1 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:39,020 All right, let's see. Soup, biscuits, milk, cheese, apples, and canned 2 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:40,740 Oh, Mother, how do I look? 3 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:42,680 Why? Aren't you feeling well? 4 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:46,880 Oh, no. I mean, how do I look for Gus? He's sick. You're taking him food. 5 00:01:46,880 --> 00:01:47,880 not going out dancing. 6 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:49,760 Well, I didn't expect you to understand. 7 00:01:50,080 --> 00:01:51,080 You look lovely. 8 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:52,120 Want an honest answer? 9 00:01:52,220 --> 00:01:53,580 Yes, that's why I asked Mother. 10 00:01:53,820 --> 00:01:55,180 Where's Cecily? Cecily! 11 00:01:56,280 --> 00:01:57,860 Well, Janet, how do I look? 12 00:01:58,100 --> 00:02:00,700 Oh, you look lovely, too. Thank you. 13 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:02,160 Where are your older stepfather? 14 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:04,160 Well, John Hodgson arrives today. 15 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:06,580 Our nation's next prime minister. 16 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:08,000 That's right. 17 00:02:08,039 --> 00:02:10,199 I'd cast my vote for him if I had one. 18 00:02:10,479 --> 00:02:14,220 Oh, he'll carry this area with no problem. Everyone knows he built the 19 00:02:14,220 --> 00:02:15,280 across the Oldsbury River. 20 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:20,240 Oh, remind Mr. Tremaine to send a man down to the flag stop to pick up Mr. 21 00:02:20,380 --> 00:02:21,319 Hodgson's luggage. 22 00:02:21,320 --> 00:02:22,320 Aren't you meeting him? 23 00:02:22,500 --> 00:02:23,500 I am. 24 00:02:23,540 --> 00:02:25,640 Why don't you just put the luggage in the back of the wagon? 25 00:02:26,220 --> 00:02:30,640 He's here to stay at the best hotel on the island. He deserves a proper 26 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:35,440 Unless you don't want the future prime minister to speak well of the White 27 00:02:35,440 --> 00:02:36,440 Sands. 28 00:02:36,660 --> 00:02:39,260 You know, Father, you have a real feel for the hospitality business. 29 00:02:39,540 --> 00:02:41,860 If you ever get bored of farming, I could put in a good word for you. 30 00:02:43,300 --> 00:02:44,460 Goodbye, Felix. 31 00:02:45,500 --> 00:02:46,500 Bye. 32 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,800 Master Felix, today you are to be our head waiter. 33 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:51,500 Thank you, sir. 34 00:02:52,060 --> 00:02:53,260 I take it you're pleased with my work? 35 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:55,840 That and the fact that Gus Pike is a nasty head cold. 36 00:02:56,200 --> 00:02:59,600 Oh. In fact, we are badly understaffed. You'll have to continue your regular 37 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:00,600 duties as well. 38 00:03:00,940 --> 00:03:01,940 Two jobs? 39 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:04,140 Three. I also need you to train the new waiter. 40 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:07,380 What new waiter? 41 00:03:14,340 --> 00:03:15,340 Felix King. 42 00:03:15,420 --> 00:03:17,420 Albert Wertz. Good to see you again. 43 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:19,960 What is that? 44 00:03:20,260 --> 00:03:21,260 A safe. 45 00:03:22,430 --> 00:03:23,430 What a thought. 46 00:03:23,910 --> 00:03:25,890 Change into this and go to the dining room. 47 00:03:26,710 --> 00:03:28,330 Felix will join you presently. 48 00:03:35,450 --> 00:03:36,550 Hope I don't regret this. 49 00:03:36,890 --> 00:03:40,170 But with four stars sick, I thought I'd give the lad a chance. He's been after 50 00:03:40,170 --> 00:03:41,250 me to work here for some time. 51 00:03:41,850 --> 00:03:44,790 He loves the hotel business too, huh? That, and he needs the money. 52 00:03:45,940 --> 00:03:49,620 Champagne glasses, wine glasses, water glasses, cordial glasses. Slim ones are 53 00:03:49,620 --> 00:03:52,200 for porch, fat ones are for brandy, and these are... For beer. 54 00:03:53,160 --> 00:03:54,620 Finally, something I recognize. 