:04:45,041 --> 00:04:47,708 You may as well keep the peel and throw away the potato. 48 00:04:47,791 --> 00:04:49,416 I was only trying to get the eyes out. 49 00:04:49,500 --> 00:04:51,750 Ah, never mind about a few eyes! 50 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:55,375 They never hurt no one. Here, what's all this about? 51 00:04:55,458 --> 00:04:57,166 Matron left them there for you, Mrs. Hodges. 52 00:04:57,250 --> 00:04:58,833 Oh, she did, did she? 53 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:02,333 "Protines." 54 00:05:02,416 --> 00:05:04,291 We'll soon see about that! 55 00:05:05,041 --> 00:05:07,958 Ah. I think that's the lot. 56 00:05:08,041 --> 00:05:10,375 Has our senior housemaster any suggestions? 57 00:05:10,458 --> 00:05:14,791 I've, er, placed Spaggs out of bounds for my house. 58 00:05:14,875 --> 00:05:16,125 Spaggs, the book shop? 59 00:05:16,208 --> 00:05:18,250 Yes. At my sister's request. 60 00:05:18,333 --> 00:05:20,875 I suggest this be extended to the whole school. 61 00:05:21,666 --> 00:05:22,500 Why? What's the trouble? 62 00:05:22,583 --> 00:05:24,625 He has two daughters. 63 00:05:24,708 --> 00:05:27,750 -Well? -They’re developing very fast. 64 00:05:27,833 --> 00:05:31,416 What is the objection to the daughters or to their development? 65 00:05:31,500 --> 00:05:33,916 I should have thought the objection was self-evident. 66 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,791 Have you any vital statistics? 67 00:05:36,583 --> 00:05:37,833 Now, now. Come on, Bob! 68 00:05:37,916 --> 00:05:40,333 I should like to think the matter over if you don't mind. 69 00:05:40,416 --> 00:05:41,541 Anything else? Mm? 70 00:05:41,625 --> 00:05:44,916 May a more junior housemaster suggest that we cut the time 71 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:46,625 between luncheon and afternoon classes 72 00:05:46,708 --> 00:05:48,083 -by half an hour? -[phone rings] 73 00:05:48,166 --> 00:05:51,125 It'd give us more time for cricket when school's over. 74 00:05:51,208 --> 00:05:53,083 It would also give some of us indigestion. 75 00:05:53,166 --> 00:05:56,666 I see absolutely no reason why our stomachs should be sacrificed 76 00:05:56,750 --> 00:05:59,666 to Robert Martin's obsession with sport. I must oppose it, Head. 77 00:05:59,750 --> 00:06:01,291 [woman] What house is he? 78 00:06:01,375 --> 00:06:03,750 Oh, the new boy. Then you must put him on the 11:42 79 00:06:03,833 --> 00:06:06,875 from Waterloo tomorrow. Mr. Crane will be there to look after them. 80 00:06:06,958 --> 00:06:09,916 No, not the headmaster. His son, sports master here. 81 00:06:10,833 --> 00:06:12,875 No, this is Matron speaking. 82 00:06:12,958 --> 00:06:15,041 Vests? Well they should be summer-weight. 83 00:06:15,791 --> 00:06:19,083 Look, you mustn't worry. We are used to dealing with delicate boys. 84 00:06:19,166 --> 00:06:20,291 What's that? 85 00:06:20,375 --> 00:06:23,750 Oh yes, before he goes to bed. 86 00:06:23,833 --> 00:06:27,166 They all do. Goodbye, Mrs. Temple. 87 00:06:28,250 --> 00:06:30,041 Oh, Mrs. Hodges, how nice to see you. 88 00:06:30,125 --> 00:06:33,041 Yes, well, it’s very nice to see you too. 89 00:06:33,125 --> 00:06:34,000 Though I must say 90 00:06:34,083 --> 00:06:36,791 it's not so nice to be given this lot at the start of a new term. 91 00:06:36,875 --> 00:06:37,833 What's that? Oh, the new-- 92 00:06:37,916 --> 00:06:42,375 Yes! A new completely new set of menus, without so much as a by-your-leave. 93 00:06:42,458 --> 00:06:44,083 Not a penny more to do it on. 94 00:06:44,166 --> 00:06:45,750 Two less staff in my kitchen. 95 00:06:45,833 --> 00:06:48,583 If you’re going into that meeting, you can tell Mr. Crane from me-- 96 00:06:48,666 --> 00:06:50,791 It wasn’t the headmaster’s idea. It was the Board of Governors. 97 00:06:50,875 --> 00:06:53,625 You see, there have been a number of complaints last term. 98 00:06:53,708 --> 00:06:56,250 Complaints! Oh, was there? Oh, I see. 99 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,666 Well, you can tell that clique from me, whoever they are, 100 00:06:58,750 --> 00:07:02,791 I'm used to preparing good food, and in more bigger quantities than here. 101 00:07:02,875 --> 00:07:05,666 I done it in the NAAFI, and I done it in the ATS, 102 00:07:05,750 --> 00:07:07,208 and I learned it from my husband, 103 00:07:07,291 --> 00:07:10,541 who was Chief Instructor at the Army School of Cooking. 104 00:07:10,625 --> 00:07:12,166 He’s gone now, God rest him. 105 00:07:12,250 --> 00:07:15,291 Oh, poor Mrs. Hodges, I didn't know. I'm so sorry. What happened to him? 106 00:07:15,375 --> 00:07:17,000 Why, he died of food poisoning, 107 00:07:17,083 --> 00:07:18,791 as it happens, but that don't enter in. 108 00:07:18,875 --> 00:07:20,583 Anyway, it was some­thing out of a tin. 109 00:07:20,666 --> 00:07:24,083 The point is, he learnt me my job and I learned it proper, 110 00:07:24,166 --> 00:07:26,541 but you can’t expect the Savoy Hotel on what I’m given. 111 00:07:26,625 --> 00:07:29,416 No, no, of course not, Mrs. Hodges. I'll speak to Mr. Crane. 112 00:07:29,500 --> 00:07:31,916 Yes, well, alright, then. You see that you do! 113 00:07:33,291 --> 00:07:36,083 [headmaster] Well, in that case, I’d better think that one over too. 114 00:07:36,166 --> 00:07:38,666 -Oh, sit down, Matron. -[man] Sit here Matron. 115 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:39,916 [headmaster] Now is that the lot? 116 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,083 You haven't yet told us, Head, 117 00:07:41,166 --> 00:07:43,625 who's replacing our late and unlamented French master. 118 00:07:43,708 --> 00:07:46,583 Oh, yes, yes, of course. How silly of me. I'd almost forgotten. 119 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:48,958 Well, it has been extraordinarily difficult, 120 00:07:49,833 --> 00:07:52,041 to find a replacement, I mean. 121 00:07:52,750 --> 00:07:55,916 In fact I've, er, had to take what you may consider, 122 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,958 to be a somewhat unconventional step. 123 00:07:59,125 --> 00:08:02,000 -I hope I shall have your support. -Support? For what? 124 00:08:02,958 --> 00:08:04,541 Well, erm, 125 00:08:04,625 --> 00:08:07,750 the next French master, 126 00:08:07,833 --> 00:08:10,750 is going to be a, a mistress. 127 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:14,125 A mistress? 128 00:08:15,041 --> 00:08:16,708 You don't mean a woman? 129 00:08:16,791 --> 00:08:17,750 A madame Lafarge. 130 00:08:18,958 --> 00:08:21,708 A woman teacher in a school of this reputation? 131 00:08:21,791 --> 00:08:23,541 Well, that’s just the trouble. Our reputation. 132 00:08:23,625 --> 00:08:26,208 We seem to be not so much well-known as notorious! 133 00:08:26,791 --> 00:08:28,458 Isn’t it about time we did something about the cooking here? 134 00:08:28,541 --> 00:08:29,833 We’re trying to. 135 00:08:29,916 --> 00:08:33,166 You won't get far with staff sergeant Hodges in command. 136 00:08:33,250 --> 00:08:34,708 But Bob, what do we do? 137 00:08:34,791 --> 00:08:38,375 What's the alternative with the money we can afford? We're not a wealthy school. 138 00:08:38,458 --> 00:08:40,708 I can assure you it's much easier to get a French teacher, 139 00:08:40,791 --> 00:08:43,125 than someone who's prepared to cook for 300 boys. 140 00:08:43,208 --> 00:08:44,541 In that case, why this woman? 141 00:08:45,583 --> 00:08:47,583 Because she was the only applicant. 142 00:08:47,666 --> 00:08:49,250 Term starts tomorrow. What could I do? 143 00:08:49,333 --> 00:08:52,625 [inhales deeply] I take it the governors were informed? 144 00:08:52,708 --> 00:08:53,708 [headmaster] They weren't available. 145 00:08:53,791 --> 00:08:56,375 Colonel Edmonds is on safari in Kenya, 146 00:08:56,458 --> 00:08:58,375 Sir Harry is in Toronto at a conference. 147 00:08:58,458 --> 00:09:00,083 I did manage to get hold of Blackett, but 148 00:09:00,166 --> 00:09:03,125 naturally he threw up his hands and refused to take any responsibility. 149 00:09:03,208 --> 00:09:04,041 So what could I do? 150 00:09:04,125 --> 00:09:07,291 The academic side of our life here is, I know, the last consideration. 151 00:09:07,875 --> 00:09:10,791 As far as her qualifications are concerned, they're quite exceptional. 152 00:09:10,875 --> 00:09:14,291 She graduated in English at the University in Grenoble with the highest honors. 153 00:09:14,958 --> 00:09:17,125 Postgraduate work in French and foreign literature. 154 00:09:17,750 --> 00:09:21,416 She has a diploma in Modern Letters. 155 00:09:21,500 --> 00:09:23,375 which is as high as most of us go here. 156 00:09:24,083 --> 00:09:27,166 I exclude you, Edwin, and of course myself. 157 00:09:27,958 --> 00:09:29,083 Oh, by the way, Professor Bonnard, 158 00:09:29,166 --> 00:09:30,833 who tells me he's a… he's a friend of yours, 159 00:09:30,916 --> 00:09:33,000 recommends her unreservedly. 160 00:09:33,083 --> 00:09:34,458 In other words, academically, 161 00:09:34,541 --> 00:09:38,333 she's much better than any French teacher we've ever had before. 162 00:09:38,416 --> 00:09:39,750 [chuckling] 163 00:09:41,500 --> 00:09:43,208 Did I say something particularly funny? 164 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:44,875 No, Head. It's nothing to do with you. 165 00:09:44,958 --> 00:09:47,541 I was just wondering what the boys were likely to say. 166 00:09:47,625 --> 00:09:50,166 -[laughing] -[upbeat music] 167 00:10:03,875 --> 00:10:05,250 How many periods have we got with old Peake? 168 00:10:05,333 --> 00:10:06,291 [boy 1] Five. 169 00:10:06,375 --> 00:10:07,416 [all] Oh, no! 170 00:10:07,500 --> 00:10:10,333 Wait a sec! Look at this! "French, madame Lafarge." 171 00:10:10,416 --> 00:10:12,333 [boy 2] What? It's a gag! He’s pulling our legs! 172 00:10:12,416 --> 00:10:14,833 It's true, I tell you. "French, madame Lafarge," there it is! 173 00:10:15,458 --> 00:10:18,041 -Out of my way, you chaps! -[chattering] 174 00:10:18,125 --> 00:10:20,041 [boy 3] I say, chaps. She could come and stay with us. 175 00:10:20,666 --> 00:10:21,833 [noisy chatter] 176 00:10:21,916 --> 00:10:24,166 Listen! Listen, you chaps! Guess what? 177 00:10:24,250 --> 00:10:25,500 Guess nothing! Buzz off, stinker! 178 00:10:25,583 --> 00:10:28,041 -Honestly! Terrific news! -Such as? 179 00:10:28,125 --> 00:10:31,750 -We're going to have a French mistress. -Such as, you’re a little liar! 180 00:10:33,958 --> 00:10:35,791 Alright, but it’s true! It's on the board! 181 00:10:35,875 --> 00:10:37,375 [shouting] 182 00:10:37,458 --> 00:10:39,041 [upbeat music] 183 00:10:39,125 --> 00:10:41,000 [boy 1] I say, sir. I say, sir. 184 00:10:41,083 --> 00:10:42,291 -Is it true, sir? -What? 185 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:43,541 [boy 2] About madame Lafarge. 186 00:10:43,625 --> 00:10:44,916 What true about madame Lafarge? 187 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:48,208 -Well, she’s a woman, sir. -It seems not unlikely. 188 00:10:52,666 --> 00:10:55,041 I say, Warwick. What about this French dame? 189 00:10:55,125 --> 00:10:57,208 -Oh, I don’t believe it. -It's perfectly true. 190 00:10:57,291 --> 00:10:59,791 -Even old Bow-wow confirmed it. -Well what's she like? 191 00:10:59,875 --> 00:11:00,791 Has anyone seen her? 192 00:11:00,875 --> 00:11:02,875 Not yet. She's coming down with the new boys. 193 00:11:02,958 --> 00:11:05,958 -Someone said she has a moustache. -And never takes a bath, I suppose? 194 00:11:06,041 --> 00:11:08,458 I don't know what this place is coming to. It used to rank as a public school. 195 00:11:08,541 --> 00:11:09,916 They’ll be teaching us dancing next. 196 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,916 [all laughing] 197 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:12,208 Look, how about some sort of protest? 198 00:11:12,291 --> 00:11:15,291 [excited chattering] 199 00:11:17,500 --> 00:11:19,583 But Mrs., erm… 200 00:11:19,666 --> 00:11:22,458 These are all matters for his housemaster. 201 00:11:23,208 --> 00:11:25,583 What's that? His hair? 202 00:11:26,125 --> 00:11:28,625 Well, Mr. Adams, the school barber, will cut it for him. 203 00:11:29,125 --> 00:11:32,083 Who? Tony Curtis? 204 00:11:32,583 --> 00:11:34,458 I doubt if Mr. Adams has ever heard of him. 205 00:11:34,541 --> 00:11:37,291 In any case, I'm afraid we can't make any exceptions. 206 00:11:37,375 --> 00:11:40,166 I'm sorry, Mrs., erm… Goodbye. 207 00:11:40,250 --> 00:11:41,875 Can I deal with it, Head? Who was it? 208 00:11:41,958 --> 00:11:44,083 I haven't the remotest idea. 209 00:11:44,166 --> 00:11:46,166 I do wish parents wouldn't get on to me direct. 210 00:11:46,250 --> 00:11:47,958 Specially on the first day of term. 211 00:11:48,041 --> 00:11:49,916 Now where did I put those health certificates? 212 00:11:51,750 --> 00:11:53,000 All yours checked in, Bob? 213 00:11:53,083 --> 00:11:55,458 Yes, all safely under lock and key. 214 00:11:55,541 --> 00:11:57,250 I've acquired one new beauty. 215 00:11:57,333 --> 00:12:00,166 Master Spottiswood. Listen to his mum. 216 00:12:00,250 --> 00:12:04,333 "Just had his tonsils out, must therefore play no rough games. 217 00:12:04,416 --> 00:12:06,375 Boy of gentle and sensitive disposition, 218 00:12:06,458 --> 00:12:08,416 used to affectionate home atmosphere, 219 00:12:08,500 --> 00:12:11,375 and rose hip syrup three times a day." 220 00:12:11,458 --> 00:12:12,583 Of course what he really needs, 221 00:12:12,666 --> 00:12:15,416 is our Melbury course of cold baths and cross-country runs. 222 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,333 Oh, here we are, Matron. 223 00:12:17,416 --> 00:12:19,875 -What about School House? -Apart from the new boys, 224 00:12:19,958 --> 00:12:22,416 only the Irish contingent to come, Headmaster. 225 00:12:22,500 --> 00:12:24,791 I can't imagine why the accident of being born in Ireland, 226 00:12:24,875 --> 00:12:27,333 automatically gives a boy the right to an extra day's holiday. 227 00:12:27,416 --> 00:12:30,125 I suppose they think they ought to travel in our time. 228 00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:33,833 Matron. I'm rather worried about putting madame Lafarge on the top floor. 229 00:12:33,916 --> 00:12:35,208 Why, Headmaster? 230 00:12:35,291 --> 00:12:37,333 You don't think the stairs will be too much for her? 231 00:12:37,416 --> 00:12:39,875 Well, I imagine if she's fit to tackle Melbury French classes, 232 00:12:39,958 --> 00:12:41,583 she's fit to tackle a few stairs. 233 00:12:41,666 --> 00:12:43,166 She's not disabled, is she? 234 00:12:43,250 --> 00:12:46,541 Well, amongst the other rumors, one credits her with having a wooden leg. 235 00:12:46,625 --> 00:12:49,458 I can't understand how these rumors get started. 236 00:12:49,541 --> 00:12:51,958 As far as I'm aware, she's perfectly sound in wind, limb 237 00:12:52,041 --> 00:12:53,000 -and-- -[knocks on door] 238 00:12:53,083 --> 00:12:54,125 Come in. 239 00:12:55,541 --> 00:12:56,958 -Oh, I'm sorry, sir. -Oh, come in, Edmonds. 240 00:12:57,041 --> 00:12:59,250 Well, if there's nothing else, Headmaster, I've a lot to do. 241 00:12:59,333 --> 00:13:00,416 Alright, Matron. 242 00:13:00,500 --> 00:13:02,500 -Nice to see you back, Edmonds. -Oh, thank you, Matron. 243 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,458 -How are you, Edmonds? -Fine, thank you, sir. 244 00:13:05,541 --> 00:13:07,000 Looking forward to the term? 245 00:13:07,500 --> 00:13:09,041 Well, sir, I was, yes. 246 00:13:09,125 --> 00:13:10,791 Was? What does that mean? 247 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:12,833 It depends, sir. 248 00:13:12,916 --> 00:13:15,458 On what? The cricket eleven? 249 00:13:15,541 --> 00:13:18,083 You've six old colors back. I've never known a stronger side. 250 00:13:18,166 --> 00:13:19,500 I'm… I'm not worried about the eleven sir. 251 00:13:19,583 --> 00:13:21,166 Well, what then? 252 00:13:21,250 --> 00:13:23,125 The prefects? They're a pretty sound, lot aren't they? 253 00:13:23,208 --> 00:13:24,916 Yes. And they'll need to be. 254 00:13:26,250 --> 00:13:29,625 Edmonds, is there something on your mind? Because if so, I wish you'd tell me. 255 00:13:30,958 --> 00:13:32,166 I'd like to, sir. 256 00:13:32,250 --> 00:13:34,125 -Well? -It's this old… 257 00:13:37,250 --> 00:13:39,166 I mean it… it's this new French mistress, sir. 258 00:13:39,250 --> 00:13:40,666 Now look here, Edmonds. 259 00:13:40,750 --> 00:13:43,750 That is exactly the sort of attitude that I am not going to tolerate! 260 00:13:43,833 --> 00:13:46,083 I'm not speaking for myself, sir. I'm… 261 00:13:46,166 --> 00:13:47,666 I'm just reporting the general feeling. 262 00:13:48,250 --> 00:13:49,500 What precisely is that? 263 00:13:50,541 --> 00:13:52,625 Well, sir, that it's a… it's a bad let down, sir. 264 00:13:53,291 --> 00:13:54,583 In what way? 265 00:13:54,666 --> 00:13:57,125 The fellows feel you're turning the place into a sort of… 266 00:13:57,916 --> 00:14:00,083 a sort of dame school, sir. 267 00:14:00,625 --> 00:14:01,500 Dame school? 268 00:14:01,583 --> 00:14:02,625 [chuckling] 269 00:14:03,708 --> 00:14:06,000 I can see nothing funny in this! 270 00:14:06,083 --> 00:14:07,500 Now please understand, Edmonds. 271 00:14:07,583 --> 00:14:10,333 Madame Lafarge comes to us with a distinguished academic record. 272 00:14:10,416 --> 00:14:12,541 She will receive the respect due to her age, 273 00:14:12,625 --> 00:14:15,166 and the courtesy that she will naturally expect at a school, 274 00:14:15,250 --> 00:14:16,833 allegedly for the sons of gentlemen. 275 00:14:16,916 --> 00:14:18,291 There will be no rudeness. 276 00:14:18,375 --> 00:14:20,916 There will be no ragging. There will be no-- 277 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:22,875 [boys singing in the distance] 278 00:14:33,375 --> 00:14:34,833 Too late, I fear. 279 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:41,416 ♪ Days of triumph now are done ♪ 280 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:47,166 ♪ Men of Melbury one by one ♪ 281 00:14:47,250 --> 00:14:49,583 Edmonds. What are they doing? 282 00:14:49,666 --> 00:14:51,291 It's the dirge, sir. 283 00:14:51,375 --> 00:14:52,500 Yes, I know that. 284 00:14:53,375 --> 00:14:54,833 Why are they singing it now? 285 00:14:54,916 --> 00:14:57,958 It's reserved for moments of great tragedy, like losing a match. 286 00:14:58,041 --> 00:14:59,958 I am not unfamiliar with the customs of the school, 287 00:15:00,041 --> 00:15:02,583 but I ask again. Why are they singing it now? 288 00:15:02,666 --> 00:15:06,333 Well, I suppose it could herald the approach of madame Lafarge. 289 00:15:06,416 --> 00:15:08,333 What? Good heavens! 290 00:15:08,416 --> 00:15:10,583 Edmonds! Go out there and stop it at once! 291 00:15:10,666 --> 00:15:12,541 Oh yes, sir. I'll try. 292 00:15:13,791 --> 00:15:15,833 Look out, fellows. Here she comes! 293 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:22,000 [booing, jeering] 294 00:15:32,791 --> 00:15:34,541 [dramatic music] 295 00:16:00,875 --> 00:16:03,208 [Mrs. Hughes] It's a nice row they're kicking up, Matron. 296 00:16:03,291 --> 00:16:04,708 I think it's the new French mistress. 297 00:16:04,791 --> 00:16:08,208 Mm. If she thinks she's getting her potatoes sauté, 298 00:16:08,291 --> 00:16:10,000 she's got another thing coming! 299 00:16:10,750 --> 00:16:12,041 Can't see a damn thing. 300 00:16:12,125 --> 00:16:13,125 [chuckling] 301 00:16:13,208 --> 00:16:15,208 It’s nothing to laugh about. What must she think of us? 302 00:16:15,291 --> 00:16:18,291 -It's absolutely disgraceful. -There's no need to flap, John. 303 00:16:18,375 --> 00:16:20,208 [boys singing in the distance] 304 00:16:20,291 --> 00:16:21,416 Wait a minute. 305 00:16:22,208 --> 00:16:23,625 That isn't the school lament. 306 00:16:23,708 --> 00:16:25,916 Isn't there some resemblance to "The Marseillaise"? 307 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:28,541 Yes. Do you detect a note of triumph? 308 00:16:28,625 --> 00:16:31,541 -I do. -So do I. Bob. 309 00:16:32,208 --> 00:16:33,875 I have an awful foreboding. 310 00:16:33,958 --> 00:16:35,250 -[knocks on door] -Come in. 311 00:16:37,958 --> 00:16:40,166 -Yes, Edmonds? -Oh, yes, sir. 312 00:16:40,250 --> 00:16:42,916 [distant cheering] 313 00:16:47,541 --> 00:16:48,583 [in French accent] Good afternoon, Monsieur. 314 00:16:48,666 --> 00:16:51,083 Good… heavens. 315 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:54,750 -Let me see, you're, um… -[in French] Madeleine Lafarge, Monsieur. 316 00:16:56,875 --> 00:16:57,958 Really? 317 00:16:58,875 --> 00:17:00,583 You, were not expecting me? 318 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:03,666 Certainly not! I mean… 319 00:17:04,333 --> 00:17:05,750 of course we were! 320 00:17:07,208 --> 00:17:09,166 -Please come in. -Thank you. 321 00:17:10,541 --> 00:17:13,166 Oh, this is Robert Martin, one of our housemasters. 322 00:17:13,250 --> 00:17:14,250 How do you do? 323 00:17:14,333 --> 00:17:16,333 We're absolutely delighted to have you here, madame Lafarge. 324 00:17:16,416 --> 00:17:18,916 You are very kind but I am Mademoiselle. 325 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:20,333 Oh! Splendid! 326 00:17:20,416 --> 00:17:22,750 That's a much better idea. Won't you take a pew? 327 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:26,916 -He means, er, won’t you sit down. -Oh, thank you. 328 00:17:35,291 --> 00:17:36,791 Edmonds! 329 00:17:36,875 --> 00:17:38,416 You're glaring at Mademoiselle. 330 00:17:39,250 --> 00:17:40,541 Oh, I'm sorry, sir. 331 00:17:41,333 --> 00:17:44,125 Mademoiselle. This is Edmonds, our head boy. 332 00:17:44,791 --> 00:17:46,166 Oh! But he's a man! 333 00:17:48,083 --> 00:17:50,375 Edmonds. You'd better go. 334 00:17:51,166 --> 00:17:52,875 Oh yes, sir. Whatever you say, sir. 335 00:17:53,541 --> 00:17:54,875 That's exactly what I did say. 336 00:17:56,291 --> 00:17:58,041 -I beg your pardon, sir. -[headmaster] It’s over there. 337 00:17:58,125 --> 00:18:01,000 -What, sir? -The door, Edmonds! 338 00:18:02,416 --> 00:18:03,791 Oh yes, sir. 339 00:18:07,125 --> 00:18:08,458 Go! 340 00:18:08,541 --> 00:18:10,583 Other side, boy! 341 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:16,166 He usually leaves by the fireplace. 342 00:18:16,250 --> 00:18:17,458 I'm so sorry. 343 00:18:17,541 --> 00:18:19,958 I do hope the boys' reception didn't disturb you? 344 00:18:20,041 --> 00:18:23,125 Oh, it was charming. At first a little sad, perhaps. 345 00:18:23,208 --> 00:18:25,708 Oh, in this country, we're inclined to take our pleasures sadly. 346 00:18:25,791 --> 00:18:28,250 -[boys singing in the distance] -There they go again. 347 00:18:28,333 --> 00:18:29,375 This has gone far enough. 348 00:18:29,458 --> 00:18:31,208 Bob, go out there and stop it at once, will you? 349 00:18:31,291 --> 00:18:32,208 -Right. -Oh, please, 350 00:18:32,291 --> 00:18:34,666 I don’t want the boys to suffer for me. 351 00:18:34,750 --> 00:18:36,833 I've an idea they'd be very glad to. 352 00:18:47,083 --> 00:18:49,166 -Well… -Well, Monsieur? 353 00:18:51,750 --> 00:18:53,708 Well, I… 354 00:18:56,041 --> 00:18:57,083 I hardly know where to begin. 355 00:18:58,250 --> 00:18:59,333 Begin what, Monsieur? 356 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,625 I mean it… it's been rather a surprise. 357 00:19:02,375 --> 00:19:05,166 -My arrival? -No, no! Y… your age. 358 00:19:05,250 --> 00:19:08,208 I, I'd imagined someone considerably more mature. 359 00:19:08,291 --> 00:19:10,291 Oh, I'm sorry. 360 00:19:10,375 --> 00:19:11,833 Oh, not at all. 361 00:19:11,916 --> 00:19:14,333 It does raise, certain problems. 362 00:19:14,416 --> 00:19:16,458 But in the contract, there was no mention of age. 363 00:19:17,125 --> 00:19:20,583 No, no, of course not. One naturally assumed that… 364 00:19:20,666 --> 00:19:23,958 someone with your qualifications, I mean diploma in Modern Letters, 365 00:19:24,541 --> 00:19:26,250 and already teaching at a boys' school… 366 00:19:26,333 --> 00:19:27,416 You are disappointed? 367 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,083 Please don’t think that. 368 00:19:29,708 --> 00:19:31,625 No, I'm just a little apprehensive for the boys. 369 00:19:32,208 --> 00:19:36,375 Oh. I promise I will try very hard to make close friends with them. 370 00:19:36,458 --> 00:19:37,625 [chuckling] 371 00:19:38,125 --> 00:19:40,416 Well, you needn’t try too hard. 372 00:19:40,500 --> 00:19:42,833 -[knocks on door] -Come in. 373 00:19:51,791 --> 00:19:52,791 Well? 374 00:19:52,875 --> 00:19:55,083 Oh, we just came to say how glad we are to be back, sir. 375 00:19:57,333 --> 00:19:59,583 And to ask if you’re fit and well, sir. 376 00:19:59,666 --> 00:20:00,750 Yes, that’s it, sir. 377 00:20:01,958 --> 00:20:02,916 I'm aware, gentlemen, 378 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:05,875 that a headmaster should always be prepared for the unusual, 379 00:20:05,958 --> 00:20:07,125 the bizarre. 380 00:20:07,208 --> 00:20:08,541 Bizarre, sir? 381 00:20:09,166 --> 00:20:10,083 I'm over here, Slater. 382 00:20:10,958 --> 00:20:12,041 Oh, yes, sir. 383 00:20:12,125 --> 00:20:14,583 I must confess I find the solicitude of the Lower School 384 00:20:14,666 --> 00:20:16,416 almost overwhelming. 385 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:19,875 However, it mustn't remain unrewarded. 386 00:20:19,958 --> 00:20:22,250 Mademoiselle, allow me to introduce you to Messrs. Wigram. 387 00:20:23,041 --> 00:20:24,125 How do you do, Mademoiselle? 388 00:20:24,208 --> 00:20:25,791 -How do you do? -Slater. 389 00:20:26,541 --> 00:20:28,458 -How do you do, Mademoiselle? -How do you do? 390 00:20:29,208 --> 00:20:32,208 And let me see… Baines, isn't it? 391 00:20:32,291 --> 00:20:33,333 Yes, sir. 392 00:20:34,041 --> 00:20:35,000 [in French] Nice to meet you, Mademoiselle. 393 00:20:35,083 --> 00:20:37,916 [in French] Ah. You speak French very well. 394 00:20:38,958 --> 00:20:40,875 [in French] Have you been to France? 395 00:20:40,958 --> 00:20:42,250 Um. 396 00:20:42,333 --> 00:20:43,500 Well. Er. 397 00:20:44,333 --> 00:20:47,541 [in French] Uh. The… 398 00:20:48,708 --> 00:20:51,458 Well, Baines, we seem to have started something but we can't finish it. 399 00:20:51,541 --> 00:20:52,416 [Mademoiselle Lafarge] Oh, please, no. 400 00:20:53,041 --> 00:20:55,208 Per… perhaps it is that I speak too fast. 401 00:20:55,791 --> 00:20:58,916 It was very kind of you to speak to me in my own language. 402 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:00,416 [in French] Oh, nice to meet you, Mademoiselle! 403 00:21:02,083 --> 00:21:05,208 Yes, well. Before you strain your French vocabulary too far, 404 00:21:05,958 --> 00:21:07,250 you may depart. 405 00:21:07,333 --> 00:21:09,125 -Yes, sir. -Thank you, sir. 406 00:21:10,833 --> 00:21:13,750 And, er, please don't forget to tell your friends, 407 00:21:13,833 --> 00:21:15,375 that I’m in excellent condition, 408 00:21:15,458 --> 00:21:17,291 especially in the right arm. 409 00:21:17,958 --> 00:21:19,583 -Yes, sir. -Thank you, sir. 410 00:21:19,666 --> 00:21:21,291 [Baines] Good afternoon, sir. 411 00:21:21,375 --> 00:21:22,708 [in French] Nice to meet you. 412 00:21:26,041 --> 00:21:27,541 [headmaster] Oh, come in, Matron. 413 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:31,000 This is, er, Mademoiselle Lafarge. 414 00:21:31,083 --> 00:21:34,458 Well, this is nice. I'm very glad to see you here. 415 00:21:34,541 --> 00:21:35,708 You are very kind. 416 00:21:35,791 --> 00:21:38,708 Matron has arranged your rooms. Next to hers. 417 00:21:38,791 --> 00:21:40,458 Yes, my dear, you'll be quite safe. 418 00:21:40,541 --> 00:21:41,375 Thank you. 419 00:21:41,458 --> 00:21:43,083 If you've finished with her, I'll take her up now. 420 00:21:43,166 --> 00:21:44,291 By all means, yes. 421 00:21:44,375 --> 00:21:46,041 -[in French] Goodbye, Monsieur. -[in French] Good bye. 422 00:21:47,875 --> 00:21:50,541 Oh, Matron! You'll bring her down to the bun-fight? 423 00:21:50,625 --> 00:21:52,333 Of course. Come along, my dear. 424 00:21:55,416 --> 00:21:56,625 [sighs] 425 00:21:58,958 --> 00:22:01,958 [humming "La Marseillaise"] 426 00:22:07,125 --> 00:22:08,125 [coughs, clears throat] 427 00:22:11,291 --> 00:22:13,250 You know it's good for us all, having you here. 428 00:22:13,333 --> 00:22:15,750 Especially me, surrounded by all these men. 429 00:22:15,833 --> 00:22:16,958 Now here you are. 430 00:22:18,708 --> 00:22:20,500 You can see there's still quite a lot to be done, 431 00:22:20,583 --> 00:22:22,541 but now that you’re here, it’ll be easier. 432 00:22:22,625 --> 00:22:24,208 Put those down over there. 433 00:22:32,375 --> 00:22:34,500 Is there anything else to be carried up, Mademoiselle? 434 00:22:34,583 --> 00:22:36,291 No, thank you very much. Off you go. 435 00:22:36,375 --> 00:22:37,583 Thank you all very much. 436 00:22:37,666 --> 00:22:39,208 [in French] At your service, Miss. 437 00:22:45,791 --> 00:22:46,916 You know, all the time I've been here, 438 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:49,125 no one’s ever offered to carry my bag. 439 00:22:49,208 --> 00:22:51,083 Amazing, the effect of a pretty face. 440 00:22:51,166 --> 00:22:54,000 -Look, I’ve put two blankets-- -Matron, I've dumped the new boys. 441 00:22:54,083 --> 00:22:55,916 [bright romantic music] 442 00:22:56,791 --> 00:22:57,625 Oh. 443 00:22:58,375 --> 00:22:59,625 I'm sorry. 444 00:22:59,708 --> 00:23:01,541 See what I mean? Amazing! 445 00:23:01,625 --> 00:23:04,750 Mademoiselle Lafarge, this is Colin Crane, the Headmaster's son. 446 00:23:04,833 --> 00:23:07,083 -How do you do? -Mademoiselle's the new French mistress. 447 00:23:07,166 --> 00:23:08,958 No. But I thought-- 448 00:23:09,041 --> 00:23:11,375 -We all did. We were all wrong. -Well, that's wonderful! 449 00:23:12,958 --> 00:23:16,208 Yes. Well, I must get down to those new boys. 450 00:23:16,291 --> 00:23:18,666 -Perhaps you'll look after Mademoiselle. -Delighted. 451 00:23:19,958 --> 00:23:21,916 [bright romantic music] 452 00:23:22,625 --> 00:23:24,708 -Well… -[chuckles softly] 453 00:23:27,916 --> 00:23:30,708 -You, teach here? -Oh, yes. 454 00:23:30,791 --> 00:23:32,666 I'm in charge of fun and games. 455 00:23:33,166 --> 00:23:34,416 Fun and games? 456 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:36,208 You know, cricket, football… 457 00:23:36,291 --> 00:23:38,875 -[in French] Ah. The sport. -That's right. 458 00:23:39,458 --> 00:23:40,708 You know, you're just what this place needed. 459 00:23:40,791 --> 00:23:42,041 I hope you're going to like it here. 460 00:23:42,125 --> 00:23:44,833 I'm sure I shall. Everything is so nice. 461 00:23:44,916 --> 00:23:47,208 [Mademoiselle Lafarge] The building is very, old? 462 00:23:47,291 --> 00:23:49,666 Victorian. Like some of the inhabitants. 463 00:23:49,750 --> 00:23:52,750 [chuckling, chatter] 464 00:23:56,666 --> 00:23:59,708 My sister was wondering about accommodation 465 00:23:59,791 --> 00:24:01,791 for Mademoiselle Lafarge. 466 00:24:01,875 --> 00:24:03,875 -Weren't you, Beatrice? -Yes. 467 00:24:03,958 --> 00:24:08,125 There'll be some difficulty, won't there, about finding suitable sleeping quarters? 468 00:24:08,208 --> 00:24:09,125 Oh, no. 469 00:24:09,208 --> 00:24:11,833 Mademoiselle Lafarge is in the west wing, right next door to me. 470 00:24:11,916 --> 00:24:13,666 While Father and I, of course, are in the east wing. 471 00:24:13,750 --> 00:24:15,125 [Beatrice] Yes, yes, naturally. 472 00:24:15,875 --> 00:24:19,458 Still, there's a great responsibility with anyone so young. 473 00:24:19,541 --> 00:24:24,125 Surely your parents felt some anxiety about your accepting a post of this kind? 474 00:24:24,208 --> 00:24:27,291 Oh, no, it was my mother's idea that I should come. 475 00:24:27,375 --> 00:24:29,458 -It was she who saw the advertisement. -Good for her. 476 00:24:29,541 --> 00:24:30,958 Wasn't she at all worried? 477 00:24:31,583 --> 00:24:34,458 Oh, no. She has a great regard for England. 478 00:24:34,541 --> 00:24:35,958 I think [chuckles softly] 479 00:24:36,500 --> 00:24:39,125 perhaps she must have been once a little in love with an Englishman. 480 00:24:39,208 --> 00:24:40,958 [Colin] Clearly a woman of taste. 481 00:24:41,041 --> 00:24:42,875 Where is your home, my dear? 482 00:24:42,958 --> 00:24:44,833 I live in a small village. Near Chaumont. 483 00:24:45,875 --> 00:24:47,291 But that’s our old stamping ground. 