55 00:03:56,540 --> 00:03:57,540 Knives are easy. 56 00:03:58,740 --> 00:04:02,140 Dinner knife, butter knife, salad knife, fish knife, and meat knife. 57 00:04:03,020 --> 00:04:04,200 Five knives to eat with? 58 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:06,680 Oh, and there are forks. 59 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:13,640 Fish forks, dessert forks, dinner forks, salad forks, and oyster forks. 60 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,200 Oyster forks? 61 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:22,400 Gee, back home we just sort of... There are a lot of rich 62 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:23,400 folks here, eh? 63 00:04:23,700 --> 00:04:25,300 Yeah, most of them are picky. 64 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:27,620 I'll show you how to set a table. 65 00:04:29,100 --> 00:04:30,100 Whoa! 66 00:04:32,300 --> 00:04:34,720 And how is Master Albert doing? 67 00:04:36,180 --> 00:04:37,180 Finding good, sir. 68 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:39,040 Finding good. 69 00:04:39,860 --> 00:04:42,340 Dinner knife? 70 00:04:42,700 --> 00:04:43,700 Meat knife? 71 00:04:44,220 --> 00:04:45,220 Fish knife? 72 00:04:45,310 --> 00:04:52,110 salad knife, and butter knife, and fish fork, dessert fork, dinner fork, salad 73 00:04:52,110 --> 00:04:53,270 fork, and oyster fork. 74 00:04:53,710 --> 00:04:54,710 Very good. 75 00:04:55,290 --> 00:04:58,570 Gentlemen, I would like to remind you that everything must be perfect for Mr. 76 00:04:58,710 --> 00:04:59,710 John Hodgson's arrival. 77 00:05:00,070 --> 00:05:03,710 I almost forgot. Mr. Tremaine, my father asked me to remind you to send a man 78 00:05:03,710 --> 00:05:04,890 over for Mr. Hodgson's luggage. 79 00:05:05,270 --> 00:05:09,310 Oh, uh, Master Felix, pick up Mr. Hodgson's luggage. 80 00:05:12,130 --> 00:05:13,130 Yes, sir. 81 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:15,740 It's always a pleasure to come back here. 82 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:17,700 What a beautiful island. 83 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:19,980 You're lucky to call it home. 84 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,920 My second cousin lives in Hillsdale, you know. 85 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:24,440 Mr. Hodgson! 86 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:26,480 Mr. 87 00:05:26,940 --> 00:05:27,940 Hodgson, Alec King. 88 00:05:28,540 --> 00:05:29,540 Alec King. 89 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,160 Very good to see you. 90 00:05:31,660 --> 00:05:32,920 I'm sorry I'm late. 91 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:36,620 Oh, you're on time. The train was early. Something's working in this country 92 00:05:36,620 --> 00:05:37,620 after all. 93 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:38,800 Indeed. 94 00:05:39,100 --> 00:05:41,140 Oh, I'd like you to meet my son, Felix. 95 00:05:41,360 --> 00:05:43,340 He works at the White Sands where you'll be staying. 96 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:46,280 Oh, there's two good points in your favor. I've heard wonderful things about 97 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:47,760 White Sands and about your father. 98 00:05:48,300 --> 00:05:49,760 Thank you, sir. I'll get your luggage. 99 00:05:50,380 --> 00:05:54,020 Now, let me tell you what we've got arranged, Mr. Hodgson. Call me John, 100 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:57,740 you? I can't tell you how pleased I am that you agreed to help organize this 101 00:05:57,740 --> 00:05:58,740 of my campaign. 102 00:05:59,020 --> 00:06:00,280 Oh, it's been my pleasure. 103 00:06:00,860 --> 00:06:01,859 Father, wait! 104 00:06:01,860 --> 00:06:05,340 Don't leave me behind. How will I do such a thing with my daughter Adeline? 