484 00:24:47,375 --> 00:24:50,041 The Head and I used to climb round there in our university days. 485 00:24:50,125 --> 00:24:52,250 Then perhaps, Monsieur, you know Monton-Eglise? 486 00:24:52,333 --> 00:24:54,916 Monton-Eglise. Good heavens! Do you hear that, John? 487 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:57,375 -Oh, you do know it? -Well, it was our village too. 488 00:24:57,458 --> 00:25:00,333 We stayed there for, let me see, two or was it three years in succession. 489 00:25:00,416 --> 00:25:01,875 Wonderful climbing country. 490 00:25:01,958 --> 00:25:03,916 I am feeling more at home every minute. 491 00:25:04,750 --> 00:25:07,083 I thought I understood you came from Lyon. 492 00:25:07,166 --> 00:25:09,208 I was working there, Monsieur. 493 00:25:09,291 --> 00:25:11,000 But my home is at Monton-Eglise. 494 00:25:11,083 --> 00:25:13,875 Ah, of course, you were studying at the University of Lyon. 495 00:25:13,958 --> 00:25:17,291 Oh, no, no. Mademoiselle was already teaching at a boys' school there. 496 00:25:17,375 --> 00:25:19,750 But, I have to confess, 497 00:25:19,833 --> 00:25:23,333 the oldest boys there was, six-years-of-age. 498 00:25:24,208 --> 00:25:26,625 You'll find a considerable difference between six-year-olds 499 00:25:26,708 --> 00:25:29,041 and our 18-year-olds. 500 00:25:29,125 --> 00:25:31,041 Not, of course, that they won’t behave as gentlemen. 501 00:25:31,125 --> 00:25:35,166 Oh, don't worry, Monsieur. In France, we learn to deal with gentlemen also. 502 00:25:35,250 --> 00:25:38,125 [Mr. Martin chuckling] Well said! 503 00:25:38,208 --> 00:25:40,625 I see from the time table, Mademoiselle is due to take 504 00:25:40,708 --> 00:25:42,958 the upper fifth first thing tomorrow morning. 505 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:45,000 A riper collection of young English gentlemen 506 00:25:45,083 --> 00:25:48,125 on which to demonstrate her prowess would be hard to find. 507 00:25:48,208 --> 00:25:49,708 [soft bright music] 508 00:26:12,083 --> 00:26:15,083 [lighthearted music] 509 00:26:25,083 --> 00:26:26,416 [in French] Good morning, messieurs. 510 00:26:26,500 --> 00:26:28,166 -Good morning, Mademoiselle. -[in French] And good luck. 511 00:26:28,250 --> 00:26:30,000 [in French] Thank you very much. 512 00:26:30,750 --> 00:26:31,833 [in French] Sit down. 513 00:26:33,041 --> 00:26:37,583 LIBERTY, EQUALITY AND A BASINFUL OF FRATERNITY 514 00:26:37,666 --> 00:26:40,083 [playful music] 515 00:26:47,500 --> 00:26:50,208 Now for this term, you are going to study with me, 516 00:26:50,291 --> 00:26:52,916 Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Molière. 517 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:54,000 [groaning] 518 00:26:54,083 --> 00:26:57,416 Mademoiselle. Couldn't we have something a bit more interesting? 519 00:26:58,541 --> 00:27:00,541 Have you any special idea? 520 00:27:01,666 --> 00:27:04,208 Well, um. How about La Vie Parisienne? 521 00:27:04,791 --> 00:27:05,916 [hearty laughter] 522 00:27:08,833 --> 00:27:11,333 -May I have your name, Monsieur? -Milsom, Mademoiselle. 523 00:27:11,958 --> 00:27:13,416 [in French] Thank you, Milsom. 524 00:27:14,166 --> 00:27:18,708 I will tell the headmaster about this very interesting idea of yours. 525 00:27:18,791 --> 00:27:20,750 [hearty laughter] 526 00:27:26,208 --> 00:27:29,791 Now will you please open your books at page one. 527 00:27:29,875 --> 00:27:32,208 [playful music] 528 00:27:40,416 --> 00:27:43,583 Just a minute, Bob. Aren't you taking lower fourth history? 529 00:27:43,666 --> 00:27:44,875 That's right. 530 00:27:44,958 --> 00:27:46,833 -Bit late, aren't you? -I'm on my way. 531 00:27:46,916 --> 00:27:47,916 Which way? 532 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:50,166 Which way would you suggest? 533 00:27:50,250 --> 00:27:51,291 The shortest. 534 00:27:52,125 --> 00:27:53,125 Oh, yes, of course. 535 00:27:53,208 --> 00:27:54,291 [boys laughing] 536 00:27:56,791 --> 00:28:00,041 Oh, John. Surely you’re taking the sixth? 537 00:28:00,125 --> 00:28:01,958 Hmm? Yes. I'm on my way too. 538 00:28:02,625 --> 00:28:04,916 Good. Then we can both go together! 539 00:28:05,916 --> 00:28:08,375 [bright music] 540 00:28:13,500 --> 00:28:16,583 -[scribbling] -[boys laughing] 541 00:28:25,125 --> 00:28:26,333 Get on with your work! 542 00:28:35,083 --> 00:28:36,125 Do as you're told! 543 00:28:41,583 --> 00:28:44,833 [boys laughing] 544 00:28:46,708 --> 00:28:49,083 [boy] I don't know what they're laughing at. It's not funny. 545 00:28:49,166 --> 00:28:52,000 [boys laughing] 546 00:28:53,458 --> 00:28:54,916 [boys shouting] 547 00:29:00,708 --> 00:29:03,416 -[shouting] Please! -[ruckus] 548 00:29:04,625 --> 00:29:05,541 Please! 549 00:29:05,625 --> 00:29:09,125 Cut it out, you chaps! Give Mademoiselle a chance. 550 00:29:10,583 --> 00:29:12,666 Please! Be quiet! 551 00:29:16,833 --> 00:29:18,750 Will someone please clean for me the blackboard? 552 00:29:18,833 --> 00:29:20,833 I will, Mademoiselle. 553 00:29:20,916 --> 00:29:22,583 [loud ruckus] 554 00:29:22,666 --> 00:29:24,041 Oh. No! 555 00:29:25,375 --> 00:29:26,791 Stop it! 556 00:29:29,541 --> 00:29:31,166 Go back! Go back! 557 00:29:33,250 --> 00:29:34,666 Please! Quiet! 558 00:29:35,833 --> 00:29:36,958 [shouting] Quiet! 559 00:29:41,833 --> 00:29:43,583 [Mademoiselle Lafarge] Please go back. 560 00:29:50,125 --> 00:29:53,708 Sit down. You will all go back to your seats. 561 00:29:57,666 --> 00:29:59,916 -Including master Milsom. -Yes sir. 562 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,375 And you, Slater. 563 00:30:06,750 --> 00:30:08,250 [sighs] 564 00:30:12,833 --> 00:30:16,125 Well. I know some of them can't help it. 565 00:30:16,208 --> 00:30:18,916 The maladjusted, delinquent section, but I thought the others had more sense. 566 00:30:19,500 --> 00:30:21,083 What’s the big idea? Trying to get Mademoiselle the sack? 567 00:30:21,166 --> 00:30:23,791 -[boys] Oh, no, sir! -Oh, no, sir! 568 00:30:23,875 --> 00:30:26,750 What about this kind of brilliance, for example? Who is the witty author? 569 00:30:30,458 --> 00:30:33,875 Ah, Milsom again! [chuckles softly] Naturally! 570 00:30:33,958 --> 00:30:35,666 That eager, culture-hungry youth. 571 00:30:35,750 --> 00:30:38,250 Well, Milsom, suppose you now put into deathless prose, 572 00:30:38,333 --> 00:30:39,791 the apology that seems to be due. 573 00:30:41,333 --> 00:30:44,958 Well, er. Mademoiselle… Mademoiselle… 574 00:30:45,791 --> 00:30:46,625 I'm sorry if… 575 00:30:46,708 --> 00:30:48,791 No, no, no, no, no. We'll have it in French. 576 00:30:53,750 --> 00:30:55,375 Come on. Utter! 577 00:30:56,416 --> 00:30:57,416 Uh… 578 00:30:59,625 --> 00:31:00,625 [in French] I… 579 00:31:04,500 --> 00:31:05,750 Um… 580 00:31:07,708 --> 00:31:08,958 [in French] I… 581 00:31:10,125 --> 00:31:12,416 -regret… -Not bad, carry on. 582 00:31:13,500 --> 00:31:14,708 [in French] I regret… 583 00:31:16,250 --> 00:31:17,541 Um… 584 00:31:19,875 --> 00:31:21,333 [in French] deeply. 585 00:31:21,416 --> 00:31:23,875 Well, that's alright as far as it goes, but if that's as far as it goes, 586 00:31:23,958 --> 00:31:25,958 perhaps you'd better tell it to the headmaster after school. 587 00:31:26,041 --> 00:31:28,916 Oh, no, please, Mr. Crane. Maybe they have not understood. 588 00:31:29,583 --> 00:31:31,458 If there is a fault, it's also mine. 589 00:31:31,541 --> 00:31:33,333 -[all disagree] -[bell ringing] 590 00:31:33,416 --> 00:31:35,833 I think that now they do understand, 591 00:31:35,916 --> 00:31:38,208 and we shall all work very well together. 592 00:31:38,291 --> 00:31:40,541 -Yes, Mademoiselle. -[school bell ringing] 593 00:31:40,625 --> 00:31:43,500 Ah! Saved by the bell! Well, whatever you say, Mademoiselle. 594 00:31:43,583 --> 00:31:46,458 After the break, I shall be hearing you applying your outstanding talents 595 00:31:46,541 --> 00:31:49,250 to the works of Chaucer and I warn you, you won't find me so darned easy, either. 596 00:31:49,333 --> 00:31:50,458 Come on, hop it! 597 00:31:58,208 --> 00:32:01,541 -I do hope you didn't mind my butting in? -Oh, no. It was kind. 598 00:32:01,625 --> 00:32:04,458 I'm afraid I've made a, rather bad start. 599 00:32:04,541 --> 00:32:06,166 No, you haven't. You'll be alright. 600 00:32:06,250 --> 00:32:09,166 I bet from this moment, master Milsom is one of your most devoted slaves. 601 00:32:09,250 --> 00:32:13,000 You make me feel much better. I wish I knew how to thank you. 602 00:32:13,083 --> 00:32:13,958 Oh, you don't have to. 603 00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:17,666 -Yes, you do. Do you play tennis? -Yes. 604 00:32:17,750 --> 00:32:19,625 Then what about a set after school this evening? 605 00:32:19,708 --> 00:32:21,250 Oh, I should like it. 606 00:32:21,333 --> 00:32:22,916 -At what time? -About 6:00. 607 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:25,208 The courts are always pretty clear about then. 608 00:32:25,875 --> 00:32:28,291 [tennis rackets hitting a ball] 609 00:32:52,125 --> 00:32:55,000 [cheering] 610 00:32:55,750 --> 00:32:57,041 Wasn't that out? 611 00:32:57,541 --> 00:32:59,208 Oh, no, sir. Well in, sir. 612 00:32:59,291 --> 00:33:00,375 Oh. 613 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:12,083 -[boy] Out! -Out? 614 00:33:12,791 --> 00:33:15,458 -Hard luck, sir. -Are you sure? I thought it was in. 615 00:33:15,541 --> 00:33:16,708 Oh, no, it was definitely out, Mademoiselle. 616 00:33:16,791 --> 00:33:18,208 [boys agreeing] 617 00:33:19,833 --> 00:33:20,708 Then what is that? 618 00:33:20,791 --> 00:33:22,125 Game, set, match. 619 00:33:22,208 --> 00:33:24,375 [loud cheering] 620 00:33:28,958 --> 00:33:31,750 [soft bright music] 621 00:33:41,041 --> 00:33:43,375 You know, I can't help feeling a bit guilty about this. 622 00:33:43,916 --> 00:33:46,416 Guilty? But why? 623 00:33:46,500 --> 00:33:48,000 Having you all to myself. 624 00:33:49,083 --> 00:33:51,208 Do you realize it's the first time we've ever done anything 625 00:33:51,291 --> 00:33:52,958 without being goggled at by half the school? 626 00:33:53,041 --> 00:33:54,208 [giggles softly] 627 00:33:54,291 --> 00:33:56,625 Oh, I think the more they see of me, 628 00:33:56,708 --> 00:33:58,333 the quicker they lose interest. 629 00:33:58,416 --> 00:33:59,625 -[sighs softly] -Mmm. 630 00:34:00,500 --> 00:34:02,166 I wouldn't like to bet on that. 631 00:34:02,250 --> 00:34:04,958 [lighthearted music] 632 00:34:11,666 --> 00:34:13,666 Well, come along, Milsom. What's happening? 633 00:34:13,750 --> 00:34:15,541 -[boys] Yes, what's happening? -Well, nothing much, chaps. 634 00:34:15,625 --> 00:34:17,208 At the moment, they're taking a breather. 635 00:34:17,750 --> 00:34:19,916 Oh, wait a moment. Now he's lying down with her. 636 00:34:20,791 --> 00:34:22,208 No. No, he's sitting up again. 637 00:34:22,291 --> 00:34:25,083 -Never mind him. What's she doing? -[boys] Yes, come on. Come on. 638 00:34:25,166 --> 00:34:27,041 Well, she's still stretched out. 639 00:34:27,125 --> 00:34:29,416 I must say, she looks in beautiful shape, lying there, 640 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:32,416 by the pool, with a… with a shaft of sunlight playing on her. 641 00:34:33,000 --> 00:34:34,125 Playing on her… 642 00:34:34,208 --> 00:34:36,041 -Shoulder? -Shoulder, thank you. 643 00:34:36,625 --> 00:34:39,166 Here, what's happening now? He's getting up. 644 00:34:39,250 --> 00:34:40,333 Yes, he's getting up! 645 00:34:40,416 --> 00:34:42,500 Now… now he's bending down, I… I think they're going to… 646 00:34:42,583 --> 00:34:44,333 Yes, they are! Now she's getting up! This is terrific! 647 00:34:44,416 --> 00:34:46,916 -I wish you could be here! -I am here. 648 00:34:49,208 --> 00:34:50,958 Those binoculars, Milsom. 649 00:34:52,250 --> 00:34:53,416 These, sir? 650 00:34:53,500 --> 00:34:55,125 What is so interesting? 651 00:34:55,666 --> 00:34:57,208 Oh, just, nature, sir. 652 00:34:57,291 --> 00:34:59,708 What particular aspect? 653 00:34:59,791 --> 00:35:01,250 Just bird life, sir. 654 00:35:01,333 --> 00:35:02,958 You're saying that, of course, because you know that 655 00:35:03,041 --> 00:35:05,083 my particular interest is ornithology. 656 00:35:05,166 --> 00:35:06,375 Oh, no, sir. 657 00:35:09,708 --> 00:35:11,708 Milsom, take your place. 658 00:35:11,791 --> 00:35:16,625 And after school, write out 500 times: "I must not tell lies." 659 00:35:16,708 --> 00:35:19,625 -Yes, sir. -[playful music] 660 00:35:19,708 --> 00:35:21,583 [laughing] 661 00:35:28,458 --> 00:35:30,875 [laughing] 662 00:35:37,833 --> 00:35:40,833 [bright upbeat music] 663 00:35:53,041 --> 00:35:54,041 [gasps] 664 00:35:54,708 --> 00:35:56,166 Beatrice! What’s the matter? 665 00:35:56,833 --> 00:36:00,750 My gladioli! They've gone! There's not one left! 666 00:36:03,625 --> 00:36:06,250 -Come on, Ginge. Get a move on! -Alright. 667 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:07,583 We can't get them all in here. 668 00:36:07,666 --> 00:36:08,750 Hey, wait a minute, there's one here. 669 00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:10,500 Now, that’s the stuff! Bring it here quickly! 670 00:36:10,583 --> 00:36:11,833 This ought to be quite a surprise for her. 671 00:36:11,916 --> 00:36:13,833 -Hope so. -[door opens] 672 00:36:14,750 --> 00:36:16,500 What the blazes do you think you're doing here? 673 00:36:16,583 --> 00:36:17,666 [Baines] Nothing, Edmonds. 674 00:36:18,541 --> 00:36:20,791 -Where are all these flowers from? -We picked them, Edmonds. 675 00:36:20,875 --> 00:36:22,375 Er, in the wood, Edmonds. 676 00:36:22,458 --> 00:36:23,916 You picked these in the… 677 00:36:24,666 --> 00:36:26,250 Who gave you permission to be in here? 678 00:36:26,333 --> 00:36:28,166 Well, no one. But we thought Mademoiselle-- 679 00:36:28,250 --> 00:36:30,208 Now you take every one of these flowers and get out. 680 00:36:30,291 --> 00:36:32,291 And think yourselves lucky I don't beat the lot of you! 681 00:36:33,791 --> 00:36:35,416 And shut the door behind you! 682 00:36:35,500 --> 00:36:38,958 [soft bright music with French accordion] 683 00:36:48,208 --> 00:36:50,958 Ah, Edmonds! What can I do for you? 684 00:36:54,708 --> 00:36:55,916 I'd like to see you, Mademoiselle. 685 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:58,500 Very well, but just take these flowers. 686 00:36:58,583 --> 00:37:01,625 Some boys just gave them to me. Wasn’t it charming of them? 687 00:37:01,708 --> 00:37:03,875 -Very. -Now, let’s see. 688 00:37:03,958 --> 00:37:06,041 These we can put somewhere else. 689 00:37:06,875 --> 00:37:08,375 And what was it you wanted? 690 00:37:08,958 --> 00:37:10,541 Extra French lessons, Mademoiselle. 691 00:37:10,625 --> 00:37:11,750 Why? 692 00:37:11,833 --> 00:37:13,291 I go up to Cambridge next term. 693 00:37:13,375 --> 00:37:15,625 -So? -I must be fluent. 694 00:37:15,708 --> 00:37:18,625 But, I cannot make you fluent in one term. 695 00:37:18,708 --> 00:37:20,958 No, but if I came up here each evening, it… 696 00:37:21,666 --> 00:37:22,875 it would be wonderful. 697 00:37:23,500 --> 00:37:26,541 Edmonds. I think you are a designing boy. 698 00:37:26,625 --> 00:37:27,666 Oh, no, Mademoiselle. You see, 699 00:37:27,750 --> 00:37:29,958 after Cambridge, my father wants me in his business, 700 00:37:30,041 --> 00:37:31,541 the Paris branch. 701 00:37:31,625 --> 00:37:32,791 [chuckles softly] 702 00:37:32,875 --> 00:37:34,791 I am unfair to you. 703 00:37:34,875 --> 00:37:37,375 At one moment, I thought you wanted to be up here with me. 704 00:37:37,458 --> 00:37:38,833 -[chuckles] -[laughing] 705 00:37:38,916 --> 00:37:40,291 Good heavens, whatever made you think that? 706 00:37:40,375 --> 00:37:41,583 [chuckling] 707 00:37:42,583 --> 00:37:44,833 It's true, I did want to be here with you. 708 00:37:44,916 --> 00:37:47,208 Now, Edmonds. You must not talk like this. 709 00:37:47,291 --> 00:37:49,000 Do you know what I've done to be here now? 710 00:37:49,708 --> 00:37:51,625 -What have you done? -I've cut nets! 711 00:37:52,958 --> 00:37:54,666 -Cut nets? -Cricket nets. 712 00:37:54,750 --> 00:37:55,875 Have you done much damage? 713 00:37:55,958 --> 00:37:57,875 I'd do it every afternoon if you wanted me to. 714 00:37:58,458 --> 00:38:00,125 -But I don't! -[knocks on door] 715 00:38:00,208 --> 00:38:01,250 [in French] Come in. 716 00:38:03,333 --> 00:38:05,583 Oh, hello, Edmonds. What are you doing here? 717 00:38:05,666 --> 00:38:08,000 He came to ask if he can take extra French. 718 00:38:08,083 --> 00:38:09,708 Ah, the 43rd applicant! 719 00:38:09,791 --> 00:38:11,791 You're a bit late in the day. Nobody gave a hoot about French 720 00:38:11,875 --> 00:38:14,625 when Monsieur Fraguier was here, including you, Edmonds. 721 00:38:14,708 --> 00:38:17,125 -No extra French. -How is that fair, sir? 722 00:38:17,208 --> 00:38:20,166 Oh, and you have every man’s right of appeal to the head if you wish. 723 00:38:20,250 --> 00:38:21,750 Come on, hop it. 724 00:38:21,833 --> 00:38:24,500 Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. 725 00:38:27,166 --> 00:38:28,750 -You ready? -Two minutes. 726 00:38:28,833 --> 00:38:30,625 If we're having dinner in Middlebourne, you'd better get moving. 727 00:38:30,708 --> 00:38:32,541 -I shall not be long. -Come on. 728 00:38:41,875 --> 00:38:43,083 [engine backfiring] 729 00:38:53,083 --> 00:38:56,166 That's funny. Can’t understand it. She's never done this before. 730 00:38:56,250 --> 00:38:57,958 -No? -Certainly not. 731 00:38:58,041 --> 00:39:00,291 Did not you turn off the engine, by mistake? 732 00:39:00,375 --> 00:39:03,541 -No, look. It's still switched on. -Or the petrol, perhaps? 733 00:39:03,625 --> 00:39:06,375 Plenty of petrol, it's just not getting through. She's starving. 734 00:39:06,458 --> 00:39:07,500 Me too. 735 00:39:08,375 --> 00:39:10,875 Oh, I say. I am sorry. 736 00:39:11,666 --> 00:39:13,083 [chuckles softly] 737 00:39:13,166 --> 00:39:14,958 Still, it's a wonderful evening, isn't it? 738 00:39:15,041 --> 00:39:15,958 Mm. 739 00:39:16,041 --> 00:39:18,458 [inhales deeply] 740 00:39:18,541 --> 00:39:19,541 Honeysuckle. 741 00:39:21,666 --> 00:39:22,750 Hey, where are you going? 742 00:39:23,375 --> 00:39:26,625 To smell the honeysuckle. Should not you look at the engine? 743 00:39:26,708 --> 00:39:28,000 I'm just going to. 744 00:39:30,791 --> 00:39:33,208 [lighthearted music] 745 00:39:34,958 --> 00:39:36,500 You sound as if you thought I’d done this on purpose. 746 00:39:36,583 --> 00:39:39,750 [chuckles] We have a saying in France. 747 00:39:39,833 --> 00:39:41,958 "Where the motor breaks down, the grass will be long." 748 00:39:42,041 --> 00:39:44,041 Well, you should be alright, then. The grass here's quite short. 749 00:39:44,125 --> 00:39:45,416 [giggles softly] 750 00:39:46,041 --> 00:39:48,000 Anyway, I prefer haystacks. 751 00:39:50,708 --> 00:39:51,958 -Colin! -What? 752 00:39:53,166 --> 00:39:56,125 [soft bright music] 753 00:39:57,958 --> 00:39:59,458 Now look here! 754 00:40:01,875 --> 00:40:03,708 If you imagine I arranged this breakdown. 755 00:40:03,791 --> 00:40:06,000 That I brought you here just in order to make love to you. 756 00:40:07,541 --> 00:40:11,708 You're utterly, and completely, wrong. 757 00:40:11,791 --> 00:40:14,666 [romantic music] 758 00:40:26,333 --> 00:40:28,625 Now I know I was wrong. 759 00:40:29,875 --> 00:40:30,916 Thank you, darling! 760 00:40:31,958 --> 00:40:35,500 And now, please. We should try to make it go. 761 00:40:35,583 --> 00:40:37,666 -Ah, yes! The old girl! -[chuckles softly] 762 00:40:40,333 --> 00:40:41,458 Jump in. 763 00:40:53,083 --> 00:40:54,958 But what have you done? I see nothing. 764 00:40:55,041 --> 00:40:58,083 Just wait a minute. She's never let me down yet. 765 00:40:58,791 --> 00:41:00,041 Now wait for it. 766 00:41:01,833 --> 00:41:03,750 -[sputtering] -[engine starts] 767 00:41:03,833 --> 00:41:05,250 [in French] There you go! 768 00:41:13,416 --> 00:41:16,916 [bells chiming in the distance] 769 00:41:29,166 --> 00:41:30,458 [owl hoots] 770 00:41:30,541 --> 00:41:33,625 [whispering] Please don't make a noise. It’s me, Edmonds! 771 00:41:34,541 --> 00:41:37,666 No, don't put it on. I'll get into frightful trouble! 772 00:41:42,125 --> 00:41:43,958 Edmonds. What are you doing? 773 00:41:44,041 --> 00:41:46,166 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you. 774 00:41:46,250 --> 00:41:48,541 But I had to see you. Most important. 775 00:41:50,083 --> 00:41:51,291 Go in there. 776 00:41:54,541 --> 00:41:57,791 [tense music] 777 00:41:57,875 --> 00:41:59,000 [door closes] 778 00:42:02,416 --> 00:42:05,416 [soft bright music] 779 00:42:24,333 --> 00:42:26,791 Edmonds. What is this? 780 00:42:26,875 --> 00:42:30,791 I know it's awful, isn't it? But, I just had to speak to you. 781 00:42:30,875 --> 00:42:32,875 But you can speak to me in the morning. 782 00:42:32,958 --> 00:42:36,000 -You must go back to bed. -It's no use, I can't sleep. 783 00:42:36,708 --> 00:42:38,000 I haven't for ages. 784 00:42:38,541 --> 00:42:40,333 I've got such an awful ache, just here. 785 00:42:40,416 --> 00:42:42,583 -Edmonds… -And here, I can hardly breathe. 786 00:42:43,416 --> 00:42:45,541 Are you eating properly, Edmonds? 787 00:42:45,625 --> 00:42:49,208 I can't eat. I can't sleep. I can't think. 788 00:42:50,583 --> 00:42:52,416 At least, I can't think of anything but you. 789 00:42:56,791 --> 00:42:57,875 Edmonds. 790 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,166 [sighs softly] 791 00:43:01,250 --> 00:43:04,208 Edmonds. Come and sit here for a moment. 792 00:43:04,875 --> 00:43:05,875 Come on. 793 00:43:10,916 --> 00:43:12,416 Now, Edmonds. 794 00:43:12,500 --> 00:43:14,916 You want to be a good friend to me, don’t you? 795 00:43:15,000 --> 00:43:15,833 Oh, yes, I do! 796 00:43:15,916 --> 00:43:18,041 As I wish to be a good friend to you. 797 00:43:18,125 --> 00:43:21,916 But if you go on like this, you will make a big scandal. 798 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:24,500 Suppose all the boy came through my window in the night? 799 00:43:25,541 --> 00:43:26,708 I’d jolly well teach them a lesson if they did. 800 00:43:26,791 --> 00:43:30,041 But who teaches a lesson to the head boy? 801 00:43:30,833 --> 00:43:33,833 You see. You will make it impossible for me to stay here. 802 00:43:35,125 --> 00:43:38,416 -Oh, but you must! -So you must be sensible. 803 00:43:41,125 --> 00:43:43,583 Perhaps you think you are in love with me? 804 00:43:44,708 --> 00:43:47,125 -I know I am. -No. 805 00:43:47,208 --> 00:43:50,458 I am too old for you, and you are much too young for me. 806 00:43:51,125 --> 00:43:52,500 When you will leave in a short while 807 00:43:52,583 --> 00:43:56,750 you will see how difficult it is to, remember how I look. 808 00:43:57,500 --> 00:43:58,375 I shall always remember. 809 00:43:58,458 --> 00:43:59,291 Oh. 810 00:43:59,375 --> 00:44:01,458 It's very sweet of you to say that, 811 00:44:01,541 --> 00:44:03,666 but I promise it will be as I say. 812 00:44:04,291 --> 00:44:07,041 So now will you please go back before someone comes? 813 00:44:08,083 --> 00:44:11,333 I suppose after this, you'll, never let me see you again. 814 00:44:11,416 --> 00:44:12,375 Yes, of course. 815 00:44:12,458 --> 00:44:14,375 But it will be in the daytime and, 816 00:44:14,458 --> 00:44:16,458 you will enter through that door. 817 00:44:16,541 --> 00:44:17,750 Come on. 818 00:44:17,833 --> 00:44:20,458 [slow horn music playing] 819 00:44:28,125 --> 00:44:30,666 -What is it? -I don't know. 820 00:44:30,750 --> 00:44:32,666 Whatever it is, they’re going to wake up the whole school! 821 00:44:55,416 --> 00:44:57,625 I’m not putting up with this. 822 00:44:57,708 --> 00:45:00,750 Hoy, you there! Will you shut that blasted row? 823 00:45:00,833 --> 00:45:02,708 You must go. Quickly! 824 00:45:09,375 --> 00:45:11,166 [Hodges] Will you shut that row! 825 00:45:11,250 --> 00:45:13,208 How can anyone sleep with that going on? 826 00:45:13,291 --> 00:45:15,833 -It's alright, Mrs. Hodges. -"Alright, Mrs. Hodges." 827 00:45:15,916 --> 00:45:18,791 Very far from alright, if you ask me! 828 00:45:21,791 --> 00:45:22,958 [Wigram] Look out, you chaps! 829 00:45:23,791 --> 00:45:25,583 Stay here, you! 830 00:45:25,666 --> 00:45:29,166 [rustling] 831 00:45:29,250 --> 00:45:30,291 [Colin] Ah. 832 00:45:30,791 --> 00:45:33,166 Edmonds! Brought your trumpet? 833 00:45:33,750 --> 00:45:36,041 I just wanted to see what was going on, sir. 834 00:45:36,125 --> 00:45:38,000 By parachute you arrived, eh? 835 00:45:38,750 --> 00:45:40,541 Alright, we'll discuss this in the morning, Edmonds. 836 00:45:40,625 --> 00:45:41,458 Yes, sir. 837 00:45:43,791 --> 00:45:45,250 Right. 838 00:45:45,333 --> 00:45:48,958 Strings, Mr. Slater. Who was the woodwind? 839 00:45:49,458 --> 00:45:52,083 -I don't know, sir. -Too dark, I suppose. 840 00:45:52,166 --> 00:45:53,625 Well, you can tell the rest of the ensemble, 841 00:45:53,708 --> 00:45:55,416 there'll be a rehearsal at 8:30 in the morning, 842 00:45:55,500 --> 00:45:56,916 and I shall be wielding the baton. 843 00:45:57,000 --> 00:45:58,583 Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. 844 00:45:58,666 --> 00:46:01,666 -Hurry up. -[owl hoots] 845 00:46:04,208 --> 00:46:08,041 In the circumstances, Head, no matter what financial loss may be involved, 846 00:46:08,125 --> 00:46:10,625 this young woman’s contract should be terminated immediately. 847 00:46:10,708 --> 00:46:12,500 You're surely not complaining about her work? 848 00:46:12,583 --> 00:46:14,708 The interest in French has never been greater. 849 00:46:14,791 --> 00:46:16,500 I’m complaining about the school discipline. 850 00:46:16,583 --> 00:46:18,708 -Well what about it? -It’s going to pieces! 851 00:46:18,791 --> 00:46:21,208 -Have you seen her on the tennis courts? -No. 852 00:46:21,291 --> 00:46:24,083 You must be the only male for miles around who hasn't. 853 00:46:24,166 --> 00:46:27,416 I'd no idea the Church frowned on tennis as a pastime. 854 00:46:27,500 --> 00:46:29,875 I am speaking now for myself, 855 00:46:29,958 --> 00:46:33,083 but I cannot imagine the Church approving a young, fully-developed woman 856 00:46:33,166 --> 00:46:34,791 leaping about before 300 boys, 857 00:46:34,875 --> 00:46:37,458 in what appear to be little more than her underwear. 858 00:46:37,541 --> 00:46:41,250 The margin between decency and, disclosure was hardly measurable. 859 00:46:41,333 --> 00:46:44,166 Edwin. The days when women wore ankle-length skirts-- 860 00:46:44,750 --> 00:46:47,375 And the swimming pool! Her costume! 861 00:46:47,458 --> 00:46:50,125 Few abbreviated strings, deliberately contrived 862 00:46:50,208 --> 00:46:51,875 to cover as little as possible. 863 00:46:51,958 --> 00:46:53,541 Are we still on the question of discipline? 864 00:46:53,625 --> 00:46:55,250 Indeed we are! 865 00:46:55,333 --> 00:46:56,500 As my sister has pointed out, 866 00:46:57,083 --> 00:46:59,416 if we allow our boys' feelings to be inflamed in this way, 867 00:46:59,500 --> 00:47:01,625 no woman on the premises will feel safe. 868 00:47:01,708 --> 00:47:03,500 Oh, I think Beatrice will be alright. 869 00:47:03,583 --> 00:47:06,041 I mean, she can look after herself. 870 00:47:07,375 --> 00:47:10,250 Course, I appreciate that your position is a delicate one. 871 00:47:10,958 --> 00:47:12,000 Delicate? In what way? 872 00:47:12,583 --> 00:47:15,041 Your own son's interest has not passed unobserved. 873 00:47:15,708 --> 00:47:18,041 Perhaps not. But is that any business of yours? 874 00:47:18,125 --> 00:47:19,375 Or mine for that matter? 875 00:47:19,458 --> 00:47:21,791 When it becomes the source of ribald, 876 00:47:21,875 --> 00:47:24,416 and objectionable comment on the part of the boys, 877 00:47:24,500 --> 00:47:26,125 -I should have thought-- -Dammit, Edwin! 878 00:47:26,208 --> 00:47:27,125 What's wrong with a young boy 879 00:47:27,208 --> 00:47:29,708 enjoying the companionship of an attractive young girl? 880 00:47:29,791 --> 00:47:32,166 To my possibly diseased mind, 881 00:47:32,250 --> 00:47:34,750 it seems not only healthy but even desirable. 882 00:47:34,833 --> 00:47:36,083 Very well, Head. 883 00:47:36,166 --> 00:47:39,875 I hope you'll believe that my concern is as much for you as for the school. 884 00:47:39,958 --> 00:47:42,750 After all, you brought the girl here. The governors were not consulted, 885 00:47:42,833 --> 00:47:44,416 nor, for that matter, was anyone else. 886 00:47:44,500 --> 00:47:46,875 The responsibility is therefore entirely yours. 887 00:47:47,458 --> 00:47:49,500 But when the crisis develops, 888 00:47:49,583 --> 00:47:51,958 I should have liked to have been able to give you my support. 889 00:47:52,708 --> 00:47:54,041 -However… -Look, Edwin. 890 00:47:54,125 --> 00:47:57,750 I’ll speak to the girl about her dress. I’m sure she’ll understand. 891 00:47:58,291 --> 00:48:00,875 But we must remember she's only been here a few weeks. 892 00:48:00,958 --> 00:48:03,500 We must give the experiment a chance. 893 00:48:04,041 --> 00:48:05,333 Your decision, Head. 894 00:48:09,583 --> 00:48:10,916 What did he say? 895 00:48:11,666 --> 00:48:13,625 Seems almost as infatuated as his son. 896 00:48:13,708 --> 00:48:16,500 Hah. That doesn’t surprise me in the least. 897 00:48:16,583 --> 00:48:18,583 No one wishes to be uncharitable, 898 00:48:18,666 --> 00:48:22,583 but one reads in the newspapers everyday about men of a certain age and their… 899 00:48:22,666 --> 00:48:23,875 difficulties. 900 00:48:24,375 --> 00:48:27,916 Beatrice, you seem to forget, the head and I are almost the same age. 901 00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:29,416 But he's a widower. 902 00:48:29,958 --> 00:48:32,208 And when one remembers how deceitful he’s been. 903 00:48:32,291 --> 00:48:34,041 Calling her madame Lafarge, 904 00:48:34,625 --> 00:48:36,458 giving the impression of a much older woman, 905 00:48:37,041 --> 00:48:40,166 and then his suggestion that she was experienced with boys! 906 00:48:40,250 --> 00:48:42,083 [chuckles] Perhaps she is. 907 00:48:42,166 --> 00:48:44,083 Edwin, you know what I mean. 908 00:48:45,000 --> 00:48:47,416 I know that he intends to hold on to her. 909 00:48:47,500 --> 00:48:48,625 Wouldn’t surprise me in the least 910 00:48:48,708 --> 00:48:51,291 to find that all these impressive qualifications of hers, 911 00:48:51,375 --> 00:48:53,791 are nothing but camouflage. 912 00:48:53,875 --> 00:48:55,166 They could be checked. 913 00:48:55,750 --> 00:48:57,333 Then I think you should waste no time. 914 00:48:58,125 --> 00:49:00,125 I could write to Professor Bonnard. 915 00:49:00,625 --> 00:49:03,791 I wanted to tell him about the redstarts having nested. 916 00:49:03,875 --> 00:49:06,791 I could, ah, bring it in casually. 917 00:49:07,708 --> 00:49:09,708 [school bell ringing] 918 00:49:12,791 --> 00:49:15,791 [indistinct chatter] 919 00:49:18,833 --> 00:49:20,333 Oh, Mademoiselle Lafarge. 920 00:49:21,000 --> 00:49:24,291 I wonder. Can you spare me a minute? 921 00:49:24,375 --> 00:49:25,708 Yes, of course. 922 00:49:25,791 --> 00:49:28,000 -Will you come in? -Thank you. 923 00:49:36,708 --> 00:49:39,208 -Please, sit down. -Thank you. 924 00:49:39,291 --> 00:49:41,791 It's really that I just wanted to know how you were getting on. 925 00:49:42,500 --> 00:49:44,833 You are very kind. I'm quite happy. 926 00:49:45,458 --> 00:49:47,208 I hope that now you feel I am good for the boys? 927 00:49:47,291 --> 00:49:49,583 Oh, yes, yes, indeed. 928 00:49:50,333 --> 00:49:52,500 It's just a question of clothes. 929 00:49:53,916 --> 00:49:56,500 -Clothes? -And, erm, tennis. 930 00:49:56,583 --> 00:49:57,583 Tennis, Monsieur? 931 00:49:57,666 --> 00:50:00,750 Well it… It's really largely a matter of length. 932 00:50:01,291 --> 00:50:03,291 Well, I do hope you don't mind my saying this to you. 933 00:50:03,375 --> 00:50:05,791 But I've always thought it better to be absolutely frank. 934 00:50:05,875 --> 00:50:09,416 It's not that I’m old-fashioned. But, the fact is that, 935 00:50:09,500 --> 00:50:12,208 there are some people here who are. So, er, 936 00:50:12,708 --> 00:50:15,041 well, i… if you could manage to, um… 937 00:50:15,875 --> 00:50:17,666 drop them a little, 938 00:50:17,750 --> 00:50:21,375 it would prevent the boys from getting, er, overheated. 939 00:50:21,875 --> 00:50:23,250 To drop what, Monsieur? 940 00:50:23,333 --> 00:50:25,791 Well, to drop your, er, your… 941 00:50:26,833 --> 00:50:28,916 -I wonder if I could have a match? -Of course. 