105 00:06:05,620 --> 00:06:06,980 Hello. Tell me, Alec. 106 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:10,220 A paternal aide from Renville contacted you. Oh, yes. 107 00:06:10,540 --> 00:06:15,860 And the delegation of fishermen meet with you at three, the mayor at four o 108 00:06:15,860 --> 00:06:19,800 'clock, and, um... Well, the retail merchants wanted to know if they could 109 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:21,100 with you. Oh, of course they can. 110 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:25,240 Now, don't worry. There's lots of time for you to get settled in here before 111 00:06:25,240 --> 00:06:26,240 your first meeting. 112 00:06:29,240 --> 00:06:33,880 Mr. Hodgson, as proprietor of the White Sands, I welcome you to our... 113 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:40,120 I'm sorry. 114 00:06:40,580 --> 00:06:47,400 I welcome you to our... Though Mr. 115 00:06:47,500 --> 00:06:51,740 Houghton was once our Minister of Health, surely it's not the slightest 116 00:06:51,740 --> 00:06:54,240 in your particular germs, Simon Tremaine. 117 00:06:55,260 --> 00:07:00,280 Hetty King, how do you do, and welcome to the White Sands. 118 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:03,240 And is this your charming wife, Alec? 119 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:04,860 No, no, it's my sister. 120 00:07:05,550 --> 00:07:11,150 And, more importantly, part owner of this establishment. So, if you have any 121 00:07:11,150 --> 00:07:15,450 needs or wishes, Mr. Hodgson, please don't fail to advise me. 122 00:07:15,830 --> 00:07:17,710 Well, come now. 123 00:07:18,330 --> 00:07:20,190 Your room is this way. 124 00:07:26,420 --> 00:07:27,420 In 1820. 125 00:07:27,560 --> 00:07:33,540 1820. As soon as the luggage is up, Felix, fetch Mr. Hodgson a cold drink, 126 00:07:33,540 --> 00:07:36,600 you? Or a nice cup of tea. 127 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:38,020 Tea will be fine. 128 00:07:38,280 --> 00:07:40,120 And the newspapers, and check for messages. 129 00:07:40,380 --> 00:07:41,339 Oh, of course. 130 00:07:41,340 --> 00:07:43,060 Felix, here we are. 131 00:07:47,860 --> 00:07:48,860 Where's my room? 132 00:07:49,280 --> 00:07:50,380 Oh, gracious. 133 00:07:51,140 --> 00:07:52,540 Who might this be? 134 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:54,880 It's my daughter, Adeline. She will need a room. 135 00:07:55,530 --> 00:07:56,750 Do you have something across the hall? 136 00:08:00,050 --> 00:08:01,370 We didn't know she was coming. 137 00:08:02,350 --> 00:08:04,510 Make sure that that room is vacated. 138 00:08:04,970 --> 00:08:07,130 But... Miss Milling's back. No. 139 00:08:07,770 --> 00:08:09,550 Don't be sad. Come on. 140 00:08:11,230 --> 00:08:13,890 Well, Charles, I think it must be about my sanity. 141 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:19,930 Mrs. Milling, are you all right? 142 00:08:20,670 --> 00:08:22,170 Has someone disturbed your room? 143 00:08:22,650 --> 00:08:23,650 No. 144 00:08:24,590 --> 00:08:26,250 I was just tidying up. 145 00:08:27,030 --> 00:08:28,030 Oh. 146 00:08:28,390 --> 00:08:33,190 Well, I'm terribly sorry. There's been a big mix -up, and I was wondering if I 147 00:08:33,190 --> 00:08:34,830 could move you up to the next floor. 148 00:08:35,530 --> 00:08:38,010 I just got everything organized. 149 00:08:38,870 --> 00:08:41,990 Well, we'll pack and unpack and tidy up everything. 150 00:08:43,150 --> 00:08:47,110 No. I couldn't walk up and down the stairs. 151 00:08:47,450 --> 00:08:49,610 Not in my advanced years. 152 00:08:50,250 --> 00:08:51,690 What if the room were free? 153 00:08:56,270 --> 00:08:58,010 If you insist. 154 00:08:58,650 --> 00:08:59,650 Well, I do. 155 00:09:01,210 --> 00:09:04,730 Thank you. Oh, Miss Milling. 156 00:09:05,850 --> 00:09:07,670 How long were you planning on staying? 157 00:09:08,090 --> 00:09:09,090 The month. 158 00:09:24,620 --> 00:09:27,580 Please be careful. I hate to lose anything. 159 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:29,080 Oh, be careful of that. 160 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:31,460 That's my shell collection. 161 00:09:34,860 --> 00:09:37,020 Oh. Allow me. 162 00:09:38,020 --> 00:09:39,480 We're almost done. 163 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:41,040 Here, dear. 164 00:09:41,340 --> 00:09:43,760 Thank goodness I travel light. 165 00:09:44,900 --> 00:09:46,940 Braised lettuce with pandas. 