942 00:50:29,416 --> 00:50:32,041 -Oh, you can find one there. -Oh, thank you. 943 00:50:35,333 --> 00:50:36,750 Good heavens! 944 00:50:37,541 --> 00:50:40,416 -Who’s this? -This is my mother, 945 00:50:40,500 --> 00:50:42,666 when she was a baby and when she was a school­girl. 946 00:50:42,750 --> 00:50:43,833 No, no, this one. 947 00:50:44,375 --> 00:50:47,791 That is also my mother as a young woman. And here she is now. 948 00:50:47,875 --> 00:50:50,875 Well, I can hardly believe it. Tell me. Her name is Claudine? 949 00:50:50,958 --> 00:50:53,750 -Why, yes! How did you know it? -But I knew her. 950 00:50:53,833 --> 00:50:56,000 -That is impossible. -But I knew her well. 951 00:50:56,083 --> 00:50:58,416 Don't you remember, I told you, Martin and I used to go climbing there. 952 00:50:58,500 --> 00:51:00,041 Your mother often used to come with us. 953 00:51:00,125 --> 00:51:02,583 This is… This was taken on one of those trips. 954 00:51:02,666 --> 00:51:05,041 This is the guide's hut halfway up Mont D'Or, isn’t that right? 955 00:51:05,125 --> 00:51:06,416 That's right. 956 00:51:06,500 --> 00:51:09,041 Oh. So this is how she looks now. 957 00:51:09,541 --> 00:51:10,916 I'd have recognized her anywhere. 958 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:14,458 -She has a few grey hairs now. -Yes, she's still very beautiful. 959 00:51:14,541 --> 00:51:16,000 You know, Martin and I used to, 960 00:51:16,083 --> 00:51:18,916 used to quarrel as to who would carry her rucksack. 961 00:51:19,000 --> 00:51:20,541 Oh, what days those were. 962 00:51:21,416 --> 00:51:24,541 Up with the dawn. Walking and climbing. 963 00:51:25,375 --> 00:51:28,125 After we'd eaten, sometimes Claudine used to sing to us. 964 00:51:28,208 --> 00:51:30,000 She had a lovely voice. 965 00:51:30,083 --> 00:51:34,000 [chuckles softly] Anyway, I thought so. 966 00:51:34,083 --> 00:51:36,458 At dusk, we'd wait until the lights came on in the village, 967 00:51:36,541 --> 00:51:37,791 and then we'd go down. 968 00:51:37,875 --> 00:51:40,083 Oh dear, what a long time ago it seems. 969 00:51:40,833 --> 00:51:42,750 Almost 25 years. 970 00:51:42,833 --> 00:51:46,166 Now I understand why she was so anxious for me to answer the advertisement. 971 00:51:46,250 --> 00:51:47,583 Was she really? 972 00:51:47,666 --> 00:51:49,500 Perhaps when she saw your name. 973 00:51:49,583 --> 00:51:52,708 I always felt there was some special reason. 974 00:51:52,791 --> 00:51:55,625 And now I learn it's you and Mr. Martin. 975 00:51:55,708 --> 00:51:57,375 Oh, I don't think Martin had very much to do with it. 976 00:51:57,458 --> 00:52:00,916 After all, as far as I remember, he only carried the rucksack once. 977 00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:01,833 [chuckles] 978 00:52:01,916 --> 00:52:04,416 Wait till he hears about this. I must go and tell him. 979 00:52:04,500 --> 00:52:06,625 I must tell my mother too. I will write to her. 980 00:52:06,708 --> 00:52:09,875 Oh, do. And please give her my, regards. 981 00:52:09,958 --> 00:52:11,250 -Of course. -Yeah. 982 00:52:12,041 --> 00:52:13,625 Oh, by the way. 983 00:52:13,708 --> 00:52:16,750 You might also ask her why she never replied to any of my letters. 984 00:52:16,833 --> 00:52:19,208 -Oh, yes, I will. -Good. [chuckles] 985 00:52:19,750 --> 00:52:21,375 Oh, and Mademoiselle, 986 00:52:21,458 --> 00:52:25,541 thank you for being so understanding about the tennis things. 987 00:52:26,583 --> 00:52:30,791 Oh, and there's the swimsuit too. 988 00:52:30,875 --> 00:52:32,166 I knew you wouldn't mind my mentioning it. 989 00:52:32,250 --> 00:52:35,208 -[in French] Good bye, Mademoiselle. -[in French] Good bye, Monsieur. 990 00:52:40,041 --> 00:52:43,041 [soft French accordion music] 991 00:52:47,625 --> 00:52:49,333 -Bob. -Ah-ha? 992 00:52:49,416 --> 00:52:51,333 -I've got a surprise for you. -Good. 993 00:52:52,083 --> 00:52:54,166 -Remember Claudine? -Claudine? 994 00:52:54,250 --> 00:52:55,083 Monton-Eglise? 995 00:52:55,166 --> 00:52:58,500 Oh, yes, Claudine, shall I ever forget her? What about her? 996 00:52:58,583 --> 00:52:59,666 We have her daughter with us. 997 00:52:59,750 --> 00:53:01,000 Oh, not another French mistress. 998 00:53:01,083 --> 00:53:02,666 -No, no. The same one. -What? 999 00:53:02,750 --> 00:53:05,625 Don't you see now? Same eyes. 1000 00:53:05,708 --> 00:53:07,666 -Same smile. -Yes. 1001 00:53:07,750 --> 00:53:10,458 -Same… -Huh? 1002 00:53:10,541 --> 00:53:12,666 She's exactly like her. 1003 00:53:12,750 --> 00:53:14,791 Quite a rat-a-tat-tat from the past. 1004 00:53:14,875 --> 00:53:18,083 Rather more for you than me, perhaps. If I remember rightly, you were a bit smitten. 1005 00:53:18,166 --> 00:53:20,916 I don't mind admitting now I was, very much in love with her. 1006 00:53:21,000 --> 00:53:22,791 Not that it got you very far. 1007 00:53:22,875 --> 00:53:25,666 Well. [chuckles] I don't know. 1008 00:53:25,750 --> 00:53:27,291 Well, would you believe it? 1009 00:53:27,875 --> 00:53:31,166 -When was it now, 1934? -Thirty-five. 1010 00:53:31,250 --> 00:53:32,666 Twenty-five years ago. 1011 00:53:32,750 --> 00:53:35,083 Yes. Nearly 25 years ago. 1012 00:53:38,000 --> 00:53:42,208 Twenty-five years… Wait a minute! Don't move! 1013 00:53:57,041 --> 00:53:59,166 -[knocks on door] -[in French] Come in! 1014 00:54:00,041 --> 00:54:02,791 Oh, Mademoiselle, forgive me but what age did you say you were? 1015 00:54:02,875 --> 00:54:05,166 -[dramatic music] -Twenty-four, Monsieur. 1016 00:54:06,416 --> 00:54:08,375 That's what I thought you said, thank you. Excuse me. 1017 00:54:18,416 --> 00:54:21,791 -Bob. This is dreadful! -What’s the matter? 1018 00:54:21,875 --> 00:54:24,208 Now look. I… I’ve never told you this before, 1019 00:54:24,291 --> 00:54:27,000 but you remember the time that you were laid up with a twisted ankle? 1020 00:54:27,083 --> 00:54:27,916 Yes. 1021 00:54:28,000 --> 00:54:30,458 And Claudine and I had a shot at the east face of Mont d’Or? 1022 00:54:30,541 --> 00:54:32,791 -Vaguely. -But you must remember. 1023 00:54:32,875 --> 00:54:34,916 The mist came down, we were half way up. 1024 00:54:35,416 --> 00:54:38,541 We had to spend the night together in a disused hut. 1025 00:54:38,625 --> 00:54:40,875 Yes, that's right. We left the following morning. 1026 00:54:40,958 --> 00:54:42,583 It was the last time we were there, wasn’t it? 1027 00:54:42,666 --> 00:54:44,916 -Twenty-five years ago. -Well? 1028 00:54:45,000 --> 00:54:46,708 Well, don’t you see? 1029 00:54:47,583 --> 00:54:48,958 She’s 24. 1030 00:54:49,041 --> 00:54:50,916 Now, wait a minute! You can't jump to conclusions 1031 00:54:51,000 --> 00:54:52,250 just because she's 24. 1032 00:54:52,333 --> 00:54:55,208 Yes, but I've got to know, Bob. I’ve got to be sure. 1033 00:54:55,291 --> 00:54:57,708 It's quite simple. Ask her about her father. 1034 00:54:57,791 --> 00:54:59,583 I don't think I could. 1035 00:54:59,666 --> 00:55:02,500 But, I've… I've got a horrible feeling in my bones-- 1036 00:55:02,583 --> 00:55:05,416 Don't panic. It's quite alright. Leave it to me. 1037 00:55:06,083 --> 00:55:08,458 A few discreet questions put with my customary tact, 1038 00:55:08,541 --> 00:55:10,041 will soon put your mind at rest. 1039 00:55:10,125 --> 00:55:11,958 In any case, you've got nothing to worry about. 1040 00:55:12,041 --> 00:55:14,375 She can't possibly be a relative of yours. 1041 00:55:14,458 --> 00:55:15,833 Really? Why not? 1042 00:55:15,916 --> 00:55:17,916 Well, my dear fellow, she’s far too good-looking! 1043 00:55:18,000 --> 00:55:18,958 [chuckles] 1044 00:55:19,041 --> 00:55:21,041 [dramatic music] 1045 00:55:23,375 --> 00:55:25,458 [animal calling softly] 1046 00:55:33,166 --> 00:55:34,791 -[Colin] Madeleine. -[Madeleine] Yes? 1047 00:55:34,875 --> 00:55:37,000 [Colin] If anyone had said to me that I'd be sitting here now, 1048 00:55:37,083 --> 00:55:39,041 in the middle of this wood with a beautiful girl in my arms… 1049 00:55:39,125 --> 00:55:40,125 [Madeline chuckles] 1050 00:55:40,208 --> 00:55:41,666 Would you have believed it? 1051 00:55:41,750 --> 00:55:44,333 -I have always believed it. -Believed what? 1052 00:55:44,416 --> 00:55:45,791 That one day I would wake up, 1053 00:55:45,875 --> 00:55:49,125 and the sun would be a little more, brighter. 1054 00:55:50,166 --> 00:55:53,291 The birds would be singing a little more sweetly, 1055 00:55:53,875 --> 00:55:56,750 and the sky would be a deep, deep blue. 1056 00:55:57,500 --> 00:55:59,291 I would be in love. 1057 00:55:59,375 --> 00:56:00,666 Ah, darling! 1058 00:56:08,583 --> 00:56:10,583 Do close up there! 1059 00:56:10,666 --> 00:56:13,791 If you wish to hear my observations, I'm not going to shout. 1060 00:56:14,458 --> 00:56:17,166 Now, we must all move as quietly as we can, 1061 00:56:17,250 --> 00:56:18,500 and keep our eyes open. 1062 00:56:19,083 --> 00:56:22,750 At this time of year, you can come across the most exciting activities. 1063 00:56:22,833 --> 00:56:24,833 -[lighthearted music] -[animal gently calling] 1064 00:56:24,916 --> 00:56:27,083 -Only one thing. -What's that? 1065 00:56:27,166 --> 00:56:28,208 Your father. 1066 00:56:29,125 --> 00:56:30,625 Perhaps he will be angry. 1067 00:56:30,708 --> 00:56:32,500 He'll be deliriously happy. 1068 00:56:32,583 --> 00:56:33,833 -Why? -Why not? 1069 00:56:33,916 --> 00:56:36,625 The thought of you as a relation, a daughter-in-law. 1070 00:56:38,041 --> 00:56:39,375 [chuckles softly] 1071 00:56:39,458 --> 00:56:41,833 No, but… You must be serious. 1072 00:56:41,916 --> 00:56:43,458 I am, very. 1073 00:56:44,416 --> 00:56:46,166 [branches cracking] 1074 00:56:46,250 --> 00:56:47,208 [Rev. Peake] Shh. 1075 00:56:47,833 --> 00:56:48,708 Don't move. 1076 00:56:52,791 --> 00:56:55,541 There. Hear that? That's the wood pigeon calling. 1077 00:56:55,625 --> 00:56:56,708 They're nesting now. 1078 00:56:56,791 --> 00:56:59,000 If you look carefully, you'll very likely see one. 1079 00:56:59,583 --> 00:57:02,791 Ah, yes! You see it? 1080 00:57:02,875 --> 00:57:04,208 Quite low down. 1081 00:57:04,791 --> 00:57:07,666 A loosely constructed platform of twigs. 1082 00:57:07,750 --> 00:57:10,500 -Fascinating! -Yes, sir. Very. 1083 00:57:10,583 --> 00:57:13,833 Very different from the game birds who are usually found on the ground. 1084 00:57:13,916 --> 00:57:17,333 This sort of thing, for example, is the typical habitat of the woodcock. 1085 00:57:31,208 --> 00:57:33,000 -Good afternoon. -Lovely day. 1086 00:57:35,458 --> 00:57:37,958 Well, don't stand there gaping! Move along! 1087 00:57:42,000 --> 00:57:43,875 Oh Lord! 1088 00:57:43,958 --> 00:57:47,458 I can just imagine what the text of next Sunday's sermon will be. 1089 00:57:47,541 --> 00:57:48,541 Come on. 1090 00:58:01,041 --> 00:58:02,833 [uplifting music] 1091 00:58:05,291 --> 00:58:07,083 You paralyzed or something, Edmonds? 1092 00:58:09,583 --> 00:58:11,250 -Edmonds! -Sir? 1093 00:58:12,250 --> 00:58:13,291 Sorry, sir. 1094 00:58:14,708 --> 00:58:17,250 Alright, Middleton. Keep pegging away at his leg stump. 1095 00:58:17,333 --> 00:58:19,458 And keep your eye on the ball this time! 1096 00:58:22,416 --> 00:58:23,750 [Mr. Martin] Hey! You two! 1097 00:58:25,500 --> 00:58:27,416 Colin, don't you think you're being rather a greedy boy? 1098 00:58:27,500 --> 00:58:28,750 Me, greedy? 1099 00:58:28,833 --> 00:58:32,083 Monopolizing the only pretty girl that Melbury's seen for 100 years. 1100 00:58:32,166 --> 00:58:34,166 -You jealous? -Well, I am rather. 1101 00:58:34,250 --> 00:58:35,625 Why don't you buzz off and give me a chance? 1102 00:58:35,708 --> 00:58:37,250 Why don’t you go back to your job at the nets? 1103 00:58:38,041 --> 00:58:40,125 Well, I, rather wanted a word with Madeleine. 1104 00:58:40,208 --> 00:58:41,583 -Seriously? -Seriously. 1105 00:58:42,166 --> 00:58:45,208 Well, I rather resent it. It's rather a poor exchange for Madeleine, 1106 00:58:45,291 --> 00:58:48,083 but out of respect for your advanced age, see you later. 1107 00:58:48,791 --> 00:58:50,125 Thank you, my son. 1108 00:58:50,875 --> 00:58:52,125 Well. 1109 00:58:52,208 --> 00:58:54,791 And what was it you wanted to say, Monsieur Martin? 1110 00:58:55,333 --> 00:58:56,916 Say? Nothing, really. 1111 00:58:57,000 --> 00:58:58,541 I was just wondering how you were getting on. 1112 00:58:58,625 --> 00:59:00,416 Thank you. I'm very well. 1113 00:59:00,500 --> 00:59:03,166 -Quite happy? -Oh, yes, I'm very happy. 1114 00:59:03,250 --> 00:59:06,041 Splendid! And your mother? Is she happy? 1115 00:59:06,125 --> 00:59:09,500 Yes, my mother is also very happy. 1116 00:59:09,583 --> 00:59:12,208 And your father? I expect he's happy too. 1117 00:59:12,291 --> 00:59:14,875 Oh, I cannot say. Perhaps. 1118 00:59:14,958 --> 00:59:17,208 Oh, you mean he doesn't approve of your being here? 1119 00:59:17,291 --> 00:59:19,166 -No. -Well then? 1120 00:59:19,708 --> 00:59:21,208 [sighs] 1121 00:59:21,291 --> 00:59:24,791 I must tell you something very private. 1122 00:59:24,875 --> 00:59:27,583 -I have never known my father. -Oh, I'm sorry. 1123 00:59:27,666 --> 00:59:29,125 Er, you mean, he left your mother? 1124 00:59:29,208 --> 00:59:31,291 -Yes. -When you were quite young? 1125 00:59:31,375 --> 00:59:33,916 -No, before I was born. -Before! 1126 00:59:34,500 --> 00:59:37,333 Oh, dear. I mean, what a terrible business! 1127 00:59:37,416 --> 00:59:39,125 Where is he now? In Paris? 1128 00:59:40,333 --> 00:59:43,041 We have never heard from him. Never. 1129 00:59:43,125 --> 00:59:45,458 [bells chiming] 1130 00:59:45,541 --> 00:59:47,416 -But what is wrong? -Everything. 1131 00:59:47,500 --> 00:59:50,500 I mean, nothing! Nothing at all! I mean, I've just remembered… 1132 00:59:50,583 --> 00:59:52,250 It's getting very late. Will you excuse me? 1133 00:59:52,333 --> 00:59:53,458 -Of course. -Goodbye. 1134 00:59:53,541 --> 00:59:56,458 [frantic up-tempo music] 1135 01:00:00,833 --> 01:00:01,875 John! 1136 01:00:06,500 --> 01:00:08,041 I've been looking for you all over the place. 1137 01:00:08,125 --> 01:00:09,500 -What is it? -I've seen her. 1138 01:00:09,583 --> 01:00:10,416 And? 1139 01:00:10,500 --> 01:00:12,833 I don't know whether to congratulate you or commiserate with you. 1140 01:00:12,916 --> 01:00:13,750 What do you mean? 1141 01:00:13,833 --> 01:00:16,750 They haven't even heard from her father since before she was born. 1142 01:00:16,833 --> 01:00:17,750 Oh dear. 1143 01:00:17,833 --> 01:00:20,125 I can only hope your daughter settles down here. 1144 01:00:38,750 --> 01:00:40,750 [bright uplifting music] 1145 01:00:44,666 --> 01:00:46,666 -[Rev. Peake] Edmonds. -Sir? 1146 01:00:46,750 --> 01:00:49,833 -Not eating? -Not very hungry, sir. 1147 01:00:49,916 --> 01:00:52,208 What is the, er, 1148 01:00:52,291 --> 01:00:53,958 the book, boy! 1149 01:01:00,375 --> 01:01:03,208 You'll find sausages a better start to the day, Edmonds. 1150 01:01:03,291 --> 01:01:04,291 Yes, sir. 1151 01:01:07,833 --> 01:01:08,916 But Madeleine, you're not eating anything. 1152 01:01:09,000 --> 01:01:11,833 Thank you, but, I am not very hungry this morning. 1153 01:01:11,916 --> 01:01:13,750 Oh, but you must eat. 1154 01:01:13,833 --> 01:01:15,250 Let's see if we can find you something different. 1155 01:01:15,333 --> 01:01:18,166 Oh, no, please. It doesn't matter. 1156 01:01:20,791 --> 01:01:22,916 Everybody seems to have lost their appetites today. 1157 01:01:27,458 --> 01:01:29,041 -Mrs. Hodges. -Yes? 1158 01:01:29,125 --> 01:01:32,291 Mrs. Hodges, I wonder if we could find something else for Mademoiselle? 1159 01:01:32,375 --> 01:01:33,541 Why? What's wrong with it? 1160 01:01:33,625 --> 01:01:35,125 Oh, there's nothing wrong with it. 1161 01:01:35,208 --> 01:01:37,416 It's just I expect being used to the continental breakfast-- 1162 01:01:37,500 --> 01:01:40,166 -Meaning snails, I suppose. -Well of course she wouldn't want that. 1163 01:01:40,250 --> 01:01:42,250 Oh, yes, she would! I've seen them at it. 1164 01:01:42,333 --> 01:01:45,000 Frogs legs and snails. Disgusting habit, I call it! 1165 01:01:45,083 --> 01:01:46,750 She's not getting anything like that here! 1166 01:01:46,833 --> 01:01:49,958 And if the headmaster wants it, he can take my notice. 1167 01:01:50,041 --> 01:01:52,333 Go out in the garden. Catch them for her himself. 1168 01:02:03,833 --> 01:02:05,500 This can't go on much longer. 1169 01:02:05,583 --> 01:02:06,750 What, dear? 1170 01:02:06,833 --> 01:02:08,416 Mademoiselle Lafarge. 1171 01:02:08,500 --> 01:02:10,791 Oh. What's she been doing now? 1172 01:02:10,875 --> 01:02:12,125 I hate to think! 1173 01:02:12,208 --> 01:02:14,458 But whatever it is, the effect is alarming. 1174 01:02:15,041 --> 01:02:17,875 Not enough for the headmaster's son to be making a fool of himself. 1175 01:02:17,958 --> 01:02:20,916 Now we have Edmonds, refusing food and reading erotic poetry. 1176 01:02:21,625 --> 01:02:24,708 On top of that, staff sergeant Hodges is threatening to give notice on her account. 1177 01:02:25,291 --> 01:02:28,583 Hodges' cooking may be lethal, but she'll be extremely difficult to replace. 1178 01:02:28,666 --> 01:02:31,458 Apropos the girl, we've had a reply from Bonnard. 1179 01:02:31,541 --> 01:02:32,541 We have? Well? 1180 01:02:33,250 --> 01:02:35,000 The qualifications apparently are genuine. 1181 01:02:35,083 --> 01:02:36,541 [disappointed] Oh. 1182 01:02:36,625 --> 01:02:39,625 As to the parents, the professor is strangely reticent. 1183 01:02:39,708 --> 01:02:43,083 Father is a completely unknown quantity. No one has ever seen him. 1184 01:02:43,583 --> 01:02:47,041 Seems the girl's education was paid for by an uncle in Paris. 1185 01:02:47,125 --> 01:02:49,541 Uncle! Well we all know what that means. 1186 01:02:50,125 --> 01:02:51,458 And as far as the mother goes, 1187 01:02:51,541 --> 01:02:53,875 he does admit that she keeps what he calls a guesthouse. 1188 01:02:54,708 --> 01:02:57,833 That may well be a euphemism for something far less savory. 1189 01:02:59,083 --> 01:03:01,375 I wonder if she was running it then? 1190 01:03:01,458 --> 01:03:02,916 When? 1191 01:03:03,000 --> 01:03:06,041 When the head and Martin went on their mountaineering jaunts. 1192 01:03:06,125 --> 01:03:09,250 You think perhaps they may have, called? 1193 01:03:09,333 --> 01:03:12,375 -That would explain a lot. -It would explain everything! 1194 01:03:13,000 --> 01:03:14,833 There's not a moment to be lost. 1195 01:03:14,916 --> 01:03:16,500 The governors clearly have to be informed. 1196 01:03:18,916 --> 01:03:20,916 [school bell ringing] 1197 01:03:21,875 --> 01:03:24,500 [boy] I'm gonna get some food, I'll see you in a minute, alright? 1198 01:03:41,041 --> 01:03:44,125 Stop! Stop it. What on earth do you think you're doing? 1199 01:03:44,708 --> 01:03:47,625 Well, I suppose, making love to Madeleine. 1200 01:03:48,375 --> 01:03:49,666 You can't. You mustn't. 1201 01:03:50,250 --> 01:03:53,250 I'm sorry. It was wrong of us during the school time. 1202 01:03:53,833 --> 01:03:54,833 It would be wrong at any time. 1203 01:03:54,916 --> 01:03:57,750 You must both understand that this can't go on! 1204 01:03:57,833 --> 01:03:59,625 Look, Father, it was my fault. You're quite right. 1205 01:03:59,708 --> 01:04:01,375 It shouldn't have happened here. 1206 01:04:01,458 --> 01:04:02,458 But you may as well know that Madeleine and I-- 1207 01:04:02,541 --> 01:04:04,500 Oh, stop it, I say! 1208 01:04:05,250 --> 01:04:06,083 It's utterly impossible. 1209 01:04:06,666 --> 01:04:09,041 -Quite out of the question. -Now wait a minute, Father-- 1210 01:04:09,125 --> 01:04:12,291 Colin, I can't talk to you here. Please come over to the house. 1211 01:04:12,375 --> 01:04:14,000 Mademoiselle Lafarge, 1212 01:04:14,541 --> 01:04:17,291 I must ask you to come to my study in ten minutes' time. 1213 01:04:18,833 --> 01:04:21,041 Something has happened. 1214 01:04:21,125 --> 01:04:22,333 He looks very unhappy. 1215 01:04:22,416 --> 01:04:25,041 Oh, don't worry. It'll soon blow over. 1216 01:04:26,291 --> 01:04:28,791 -Colin! -Yeah, coming, Father. 1217 01:04:28,875 --> 01:04:31,916 [dramatic cantankerous music] 1218 01:04:32,000 --> 01:04:33,375 Out of my way, boys! 1219 01:04:42,541 --> 01:04:44,833 -I want a word with you, Mr. Crane. -Not now, Mrs. Hodges. 1220 01:04:44,916 --> 01:04:47,666 Yes, but if you think I'm getting special French food for this person-- 1221 01:04:47,750 --> 01:04:49,666 Later, Mrs. Hodges, much later. 1222 01:04:51,208 --> 01:04:53,291 That'll be never, I suppose. 1223 01:05:04,875 --> 01:05:05,875 Shut the door. 1224 01:05:15,583 --> 01:05:17,916 Well. Do I bend over? 1225 01:05:18,666 --> 01:05:20,291 Or is it to be Mr. Barrett of Wimpole Street? 1226 01:05:20,375 --> 01:05:22,125 [sighs] 1227 01:05:23,000 --> 01:05:25,458 Father, what's all this fuss about? Nothing terrible has happened. 1228 01:05:25,541 --> 01:05:26,958 She's not my mistress! 1229 01:05:27,458 --> 01:05:28,291 Thank heaven for that. 1230 01:05:28,375 --> 01:05:30,875 Madeleine and I love each other, we're going to get married. 1231 01:05:32,333 --> 01:05:35,333 -But that's just it. You can't. -Why ever not? 1232 01:05:35,416 --> 01:05:37,833 Because it's, positively, illegal! 1233 01:05:38,416 --> 01:05:40,750 Illegal? Are you feeling alright? 1234 01:05:40,833 --> 01:05:44,333 No… I mean… Yes. I'm just telling you. 1235 01:05:44,416 --> 01:05:47,083 But Father, you can't tell us. We're both of age. 1236 01:05:47,166 --> 01:05:50,416 -Queen Victoria's gone! -That's all beside the point. 1237 01:05:50,500 --> 01:05:51,791 Then would you be good enough to come to the point? 1238 01:05:51,875 --> 01:05:53,625 I'm trying to. Sit down. 1239 01:05:56,250 --> 01:05:57,125 Please, sit down. 1240 01:06:01,500 --> 01:06:03,833 Now. Look, Colin. 1241 01:06:05,791 --> 01:06:07,666 Before I met your mother. 1242 01:06:07,750 --> 01:06:09,166 Er, that is, er, 1243 01:06:09,750 --> 01:06:12,000 -before you were born… -Naturally. 1244 01:06:12,083 --> 01:06:14,958 -I was halfway up a mountain… -Mountain or a wall? 1245 01:06:15,541 --> 01:06:17,416 [sighs] Colin, please! 1246 01:06:18,750 --> 01:06:20,500 -Where was I? -Halfway up a mountain. 1247 01:06:21,125 --> 01:06:24,083 Yes. I had a companion. 1248 01:06:24,166 --> 01:06:26,666 -Bob Martin. -No, no, he'd sprained an ankle. 1249 01:06:27,416 --> 01:06:30,250 Why he wanted to do it at that moment, I can't imagine. 1250 01:06:31,916 --> 01:06:33,708 -Who was it? -Madeleine's mother? 1251 01:06:34,750 --> 01:06:35,916 Exactly. 1252 01:06:36,000 --> 01:06:37,791 Huh! You were halfway up a mountain with Madeleine’s mother. 1253 01:06:38,375 --> 01:06:40,250 Please stop prompting me! 1254 01:06:40,875 --> 01:06:42,416 A mist came down. 1255 01:06:43,500 --> 01:06:46,583 -We were stranded. -I still don't see… 1256 01:06:46,666 --> 01:06:48,541 You will when the mist clears! 1257 01:06:49,833 --> 01:06:52,583 Well, we… we had to spend the night together, 1258 01:06:53,166 --> 01:06:55,333 -alone, in a guide's hut. -Well? 1259 01:06:57,125 --> 01:06:59,708 Colin. We were very much in love. 1260 01:07:00,291 --> 01:07:01,125 Is that so very wrong? 1261 01:07:01,875 --> 01:07:03,625 Yes, it is. 1262 01:07:04,333 --> 01:07:07,166 If, as a consequence, you find yourself… 1263 01:07:09,166 --> 01:07:10,000 doing something… 1264 01:07:11,125 --> 01:07:13,125 Here, wait a minute! What are you trying to tell me? 1265 01:07:15,000 --> 01:07:19,208 That Madeleine… is my daughter and your sister. 1266 01:07:19,291 --> 01:07:22,000 -No! It's not true! -I wish it weren't! 1267 01:07:22,083 --> 01:07:23,541 It can't be! I love her! 1268 01:07:23,625 --> 01:07:25,125 It can be, and you mustn't! 1269 01:07:26,250 --> 01:07:28,875 Well, w… why in heaven's name did you let her come here? 1270 01:07:28,958 --> 01:07:30,166 I didn't know. 1271 01:07:30,250 --> 01:07:32,916 Didn't know! Your own daughter? 1272 01:07:33,000 --> 01:07:35,416 What kind of a father are you? What kind of a man are you? 1273 01:07:35,500 --> 01:07:37,833 -You have every right to feel upset. -Upset! 1274 01:07:37,916 --> 01:07:39,916 You start by… by… 1275 01:07:40,000 --> 01:07:42,541 by seducing a young innocent girl in a mist on a mountain. 1276 01:07:42,625 --> 01:07:45,166 You ruin her life, my life, three people's lives! Upset! 1277 01:07:45,250 --> 01:07:47,458 Colin, you may not believe it, 1278 01:07:47,541 --> 01:07:49,500 but I have done a certain amount of suffering myself. 1279 01:07:49,583 --> 01:07:54,208 Good! You deserve it! You've behaved like an absolute monster. 1280 01:07:54,291 --> 01:07:56,166 Only wish I never had to see you again! 1281 01:07:56,250 --> 01:07:58,750 [dramatic music] 1282 01:08:04,250 --> 01:08:05,500 Ever! 1283 01:08:09,333 --> 01:08:11,458 -Is everything alright? -Alright? 1284 01:08:11,541 --> 01:08:13,291 Everything couldn’t be more wrong. 1285 01:08:13,375 --> 01:08:15,083 We must never be alone together again! 1286 01:08:15,166 --> 01:08:16,083 But… 1287 01:08:19,458 --> 01:08:22,541 Mademoiselle Lafarge. Will you please come in here? 1288 01:08:34,625 --> 01:08:36,541 -Well please sit down. -Thank you. 1289 01:08:40,500 --> 01:08:42,916 Well this is going to be extremely difficult to say, 1290 01:08:43,000 --> 01:08:46,208 but I really feel that it would be for the best if you were to leave. 1291 01:08:46,291 --> 01:08:47,208 Oh. 1292 01:08:48,625 --> 01:08:49,875 I am sorry. 1293 01:08:50,625 --> 01:08:54,125 -I've not given satisfaction? -Oh, you mustn't think that. 1294 01:08:54,208 --> 01:08:55,583 On the contrary. 1295 01:08:55,666 --> 01:08:57,708 But perhaps it would be better for everyone. 1296 01:08:57,791 --> 01:09:00,500 -Meaning your son? -Meaning the school. 1297 01:09:01,625 --> 01:09:04,333 Listen, my dear. You mustn't think that I am against you. 1298 01:09:04,416 --> 01:09:06,958 I feel for you very deeply. Please believe that. 1299 01:09:07,041 --> 01:09:10,958 In the short time that you've been here, I've learned to respect you, 1300 01:09:11,041 --> 01:09:13,958 and all that I know about you, has made me love you. 1301 01:09:15,916 --> 01:09:18,333 -Love me? -Yes. 1302 01:09:18,416 --> 01:09:19,791 I think I can say that without exaggerating. 1303 01:09:20,500 --> 01:09:23,750 But, you are old enough to be my father! 1304 01:09:23,833 --> 01:09:25,541 Dammit, I am! I mean, 1305 01:09:26,333 --> 01:09:28,333 I love you like a father. 1306 01:09:28,416 --> 01:09:29,625 Oh. 1307 01:09:30,250 --> 01:09:33,000 This is so horrible! I see it now. 1308 01:09:33,583 --> 01:09:35,333 -You want me for yourself! -Myself? 1309 01:09:35,416 --> 01:09:37,375 So you tell your son to keep off the grass! 1310 01:09:37,458 --> 01:09:39,666 -The grass? Mademoiselle Lafarge! -No, don't touch me! 1311 01:09:41,000 --> 01:09:42,875 But I, only want to protect you. 1312 01:09:42,958 --> 01:09:45,833 Yes, like a, sugar daddy! 1313 01:09:46,916 --> 01:09:48,958 Please, Mademoiselle. Listen to me. 1314 01:09:49,041 --> 01:09:51,125 Leave me alone! Don’t come near me! 1315 01:09:52,000 --> 01:09:53,416 Please stop him! 1316 01:09:53,500 --> 01:09:54,833 He wants me for himself! 1317 01:09:54,916 --> 01:09:58,333 Really, Mr. Crane! Can't you leave the poor lamb alone? 1318 01:09:58,416 --> 01:10:02,208 The poor lamb, I mean, Mademoiselle Lafarge will be leaving. 1319 01:10:02,291 --> 01:10:04,666 Well, I don't blame her. You poor dear. 1320 01:10:04,750 --> 01:10:06,166 Come along with me. 1321 01:10:06,250 --> 01:10:07,750 -Cannot believe it! -Oh my dear, 1322 01:10:07,833 --> 01:10:09,041 you couldn't believe anything about men. 1323 01:10:09,125 --> 01:10:10,958 -[Madeline gasps] -Anything! 1324 01:10:16,083 --> 01:10:18,958 I’ve had about all the complaints I'm going to take. 1325 01:10:19,041 --> 01:10:21,916 I mean, you don't expect to get appreciated in the Army, 1326 01:10:22,000 --> 01:10:24,291 like the Chief Instructor always said, God rest him. 1327 01:10:24,375 --> 01:10:28,125 But he said you'll find it very different in civvy street, he said. 1328 01:10:28,208 --> 01:10:30,708 Different! It's complaints from the boys, complaints from the governors, 1329 01:10:30,791 --> 01:10:33,500 and complaints from this new French piece! 1330 01:10:33,583 --> 01:10:36,416 And then what? A list of calorilies and protines, 1331 01:10:36,500 --> 01:10:39,125 with more figures on it than a bill from the gas works. 1332 01:10:39,208 --> 01:10:41,625 They want a more varied diet they say. 1333 01:10:41,708 --> 01:10:43,666 Mrs. Hodges, this is not the moment. 1334 01:10:43,750 --> 01:10:45,791 It may not be your moment, but it's mine. 1335 01:10:45,875 --> 01:10:48,333 So you can take my notice 'cause I'm going! 1336 01:10:48,416 --> 01:10:51,041 Very well, Mrs. Hodges. Go! 1337 01:10:53,083 --> 01:10:54,375 What did you say? 1338 01:10:56,375 --> 01:10:57,416 Go! 1339 01:10:58,083 --> 01:11:01,083 [sighing] 1340 01:11:02,458 --> 01:11:04,708 [sobbing] After all these years. 1341 01:11:04,791 --> 01:11:07,041 After 15 years! 1342 01:11:07,125 --> 01:11:10,708 Morning, noon and night, working my fingers to the bone, 1343 01:11:10,791 --> 01:11:13,000 and then told to go! 1344 01:11:13,083 --> 01:11:16,208 But my dear Mrs. Hodges, I thought that's the way you wanted it! 1345 01:11:17,000 --> 01:11:19,041 -Mr. Crane! -Oh. 1346 01:11:20,916 --> 01:11:22,291 Wanted what? 1347 01:11:22,833 --> 01:11:25,875 [sobs] 1348 01:11:25,958 --> 01:11:29,708 How could he do it to me? 1349 01:11:31,000 --> 01:11:34,333 I dunno what's come over him! 1350 01:11:34,416 --> 01:11:35,625 Nor do I. 1351 01:11:35,708 --> 01:11:38,708 [sobbing loudly] 1352 01:11:44,375 --> 01:11:45,708 Hello, Edmonds. 1353 01:11:46,291 --> 01:11:48,166 -Still the same? -Yes, Matron. 1354 01:11:48,958 --> 01:11:50,458 -No headache? -No. 1355 01:11:50,541 --> 01:11:52,000 No pains? 1356 01:11:52,625 --> 01:11:54,083 No swelling anywhere? 1357 01:11:55,333 --> 01:11:57,791 Come on, sit up. Let's have a look at your back. 1358 01:11:59,250 --> 01:12:00,541 No rash. 1359 01:12:02,208 --> 01:12:04,000 No, nothing at all. 1360 01:12:04,958 --> 01:12:07,750 -[sighs] But you still feel sick? -Hmm. 1361 01:12:08,458 --> 01:12:10,541 It's four days since you started this. 1362 01:12:11,708 --> 01:12:12,916 Still no temperature. 1363 01:12:14,625 --> 01:12:17,625 Alright, Edmonds. Keep warm. 1364 01:12:20,833 --> 01:12:23,416 Well, I can find absolutely nothing wrong with him. 1365 01:12:23,500 --> 01:12:25,500 How about his bowels? That's usually the trouble. 1366 01:12:25,583 --> 01:12:27,208 Well, it isn't in this case. 1367 01:12:27,291 --> 01:12:29,125 -Then what is it? -I think it's his heart. 1368 01:12:29,708 --> 01:12:31,125 Heart at his age? 1369 01:12:31,208 --> 01:12:34,250 Oh, it isn't only the old who suffer, is it, Colin? 1370 01:12:34,333 --> 01:12:36,166 What the devil are you getting at? 1371 01:12:36,250 --> 01:12:37,708 I think he’s in love. 1372 01:12:37,791 --> 01:12:39,208 Oh, don't be so damn silly. 1373 01:12:39,291 --> 01:12:42,333 Anyway, we're playing Longdown next week. He can't just lie there in bed. 1374 01:12:42,416 --> 01:12:43,916 Over to you, Matron. 1375 01:12:44,000 --> 01:12:46,583 I think we'll have to give him a little longer. 1376 01:12:46,666 --> 01:12:47,791 And Matron. 1377 01:12:48,500 --> 01:12:51,708 Don't forget my advice. A good purge. 1378 01:12:51,791 --> 01:12:54,291 -Never fails. -You try it yourself. 1379 01:12:56,375 --> 01:12:58,250 Are you going to tell the old man about this? 1380 01:12:59,083 --> 01:13:01,833 No, I'm not. You can damn well tell him. 1381 01:13:02,375 --> 01:13:04,666 I don't know what's come over this place. 1382 01:13:04,750 --> 01:13:06,500 The head boy won't get out of bed. 1383 01:13:06,583 --> 01:13:08,833 Our games master won't be civil to anyone. 1384 01:13:08,916 --> 01:13:10,750 The French mistress won't stop crying. 1385 01:13:10,833 --> 01:13:12,541 And if matron's to be believed, 1386 01:13:12,625 --> 01:13:15,041 the headmaster's suddenly turned into a sex maniac. 1387 01:13:15,125 --> 01:13:18,208 [lighthearted music] 1388 01:13:39,583 --> 01:13:41,000 Oh Lord! 1389 01:13:45,291 --> 01:13:47,416 -Morning John. -Morning Bob. 1390 01:13:47,500 --> 01:13:50,208 I have to report that Master Edmonds still refuses to get up, 1391 01:13:50,291 --> 01:13:52,875 and that matron still can't find out what's the matter with him. 1392 01:13:52,958 --> 01:13:55,125 -Well, what does she think it is? -Love! 1393 01:13:55,208 --> 01:13:56,791 -Love? -Our French mistress. 1394 01:13:56,875 --> 01:13:59,833 It only needed that. His father's coming down here this morning. 