166 00:09:47,900 --> 00:09:49,040 Garlic soup. 167 00:09:50,060 --> 00:09:51,100 Cow's brains. 168 00:09:51,740 --> 00:09:54,260 In red wine with onions and mushrooms. 169 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:59,000 Roast duck with apple stuffing. 170 00:09:59,200 --> 00:10:00,200 Oh, no, no, no. 171 00:10:00,920 --> 00:10:02,240 Pierre Lapierre. 172 00:10:02,900 --> 00:10:09,480 The man who will one day be prime minister must, of course, be served our 173 00:10:09,480 --> 00:10:11,120 specialties. Ecoutez. 174 00:10:11,620 --> 00:10:13,820 He was ambassador to France. 175 00:10:14,460 --> 00:10:19,840 Finally, we have a guest who knows cooking isn't only for the stomach. It 176 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:21,220 the eyes, the mouth. 177 00:10:21,630 --> 00:10:24,670 No. Well, then, this is for your ears. 178 00:10:26,130 --> 00:10:27,270 Clam chowder. 179 00:10:30,890 --> 00:10:33,710 After the dinner, we'll serve tea and cakes. 180 00:10:34,610 --> 00:10:39,170 And then Assemblyman Grant will introduce you. He'll talk for ten 181 00:10:39,910 --> 00:10:43,250 Tell him three at the most. That way he'll gab for ten. 182 00:10:45,770 --> 00:10:47,810 And I'll speak before the tea and the cake. 183 00:10:49,260 --> 00:10:52,180 The last thing the audience will be thinking about is the cake, so they'll 184 00:10:52,180 --> 00:10:53,180 home happy. 185 00:10:54,540 --> 00:10:55,540 Alec. 186 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:00,840 You have done an excellent job. 187 00:11:01,280 --> 00:11:02,980 Just helping out with a good cause. 188 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:04,980 Well, I would like a little more help. 189 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:09,560 Now, it's not common knowledge yet, but the incumbent for your district will not 190 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:11,080 be running for re -election next term. 191 00:11:12,140 --> 00:11:14,460 I'd heard something about that. Daniel Stewart's retiring. 192 00:11:15,280 --> 00:11:19,260 Yes. And the party is looking for a solid candidate to run for his seat. 193 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:22,220 I've heard many good things about you, Alec. 194 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:23,700 Seen many good things. 195 00:11:26,220 --> 00:11:29,240 I think you should give some thought to being that candidate. 196 00:11:29,820 --> 00:11:34,540 Me? Well, you have a reputation across the island for hard work and decency. 197 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:35,920 People will back you. 198 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:39,000 They like you. You'd make an excellent candidate. 199 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:42,640 I've never even considered life in politics. 200 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,160 Well, it's time you did. 201 00:11:54,890 --> 00:11:55,890 That's about all. 202 00:11:56,730 --> 00:11:57,870 Anything else I can do? 203 00:11:58,330 --> 00:11:59,350 No, thank you. 204 00:12:00,870 --> 00:12:01,930 Anything I can get you? 205 00:12:03,230 --> 00:12:04,830 No, you're very kind. 206 00:12:05,270 --> 00:12:06,270 There's nothing. 207 00:12:13,030 --> 00:12:16,790 Would you like me to show you around the hotel? 208 00:12:18,250 --> 00:12:22,430 No, actually, I'm looking forward to spending some time with my father. 209 00:12:38,990 --> 00:12:40,530 Would you like to stroll to the village? 210 00:12:41,370 --> 00:12:43,030 I'm exhausted from the train ride. 211 00:12:43,750 --> 00:12:44,750 I need a nap. 212 00:12:45,730 --> 00:12:48,530 Then I'll let you sleep and we can get together for tea. 213 00:12:48,770 --> 00:12:50,410 I have meetings all afternoon, dear. 214 00:12:51,230 --> 00:12:52,230 What about dinner? 215 00:12:53,330 --> 00:12:54,330 I'm not sure yet. 216 00:12:54,710 --> 00:12:55,710 We'll see. 217 00:13:04,330 --> 00:13:05,470 I was right. 218 00:13:06,630 --> 00:13:07,630 But what? 219 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:10,640 You and that girl with the beautiful eyes. 220 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:12,440 What about her? 221 00:13:12,800 --> 00:13:13,840 I saw her. 222 00:13:14,300 --> 00:13:16,020 I saw you sawing her. 223 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:18,760 That's what we call lovesick. 