1395 01:13:59,916 --> 01:14:03,125 Colonel Edmonds has called an emergency meeting of the governors for 12 noon. 1396 01:14:03,208 --> 01:14:05,208 -What's cooking? -Can't you guess? 1397 01:14:05,291 --> 01:14:07,666 Somebody's stirring the pot, eh? Well, what do we do? 1398 01:14:07,750 --> 01:14:09,416 Well, we can’t wait till Thursday now. 1399 01:14:09,500 --> 01:14:11,541 We’ve got to get her out of here at once before they arrive. 1400 01:14:11,625 --> 01:14:14,458 -We might get her on the 11:40. -We must. 1401 01:14:14,541 --> 01:14:17,125 See to it, Bob, will you, before school starts. 1402 01:14:17,208 --> 01:14:19,666 The governors have got to find the whole place working like clockwork. 1403 01:14:19,750 --> 01:14:21,125 Alright. Leave it to me. 1404 01:14:21,208 --> 01:14:25,250 [soft bright music] 1405 01:14:32,333 --> 01:14:33,458 -Thompson. -Sir? 1406 01:14:33,541 --> 01:14:35,708 See the car's at School House at eleven o'clock this morning, will you? 1407 01:14:35,791 --> 01:14:37,375 -To go to the station. -Yes, sir. Who's it for? 1408 01:14:37,458 --> 01:14:39,125 Mademoiselle Lafarge. She's leaving today. 1409 01:14:39,208 --> 01:14:40,208 Very good, sir. 1410 01:14:45,875 --> 01:14:47,125 Now, Vane. What was it? 1411 01:14:47,208 --> 01:14:49,375 Oh, key for the physics lab, please. 1412 01:14:52,541 --> 01:14:54,083 -Here you are. -Thank you. 1413 01:14:54,166 --> 01:14:57,916 [bright up-tempo music] 1414 01:14:58,750 --> 01:15:01,041 -I say, you fellows. She's going! -Who's going? 1415 01:15:01,125 --> 01:15:02,250 Mademoiselle Lafarge! 1416 01:15:02,333 --> 01:15:04,333 What the devil are you talking about, you smelly little tick? 1417 01:15:04,416 --> 01:15:06,541 Honestly! I heard Bow-wow ordering the car. 1418 01:15:06,625 --> 01:15:09,791 -They're throwing her out this morning. -[commotion] 1419 01:15:11,125 --> 01:15:13,291 You know the head better than I do, Colonel. 1420 01:15:13,375 --> 01:15:15,125 Has anything like this ever happened before? 1421 01:15:15,208 --> 01:15:16,416 Certainly not! 1422 01:15:16,500 --> 01:15:18,583 No member of the staff makes a fool of himself twice 1423 01:15:18,666 --> 01:15:21,708 while I'm chairman of the governors. It's bad for discipline. 1424 01:15:21,791 --> 01:15:24,583 Always found Crane to be a straightforward enough fellow but, 1425 01:15:24,666 --> 01:15:27,041 by heavens, if he’s let us down… 1426 01:15:30,208 --> 01:15:33,541 Well. if anyone's interested, Colonel Edmonds 1427 01:15:33,625 --> 01:15:35,750 has called an emergency meeting of the governors for midday. 1428 01:15:35,833 --> 01:15:37,708 -Ah. -[Mr. Martin] Surprised? 1429 01:15:38,291 --> 01:15:41,041 -Not exactly. -I didn't think you would be. 1430 01:15:41,125 --> 01:15:43,208 I wonder what this emergency could be? 1431 01:15:43,291 --> 01:15:46,958 I imagine it could be the position of Mademoiselle Lafarge. 1432 01:15:47,041 --> 01:15:48,541 She hasn't got one. 1433 01:15:49,083 --> 01:15:51,791 -What do you mean? -Not after eleven o'clock. She's leaving. 1434 01:15:51,875 --> 01:15:54,125 -[school bell ringing] -Enjoy yourself. 1435 01:16:02,208 --> 01:16:05,083 ["La Marseillaise" playing in the distance] 1436 01:16:13,833 --> 01:16:17,541 LONG LIVE MADELINE DOWN WITH THE HEAD! 1437 01:16:32,333 --> 01:16:33,333 Lost something? 1438 01:16:33,416 --> 01:16:35,708 Only 27 rather unattractive little boys. 1439 01:16:35,791 --> 01:16:38,083 My collection of stinkers hasn't shown up yet either. 1440 01:16:38,166 --> 01:16:40,208 -What goes on? -Well, they must be somewhere. 1441 01:16:40,291 --> 01:16:42,166 I suppose we must go and look for them. 1442 01:16:42,875 --> 01:16:45,708 Quite extraordinary. They were all here at breakfast time. 1443 01:16:47,250 --> 01:16:48,708 [Rev. Peake] One moment. 1444 01:16:51,250 --> 01:16:53,125 May I enquire what's happening? 1445 01:16:53,208 --> 01:16:55,250 I'm not at all sure that we can help you. 1446 01:16:55,333 --> 01:16:57,958 The school doesn't seem to be displaying its customary thirst 1447 01:16:58,041 --> 01:17:00,000 for knowledge this morning, for some reason or another. 1448 01:17:00,083 --> 01:17:03,333 Hmm. Unfortunate that the governors should happen to be-- 1449 01:17:03,416 --> 01:17:05,083 [metallic clanking] 1450 01:17:13,958 --> 01:17:15,583 [Rev. Peake] Come here, boy. 1451 01:17:24,416 --> 01:17:25,625 Why aren't you in class? 1452 01:17:26,500 --> 01:17:28,458 -There are no classes, sir. -What's that? 1453 01:17:29,375 --> 01:17:30,291 We're all out, sir. 1454 01:17:30,375 --> 01:17:32,041 -Out? -On strike, sir. 1455 01:17:33,000 --> 01:17:34,791 Oh, really? 1456 01:17:34,875 --> 01:17:36,750 And could you give us all some indication 1457 01:17:36,833 --> 01:17:40,291 as to when we may expect once more to be honored with your presence? 1458 01:17:40,375 --> 01:17:43,083 -Well, sir. Depends… -[Rev. Peake] On what? 1459 01:17:43,166 --> 01:17:45,208 -The shop stewards, sir. -Shop stewards? 1460 01:17:45,291 --> 01:17:47,458 Yes, sir. They're meeting in the gym now, sir. 1461 01:17:47,541 --> 01:17:49,083 Are they? 1462 01:17:49,166 --> 01:17:50,791 Well, we'll see about that! 1463 01:17:55,208 --> 01:17:59,083 Oh, you won't get in. It's behind locked doors. Sir. 1464 01:17:59,166 --> 01:18:02,625 [loud shouting] 1465 01:18:02,708 --> 01:18:06,166 Quiet, quiet, quiet! 1466 01:18:06,250 --> 01:18:08,416 Alright. All in favor? 1467 01:18:08,500 --> 01:18:11,125 [all exclaiming] 1468 01:18:11,208 --> 01:18:12,708 Anybody against? 1469 01:18:18,583 --> 01:18:19,583 Well? 1470 01:18:20,250 --> 01:18:22,833 Well, I'm not exactly against but, 1471 01:18:22,916 --> 01:18:24,958 don't you think we're being rather unconstitutional? 1472 01:18:25,041 --> 01:18:27,166 [all shouting] 1473 01:18:27,750 --> 01:18:30,166 Alright! Alright! 1474 01:18:30,666 --> 01:18:33,000 Carried unanimously. Good! 1475 01:18:33,083 --> 01:18:34,333 You all know what to do. 1476 01:18:34,416 --> 01:18:37,166 [in French] She shall not pass! 1477 01:18:37,250 --> 01:18:39,583 [cheering] 1478 01:18:39,666 --> 01:18:41,916 [melancholy music] 1479 01:19:09,083 --> 01:19:11,083 -Have you got everything? -Only these. 1480 01:19:11,791 --> 01:19:13,458 The rest is downstairs. 1481 01:19:13,541 --> 01:19:14,666 Goodbye, my dear. 1482 01:19:15,625 --> 01:19:17,166 I don't know what I'm going to do without you. 1483 01:19:17,250 --> 01:19:20,000 You have been so sweet to me. So kind. 1484 01:19:20,083 --> 01:19:22,666 -Such a good friend. -And you will write, won't you? 1485 01:19:22,750 --> 01:19:24,291 Oh, yes. Sure I will. 1486 01:19:25,250 --> 01:19:27,625 I'm being absolutely sloppy. [sniffs] 1487 01:19:28,125 --> 01:19:29,750 I'll take these down for you. 1488 01:19:29,833 --> 01:19:31,041 -Goodbye, my dear. -Goodbye. 1489 01:20:18,791 --> 01:20:20,000 Colin. 1490 01:20:22,958 --> 01:20:24,208 I'm going. 1491 01:20:24,875 --> 01:20:27,250 -Goodbye. -Goodbye, Madeleine. 1492 01:20:29,208 --> 01:20:32,333 Colin. Have you nothing else to say to me? 1493 01:20:33,125 --> 01:20:34,458 I don't think so. 1494 01:20:36,375 --> 01:20:39,291 You told me you loved me and since that day, 1495 01:20:39,375 --> 01:20:41,000 you have not spoken to me. 1496 01:20:41,500 --> 01:20:43,083 I know now why. 1497 01:20:43,666 --> 01:20:46,666 -But I don't understand you. -What is there to understand? 1498 01:20:47,291 --> 01:20:50,250 Why you are not man enough to stand up for your own feelings, 1499 01:20:50,333 --> 01:20:52,833 instead of saying, "Father is right." 1500 01:20:52,916 --> 01:20:55,875 -"His feelings must come first." -In this case, he is right. 1501 01:20:55,958 --> 01:20:59,375 Right? What right has he to want me for himself? 1502 01:21:00,083 --> 01:21:02,250 -What? -What right has he to say he loves me? 1503 01:21:02,333 --> 01:21:03,375 [scoffs] 1504 01:21:03,458 --> 01:21:06,000 You've got it all wrong. He means like a daughter. 1505 01:21:06,083 --> 01:21:07,541 Oh, yes. [chuckles] 1506 01:21:07,625 --> 01:21:09,958 I have heard that excuse from nasty old men before. 1507 01:21:10,041 --> 01:21:12,625 Look, I promise you, he loves you as a father. 1508 01:21:13,208 --> 01:21:15,583 And it's because he loves you as a father, 1509 01:21:15,666 --> 01:21:17,958 that I must love you, as a brother. 1510 01:21:18,875 --> 01:21:20,500 [chuckles] 1511 01:21:20,583 --> 01:21:22,708 -What is this madness? -Huh? 1512 01:21:22,791 --> 01:21:25,666 Because he loves me as a father, you must love me as a brother. 1513 01:21:25,750 --> 01:21:29,041 [scoffs] I suppose if he loves me as an Arab, 1514 01:21:29,125 --> 01:21:30,583 you must love me as a camel. 1515 01:21:30,666 --> 01:21:34,208 -[sighs] I can't explain. -Nobody can! 1516 01:21:34,291 --> 01:21:36,750 It's just impossible to understand you English! 1517 01:21:36,833 --> 01:21:39,541 Look, I just can't love you as a man should and remain here. 1518 01:21:40,416 --> 01:21:41,500 Where would you have to go? 1519 01:21:41,583 --> 01:21:43,250 I don't know. I think it’s Wormwood Scrubs. 1520 01:21:43,333 --> 01:21:48,375 [exhales] Is it very far? Please, Colin, could we not go there together? 1521 01:21:48,958 --> 01:21:51,500 It’s a prison. I have no intention of going there! 1522 01:21:52,166 --> 01:21:55,000 -[sighs] -[melancholy music] 1523 01:21:57,458 --> 01:21:59,541 I shall always love you, 1524 01:22:01,583 --> 01:22:02,583 mentally. 1525 01:22:04,333 --> 01:22:05,625 You make me very happy. 1526 01:22:07,000 --> 01:22:09,333 Goodbye. Brother. 1527 01:22:13,500 --> 01:22:14,750 [knocks on door] 1528 01:22:15,583 --> 01:22:16,583 Come in. 1529 01:22:19,083 --> 01:22:21,666 Oh, Matron. Has she gone? 1530 01:22:21,750 --> 01:22:23,333 She's leaving any moment now. 1531 01:22:23,416 --> 01:22:26,125 Oh, yes. Yes, I see. 1532 01:22:26,208 --> 01:22:27,875 Well, perhaps it's all for the best. Come in, sit down. 1533 01:22:31,791 --> 01:22:33,375 I'm not staying, Headmaster. 1534 01:22:33,458 --> 01:22:35,750 I just wanted to say I think you've treated that poor child shamefully. 1535 01:22:36,541 --> 01:22:37,625 How? 1536 01:22:38,166 --> 01:22:40,666 She's told me about, you know what. 1537 01:22:40,750 --> 01:22:43,250 -I don't know what. -About your, desires. 1538 01:22:43,333 --> 01:22:44,500 Matron! 1539 01:22:44,583 --> 01:22:46,666 You frightened that poor girl with your advances. 1540 01:22:47,333 --> 01:22:48,916 But, Matron, I made no advances. 1541 01:22:49,000 --> 01:22:51,375 Headmaster, please! Control yourself. 1542 01:22:52,375 --> 01:22:54,583 -Am I going off my head? -That may be it. 1543 01:22:54,666 --> 01:22:56,708 I know middle-aged men do go through a phase. 1544 01:22:56,791 --> 01:22:58,166 Matron, I can assure you-- 1545 01:22:58,250 --> 01:23:00,833 Stay where you are, please. I'm the only woman here now and I don't feel safe. 1546 01:23:00,916 --> 01:23:03,666 Don't talk rubbish! Of course you're safe. 1547 01:23:03,750 --> 01:23:04,958 You're absolutely safe. 1548 01:23:05,541 --> 01:23:06,916 Well, you needn’t be rude about it. 1549 01:23:07,000 --> 01:23:09,541 After all, if Mrs. Hodges has to complain about your behavior. 1550 01:23:09,625 --> 01:23:13,625 Are you suggesting that I made improper advances to Mrs. Hodges? 1551 01:23:13,708 --> 01:23:15,791 I'm sorry if I've come in at the wrong moment, 1552 01:23:15,875 --> 01:23:18,416 but the balloon appears to have gone up. The school's on strike. 1553 01:23:18,500 --> 01:23:21,000 -What on earth are you talking about? -Perhaps this gentleman can explain. 1554 01:23:21,083 --> 01:23:23,125 He says he's come to give you the bird. 1555 01:23:23,208 --> 01:23:25,916 So, you've come to give me the bird? 1556 01:23:26,000 --> 01:23:28,750 -Yes, sir. A robin, sir. -Let me have it. 1557 01:23:28,833 --> 01:23:30,916 A round robin to be exact. Shall I read it? 1558 01:23:31,000 --> 01:23:33,041 Yes, if our friend has no objection. 1559 01:23:33,125 --> 01:23:34,958 -Oh, no, sir. -Thank you. 1560 01:23:35,041 --> 01:23:37,416 Reading between the blots, it's from the Shop Stewards' Committee 1561 01:23:37,500 --> 01:23:41,000 for the Defense of Anglo-French Relations, Lower School Branch. 1562 01:23:41,083 --> 01:23:43,458 "Be it understood that if Mademoiselle Lafarge leaves the school, 1563 01:23:43,541 --> 01:23:46,750 we the undersigned will not, a) attend classes, b) attend games, 1564 01:23:46,833 --> 01:23:49,583 c) attend meals, d) attend chapel, or e) go to bed. 1565 01:23:49,666 --> 01:23:52,833 Furthermore, this establishment will be destroyed by fire. 1566 01:23:52,916 --> 01:23:54,750 Yours sincerely." 1567 01:23:57,583 --> 01:24:00,208 "Yours sincerely." It's a nice touch. 1568 01:24:00,958 --> 01:24:02,750 -Well, let me tell you, Mr.… -Vane, sir. 1569 01:24:02,833 --> 01:24:05,250 Mr. Vane, yes. Your committee is wasting its time. 1570 01:24:05,333 --> 01:24:08,208 -Mademoiselle Lafarge has already left. -Oh, but she hasn't, sir. 1571 01:24:08,791 --> 01:24:09,708 What? 1572 01:24:09,791 --> 01:24:12,000 Afraid not, Head. Come and look here. 1573 01:24:15,208 --> 01:24:18,458 ["La Marseillaise" playing] 1574 01:24:18,541 --> 01:24:21,250 This is absolutely outrageous! 1575 01:24:21,791 --> 01:24:23,375 -Who did it? -We did, sir. 1576 01:24:23,458 --> 01:24:24,541 You did. 1577 01:24:25,333 --> 01:24:26,833 Now you propose to burn down the school? 1578 01:24:26,916 --> 01:24:29,583 Yes, sir. They're building a fire in the gym now, sir. 1579 01:24:29,666 --> 01:24:32,708 Oh, the mattresses and the wooden benches will make an excellent blaze, eh? 1580 01:24:32,791 --> 01:24:34,250 Oh, yes, sir. 1581 01:24:34,333 --> 01:24:36,416 Maybe a tin of petrol from my garage? 1582 01:24:36,500 --> 01:24:38,291 They thought of that, sir. They took two tins. 1583 01:24:41,000 --> 01:24:43,041 Matron, Bob. 1584 01:24:43,791 --> 01:24:45,041 When I kill this boy, 1585 01:24:45,125 --> 01:24:47,000 you are witnesses to the fact, 1586 01:24:47,083 --> 01:24:50,000 that I was provoked beyond endurance. Get out! 1587 01:24:52,041 --> 01:24:53,250 -Missed him! -[knocks on door] 1588 01:24:53,333 --> 01:24:54,416 [barks] Come in! 1589 01:24:54,500 --> 01:24:57,083 Morning Crane, Martin, Matron. 1590 01:24:57,166 --> 01:24:59,375 -Now, what's all this nonsense about? -Which, Colonel? 1591 01:24:59,458 --> 01:25:01,041 What's all this about my boy? 1592 01:25:01,125 --> 01:25:03,458 -Is he up yet? -I'm afraid not, Colonel. 1593 01:25:03,541 --> 01:25:05,541 -Why not? -Matron fears that he may be sickening-- 1594 01:25:05,625 --> 01:25:07,333 Oh, balderdash! 1595 01:25:07,416 --> 01:25:08,333 Flog him! 1596 01:25:08,416 --> 01:25:11,083 Well, it's hardly a case for corporal punishment. There are complications. 1597 01:25:11,166 --> 01:25:13,625 -What do you mean, his lungs? -No, no. His heart. 1598 01:25:13,708 --> 01:25:16,375 Heart? Never had a heart in the family! 1599 01:25:16,458 --> 01:25:18,291 Boy's dodging the column. 1600 01:25:18,375 --> 01:25:19,291 Tip the bed over! 1601 01:25:19,375 --> 01:25:21,041 I mean, he's in love. 1602 01:25:21,125 --> 01:25:22,458 Love? Poppycock! 1603 01:25:22,541 --> 01:25:24,583 But you must remember that he's nearly 18. 1604 01:25:24,666 --> 01:25:26,291 It calls for a certain amount of tact. 1605 01:25:26,375 --> 01:25:28,208 Tact? I’ve got plenty of tact. 1606 01:25:28,291 --> 01:25:30,625 Do you imagine I'm going to throw a hand grenade under the bed? 1607 01:25:30,708 --> 01:25:32,208 Who is the woman? You, Matron? 1608 01:25:33,083 --> 01:25:34,166 Colonel Edmonds! 1609 01:25:34,250 --> 01:25:35,250 No, no. 1610 01:25:35,333 --> 01:25:36,875 As a matter of fact, it actually started 1611 01:25:36,958 --> 01:25:38,458 when I was obliged to take a mistress. 1612 01:25:38,541 --> 01:25:39,458 A mistress? 1613 01:25:40,541 --> 01:25:41,708 A French mistress. 1614 01:25:42,541 --> 01:25:44,583 Alright, Crane. I'm not narrow-­minded. 1615 01:25:45,625 --> 01:25:46,875 She teaches the boys. 1616 01:25:47,458 --> 01:25:49,125 -What? -French. 1617 01:25:49,208 --> 01:25:51,416 A woman? On the staff? 1618 01:25:51,500 --> 01:25:52,791 Precisely. 1619 01:25:53,375 --> 01:25:55,041 Then why on earth wasn't I consulted? 1620 01:25:55,125 --> 01:25:57,333 But you… you were away. It was just an experiment. 1621 01:25:57,416 --> 01:25:59,416 You must be out of your mind. 1622 01:25:59,500 --> 01:26:03,708 Intro­ducing a demimondaine into an English public school! 1623 01:26:03,791 --> 01:26:06,875 Why not a few models from Montparnasse for the drawing class? 1624 01:26:06,958 --> 01:26:08,541 That'd keep all the boys in bed! 1625 01:26:08,625 --> 01:26:10,833 Yes, but she's highly respectable, Colonel. 1626 01:26:10,916 --> 01:26:12,958 It's easy to see she's pulled the crepe de chine over your eyes. 1627 01:26:13,041 --> 01:26:15,125 You've been buried here too long, Crane! 1628 01:26:15,208 --> 01:26:16,750 Better leave this to me. I'm a man of the world. 1629 01:26:16,833 --> 01:26:19,083 The sight of one of my checks will soon send madame packing. 1630 01:26:19,166 --> 01:26:21,083 She's not that type at all. 1631 01:26:21,166 --> 01:26:22,416 Nonsense. I know the type. 1632 01:26:22,500 --> 01:26:23,333 I never trusted the French since 1633 01:26:23,416 --> 01:26:25,833 they failed to relieve my left flank at Cambrai. 1634 01:26:25,916 --> 01:26:28,125 Right, let's get on with it. March her in. 1635 01:26:28,208 --> 01:26:30,666 Matron, would you please tell Mademoiselle, 1636 01:26:30,750 --> 01:26:32,750 that the chairman wishes to see her? 1637 01:26:32,833 --> 01:26:33,791 Very well. 1638 01:26:35,875 --> 01:26:37,875 Well, Martin. What's your opinion? 1639 01:26:37,958 --> 01:26:39,583 -Charming. -What? 1640 01:26:39,666 --> 01:26:41,208 Absolutely adorable. 1641 01:26:41,291 --> 01:26:43,166 Hmm. Might have known. 1642 01:26:44,458 --> 01:26:45,875 Of course, I shouldn't have asked you, Martin. 1643 01:26:45,958 --> 01:26:48,250 You always were a damn rascal. 1644 01:26:48,333 --> 01:26:50,166 You may be in for a bit of a shock, Colonel. 1645 01:26:50,250 --> 01:26:51,458 Me, shocked? 1646 01:26:51,541 --> 01:26:53,458 You can't teach me anything about women! 1647 01:26:53,541 --> 01:26:56,666 You've never been a subaltern up in the hill station during the rains. 1648 01:26:56,750 --> 01:26:58,375 Of course, she's twisted all of you round her little finger. 1649 01:26:59,166 --> 01:27:00,083 Colonel, 1650 01:27:00,625 --> 01:27:03,541 Mademoiselle Lafarge is not a femme fatale. 1651 01:27:03,625 --> 01:27:06,000 Well then what's she done to my boy? 1652 01:27:06,083 --> 01:27:07,541 Of course she's heard I've got money. 1653 01:27:07,625 --> 01:27:09,625 Hoping to feather her nest. Some hope! 1654 01:27:09,708 --> 01:27:11,666 Has it occurred to you, Colonel, 1655 01:27:11,750 --> 01:27:15,375 that your son may have become infatuated without any encouragement? 1656 01:27:15,458 --> 01:27:16,708 Listen, Martin. 1657 01:27:16,791 --> 01:27:18,125 Your mouth doesn't water for a peach, 1658 01:27:18,208 --> 01:27:20,083 unless the fruit is displayed in an attractive manner. 1659 01:27:20,166 --> 01:27:21,291 She's brazen! 1660 01:27:21,375 --> 01:27:23,250 Flaunted herself in front of an impressionable lad. 1661 01:27:23,333 --> 01:27:25,541 And it's you, Crane, who must be held responsible. 1662 01:27:25,625 --> 01:27:28,625 It's you who introduced this… this wanton into the school, 1663 01:27:28,708 --> 01:27:30,625 and the governors'll want to know why! 1664 01:27:30,708 --> 01:27:32,958 I will willingly resign now. 1665 01:27:33,041 --> 01:27:34,166 Well, you can't. Not till after our meeting. 1666 01:27:34,250 --> 01:27:35,500 -But first I'm going to deal -[door opens] 1667 01:27:35,583 --> 01:27:36,833 with this madame Pompadour, 1668 01:27:36,916 --> 01:27:39,083 and make sure she stops pestering my boy. 1669 01:27:39,166 --> 01:27:40,666 [clears throat] Colonel. 1670 01:27:40,750 --> 01:27:44,083 -This is Mademoiselle Lafarge. -Ah! Now listen to me-- 1671 01:27:44,166 --> 01:27:46,416 [bright music] 1672 01:27:48,625 --> 01:27:49,583 Ah. 1673 01:27:50,583 --> 01:27:51,541 My dear. 1674 01:27:52,458 --> 01:27:53,541 You wanted me, Colonel? 1675 01:27:54,625 --> 01:27:56,000 Why, yes. 1676 01:27:56,916 --> 01:27:58,708 I just wanted to say… 1677 01:28:00,625 --> 01:28:02,833 I do hope my boy hasn't been pestering you? 1678 01:28:02,916 --> 01:28:04,666 Oh, no. He's charming. 1679 01:28:05,458 --> 01:28:07,083 -You are his father. -Yes. 1680 01:28:07,166 --> 01:28:09,291 -I can see it now. -You can? 1681 01:28:09,375 --> 01:28:11,791 -And of course, you're French, aren't you? -Yes, Monsieur. 1682 01:28:11,875 --> 01:28:13,583 Thought so. 1683 01:28:13,666 --> 01:28:16,791 Now tell me, what has this young devil of mine been up to, eh? 1684 01:28:16,875 --> 01:28:20,250 Nothing. Except he was anxious for me to give him extra lessons. 1685 01:28:20,333 --> 01:28:21,625 I bet he was. 1686 01:28:21,708 --> 01:28:23,958 He said he will go into your business in Paris. 1687 01:28:24,041 --> 01:28:26,500 Business? Soldiering's my business. 1688 01:28:26,583 --> 01:28:28,875 I've often been to Paris but not on business. 1689 01:28:28,958 --> 01:28:30,500 [chuckling] 1690 01:28:31,083 --> 01:28:32,041 [clears throat] 1691 01:28:32,125 --> 01:28:33,833 Yes, well, now, Now tell me, um, 1692 01:28:33,916 --> 01:28:35,833 I… I… I suppose he wanted to, er… 1693 01:28:36,416 --> 01:28:38,125 I mean, did he try to, er… 1694 01:28:38,208 --> 01:28:39,375 Really, Colonel! 1695 01:28:40,875 --> 01:28:42,333 Young blackguard! 1696 01:28:42,416 --> 01:28:44,375 I expect the colonel was just the same at his age. 1697 01:28:44,458 --> 01:28:47,416 At his age, the only female to interest me was a bay mare. 1698 01:28:47,500 --> 01:28:49,000 Hunted her twice a week. 1699 01:28:49,083 --> 01:28:51,833 Only girl I knew was an oversized cousin. 1700 01:28:51,916 --> 01:28:54,416 Oh dear, poor thing broke her leg. Had to shoot her. 1701 01:28:54,500 --> 01:28:55,791 Shoot her? 1702 01:28:55,875 --> 01:28:58,166 [Mr. Martin] I think the colonel means his mare. 1703 01:28:58,250 --> 01:29:01,791 Oh. Oh, yes! Good! Huh. Sense of humor. 1704 01:29:02,291 --> 01:29:04,083 Right. Now, orders for the day. 1705 01:29:04,166 --> 01:29:06,750 Now the first thing is to get that damn malingerer on his feet. 1706 01:29:06,833 --> 01:29:08,375 He's going to apologize to you, my dear. 1707 01:29:08,458 --> 01:29:10,583 -Head, Matron. -Colonel. 1708 01:29:10,666 --> 01:29:12,083 Before you leave this room, I think you ought to know that 1709 01:29:12,166 --> 01:29:15,083 the whole school is, on strike. 1710 01:29:15,166 --> 01:29:18,000 Strike? Mutiny, eh? 1711 01:29:18,083 --> 01:29:20,125 Well, lucky you've got a soldier on the spot. 1712 01:29:20,208 --> 01:29:22,125 Well, er, let's court-martial the ringleader first, 1713 01:29:22,208 --> 01:29:23,833 and deal with the rank and file later. 1714 01:29:24,416 --> 01:29:25,750 Alright, fall in. Follow me. 1715 01:29:25,833 --> 01:29:28,833 [upbeat marching music] 1716 01:29:30,625 --> 01:29:31,708 Bob. 1717 01:29:32,708 --> 01:29:35,708 They're ominously quiet. Find out what the boys are doing and break it up. 1718 01:29:35,791 --> 01:29:37,125 Mm. 1719 01:29:44,333 --> 01:29:47,583 Didn't the colonel call this meeting for midday? 1720 01:29:47,666 --> 01:29:50,041 He's on a tour of inspection now. 1721 01:29:50,833 --> 01:29:52,916 Shouldn't take him long to size up the situation. 1722 01:29:54,291 --> 01:29:56,208 I wish he'd left us out of this. 1723 01:29:56,291 --> 01:29:58,833 In the end, he will anyway, whether we're here or not. 1724 01:30:02,000 --> 01:30:04,625 Colonel. You will remember, won't you, that the boy-- 1725 01:30:04,708 --> 01:30:05,833 I know! I know! 1726 01:30:05,916 --> 01:30:08,375 Tact! Come along, Matron. 1727 01:30:12,500 --> 01:30:14,625 [colonel] What the devil d'you think you're doing? 1728 01:30:15,583 --> 01:30:19,125 Get out of bed! Disgracing yourself! Disgracing the family! 1729 01:30:19,208 --> 01:30:22,250 -And insulting a charming lady! -Father, I still feel awful. 1730 01:30:22,333 --> 01:30:23,458 But there's nothing wrong with you! 1731 01:30:23,541 --> 01:30:25,333 Now jump to it! Come along. Marching orders! 1732 01:30:26,083 --> 01:30:28,291 Dressing gown! Slippers! 1733 01:30:28,375 --> 01:30:31,000 Right! Quick, march! 1734 01:30:31,083 --> 01:30:33,083 [upbeat marching music] 1735 01:30:34,333 --> 01:30:35,458 Come along! 1736 01:30:35,958 --> 01:30:39,583 Defaulter reporting to apologize. Come on, man! Spit it out! 1737 01:30:40,333 --> 01:30:43,500 But Colonel, he has nothing to apologize for. 1738 01:30:44,125 --> 01:30:46,000 How do you feel now, Edmonds? 1739 01:30:46,083 --> 01:30:48,625 -Terrible. -Bunkum! Get on with it! 1740 01:30:50,791 --> 01:30:53,625 I'm sorry if… if I annoyed you by my… 1741 01:30:54,666 --> 01:30:56,416 -unwanted-- -Attention! 1742 01:30:57,041 --> 01:31:00,416 But, he really is ill. Look at all these spots! 1743 01:31:00,500 --> 01:31:02,916 Spots? Where? 1744 01:31:04,416 --> 01:31:05,416 Oh! 1745 01:31:05,958 --> 01:31:07,958 Good heavens! It's chicken pox! 1746 01:31:09,083 --> 01:31:11,541 -He's got a high fever! -There's nothing wrong with me. 1747 01:31:11,625 --> 01:31:13,625 [bright uplifting music] 1748 01:31:14,625 --> 01:31:16,583 Sorry to keep you waiting. 1749 01:31:16,666 --> 01:31:19,208 Had to make a racket myself. Alright, Peake. 1750 01:31:20,041 --> 01:31:22,333 Should you require me, Colonel, I shall be in my-- 1751 01:31:22,416 --> 01:31:24,208 Yes, yes, we know where to get you. 1752 01:31:28,541 --> 01:31:29,583 Now then. 1753 01:31:31,541 --> 01:31:34,541 [tense contemplative music] 1754 01:31:45,541 --> 01:31:49,125 [humming "La Marseillaise"] 1755 01:32:04,375 --> 01:32:06,250 [shouting] 1756 01:32:06,333 --> 01:32:09,250 [loud shouting, booing] 1757 01:32:10,708 --> 01:32:13,583 Quiet! Quiet, all of you! 1758 01:32:14,958 --> 01:32:17,583 Now, you young blighters, where do you think you're off to? 1759 01:32:17,666 --> 01:32:19,666 Deputation to the governors, sir. 1760 01:32:19,750 --> 01:32:21,583 Well, you're not going any further. 1761 01:32:21,666 --> 01:32:24,083 -[shouting] -Make way, Bow-wow! 1762 01:32:24,166 --> 01:32:25,208 [shouting] 1763 01:32:25,291 --> 01:32:28,375 People who bark at Bow-wows, Wigram, are liable to get bitten. 1764 01:32:28,458 --> 01:32:30,083 Bend over! 1765 01:32:30,625 --> 01:32:32,083 A little room, please, gentlemen. 1766 01:32:32,166 --> 01:32:33,458 I die for France! 1767 01:32:33,541 --> 01:32:35,541 [shouting, booing] 1768 01:32:38,166 --> 01:32:41,208 Now. I need hardly remind you, gentlemen, 1769 01:32:41,291 --> 01:32:45,250 this is a public school. Your parents aren't likely to sue us for assault. 1770 01:32:45,333 --> 01:32:46,833 Are there any more customers? 1771 01:32:46,916 --> 01:32:48,541 [shouting] 1772 01:32:52,583 --> 01:32:56,583 Well, I wanted to see her and size her up before making any recommendations. 1773 01:32:56,666 --> 01:32:59,250 Now, I have no hesitation in confirming the appointment. 1774 01:32:59,791 --> 01:33:02,250 -Anyone anything to say? -[boys shouting outside] 1775 01:33:02,333 --> 01:33:05,708 Well, Colonel, I… after all… it's a… it’s a woman. 1776 01:33:05,791 --> 01:33:07,458 Well, exactly. We've got 'em in Parliament, 1777 01:33:07,541 --> 01:33:09,041 got 'em in medicine, got 'em in the law courts. 1778 01:33:09,125 --> 01:33:10,333 Why not here? 1779 01:33:10,416 --> 01:33:13,083 No use being stick in the mud, you know, you've got to move with the times. 1780 01:33:13,166 --> 01:33:15,666 She's lively, intelligent, and healthy. 1781 01:33:15,750 --> 01:33:18,250 Be a great asset. I think Crane's to be congratulated. 1782 01:33:18,333 --> 01:33:22,166 Yes, but Peake tells us that the present uproar was entirely due to her. 1783 01:33:22,250 --> 01:33:26,166 Och. It's just youthful high spirits. They feel there's been an injustice. 1784 01:33:26,250 --> 01:33:28,416 And thank heavens there still are young Britons who'll stand up 1785 01:33:28,500 --> 01:33:30,291 for what they believe to be right. 1786 01:33:30,375 --> 01:33:32,083 Wouldn't surprise me if this fellow Peake 1787 01:33:32,166 --> 01:33:33,625 hadn't helped stir up some of it himself. 1788 01:33:33,708 --> 01:33:36,583 I never did trust him. He's got a sly look. 1789 01:33:36,666 --> 01:33:39,958 And that pussycat of a sister riding round on her broom handle. 1790 01:33:40,041 --> 01:33:42,958 Well, what do you say? We can't sit around here all day, you know. 1791 01:33:43,041 --> 01:33:44,916 Well, whatever you say, I suppose, Colonel. 1792 01:33:45,000 --> 01:33:46,583 Oh, I… I entirely agree. 1793 01:33:46,666 --> 01:33:47,958 Right! Carried unanimously! 1794 01:33:48,750 --> 01:33:50,125 The appointment stands. 1795 01:33:53,250 --> 01:33:56,500 I want to tell you how grateful I am for the wonderful way you handled the colonel. 1796 01:33:56,583 --> 01:33:58,416 -Ha, but I did nothing. -Oh, yes, you did. 1797 01:33:58,500 --> 01:33:59,625 You saved the day for me. 1798 01:33:59,708 --> 01:34:03,333 Then, perhaps the colonel will let me stay now? 1799 01:34:03,416 --> 01:34:05,625 Well, that’s quite a different matter. 1800 01:34:05,708 --> 01:34:08,541 I shall have to explain to the colonel why, that's impossible. 1801 01:34:08,625 --> 01:34:10,416 But you don't explain to me! 1802 01:34:11,000 --> 01:34:13,791 Yes. I suppose I should, shouldn't I? 1803 01:34:14,375 --> 01:34:15,750 Come along, then. 1804 01:34:15,833 --> 01:34:19,416 [tense dramatic music] 1805 01:34:29,916 --> 01:34:32,166 [headmaster] It's something I should have told you the other day. 1806 01:34:32,250 --> 01:34:34,875 I had half a mind to, and then, thought better of it. 1807 01:34:34,958 --> 01:34:36,916 So, it was true! 1808 01:34:37,416 --> 01:34:39,333 At least you might have taken her to the potting shed! 1809 01:34:39,416 --> 01:34:42,875 Colin, be quiet, and sit down. 1810 01:34:43,375 --> 01:34:46,083 No, no. Over there. 1811 01:34:48,125 --> 01:34:51,000 I was just trying to explain to Mademoiselle Lafarge 1812 01:34:51,083 --> 01:34:54,750 that the only obstacle to marriage between the two of you, is her age. 1813 01:34:54,833 --> 01:34:58,083 -Because I am older than him? -Oh, no, my dear. 1814 01:34:58,166 --> 01:34:59,791 Not because you're older. 1815 01:34:59,875 --> 01:35:02,416 It's because you… you're the age you are. 1816 01:35:02,500 --> 01:35:05,208 But what is this age that prevents people from being in love? 1817 01:35:05,291 --> 01:35:06,958 In this case, 24. 1818 01:35:07,041 --> 01:35:08,458 If only you were 25, 1819 01:35:08,541 --> 01:35:10,250 or 23. 1820 01:35:11,916 --> 01:35:14,916 -And how is 22? -Oh, what's the use! 1821 01:35:16,708 --> 01:35:19,250 If I was to tell you, I am only 22, 1822 01:35:19,333 --> 01:35:21,750 then it makes everything alright? 1823 01:35:21,833 --> 01:35:23,416 It would be wonderful. 1824 01:35:23,500 --> 01:35:24,333 [chuckles softly] 1825 01:35:24,416 --> 01:35:26,416 Then, I am 22. 1826 01:35:26,500 --> 01:35:28,500 But you're 24. You told me so yourself. 1827 01:35:28,583 --> 01:35:31,250 Oh, I am 22. I, told a lie. 1828 01:35:31,333 --> 01:35:34,833 When I first arrived, you made me feel I was too young for the job, 1829 01:35:35,583 --> 01:35:38,500 so when you suddenly come and ask me, 1830 01:35:38,583 --> 01:35:40,791 I am afraid and… 1831 01:35:42,208 --> 01:35:44,125 [bright dramatic music] 1832 01:35:44,208 --> 01:35:45,500 Madeleine, darling! 1833 01:35:45,583 --> 01:35:47,375 Wait a minute! I must have proof. 1834 01:35:47,958 --> 01:35:50,208 Oh. My passport, Monsieur. 1835 01:35:54,708 --> 01:35:55,833 It's true. 1836 01:35:57,416 --> 01:35:58,958 -It's true! -True! 1837 01:36:01,041 --> 01:36:02,083 Darling. 1838 01:36:05,791 --> 01:36:10,041 Well, it seems that I'm getting you as a daughter after all. 1839 01:36:10,125 --> 01:36:13,208 -[cheering in distance] -[bell ringing] 1840 01:36:13,291 --> 01:36:15,750 Listen. The alarm bell. 1841 01:36:15,833 --> 01:36:17,958 -[explosions] -What on earth has happened now? 1842 01:36:18,041 --> 01:36:19,500 Colin, quickly! 1843 01:36:32,250 --> 01:36:35,833 -Bob! What is it? -They've set fire to the gym! 1844 01:36:35,916 --> 01:36:39,000 [boys humming "La Marseillaise "loudly] 1845 01:36:43,625 --> 01:36:47,250 LONG LIVE THE AGREEMENT 1846 01:36:47,333 --> 01:36:49,333 [bright romantic music] 1847 01:36:51,666 --> 01:36:55,041 -But Colin, you must go. -It's nothing. 1848 01:36:55,125 --> 01:36:56,791 It's only the school burning down. 1849 01:37:02,583 --> 01:37:06,583 ["Madeleine" playing]