224 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:22,720 I'm not lovesick. No, no, don't worry. 225 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:23,980 It's not serious. 226 00:13:24,620 --> 00:13:31,060 The best cure for a lovesick man, besides a lovesick woman, the best cure 227 00:13:31,060 --> 00:13:34,600 the most genius scientists say... 228 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:39,800 is a chive and basil omelette. Tom, basil and chive, please. 229 00:13:40,460 --> 00:13:41,780 Michael, the eggs. 230 00:13:43,220 --> 00:13:44,220 Ah. 231 00:13:44,680 --> 00:13:51,580 The key to spices is putting them in as late as possible. Otherwise, you 232 00:13:51,580 --> 00:13:55,640 cook away the oil inside, and that's where the bouquet is. 233 00:13:55,840 --> 00:13:57,380 Thank you. 234 00:14:06,730 --> 00:14:13,370 Felix, she is a beautiful young lady, and you are a very handsome young 235 00:14:13,370 --> 00:14:14,370 man. 236 00:14:14,970 --> 00:14:17,270 Find something you have in common. 237 00:14:18,850 --> 00:14:20,370 Oh, excuse me. 238 00:14:20,770 --> 00:14:25,130 I realize that the dining room is closed, but I was hoping perhaps I could 239 00:14:25,130 --> 00:14:26,089 bite to eat. 240 00:14:26,090 --> 00:14:28,050 The food on the train was very poor. 241 00:14:28,530 --> 00:14:30,610 No, I'm much, much, much too busy. 242 00:14:30,830 --> 00:14:31,830 Here. 243 00:14:32,230 --> 00:14:33,230 She's our guest. 244 00:14:34,320 --> 00:14:35,780 It is out of the question. 245 00:14:36,580 --> 00:14:41,840 You're already making... Well, if you think it's so important, you do it. 246 00:14:45,400 --> 00:14:46,500 I can make you an omelet. 247 00:14:47,400 --> 00:14:48,400 Would you? 248 00:14:49,060 --> 00:14:50,240 Be ready in no time. 249 00:14:50,760 --> 00:14:51,760 Try some basil? 250 00:14:53,460 --> 00:14:54,680 Yes, I love basil. 251 00:14:54,900 --> 00:14:55,900 You do? 252 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:57,280 So do I. 253 00:14:57,740 --> 00:14:58,740 You cook? 254 00:14:59,180 --> 00:15:00,400 No, but I want to learn. 255 00:15:01,990 --> 00:15:04,510 The key is putting the spices in at the very last. 256 00:15:05,050 --> 00:15:07,450 Otherwise you cook all the oils out and that's where the bouquet is. 257 00:15:08,570 --> 00:15:10,190 You make it look easy as wink. 258 00:15:15,510 --> 00:15:16,510 Mr. Tremaine. 259 00:15:17,130 --> 00:15:18,130 Mr. Tremaine. 260 00:15:18,790 --> 00:15:23,610 A cameo brooch was given to me by my maternal grandfather in 1838. 261 00:15:23,970 --> 00:15:28,150 Well, this is wonderful news, but is there any reason I should know about it? 262 00:15:28,730 --> 00:15:30,970 It's been stolen from my room. 263 00:15:37,450 --> 00:15:41,090 Tell me, mademoiselle, your father is well -traveled. 264 00:15:42,110 --> 00:15:45,930 He's been to China, India, southern Africa. 265 00:15:47,110 --> 00:15:49,370 Then he has a sophisticated palate. 266 00:15:49,730 --> 00:15:51,250 What is his favorite food? 267 00:15:53,430 --> 00:15:54,490 Clam chowder. 268 00:15:58,710 --> 00:16:00,310 Felix, you're a terrific cook. 269 00:16:01,550 --> 00:16:04,170 I hope to open my own restaurant someday. 270 00:16:04,650 --> 00:16:06,730 Well, I'll be your first customer then. 271 00:16:09,200 --> 00:16:10,240 Would you like some more water? 272 00:16:10,660 --> 00:16:11,660 Yeah, please. 273 00:16:17,220 --> 00:16:18,600 Ask her to go for a walk. 274 00:16:19,860 --> 00:16:20,860 I couldn't do that. 275 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:21,960 Why not? 276 00:16:22,420 --> 00:16:24,400 She liked the omelet. That doesn't mean she likes me. 277 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:27,560 How can you find out if you don't ask? 278 00:16:28,660 --> 00:16:30,560 She doesn't like me. I don't want to find out. 279 00:16:31,020 --> 00:16:34,400 Your name may be King, but you act like a prong. 280 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:37,680 Do you mean pawn? 281 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:39,620 Pawn. Prong. 282 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,200 Are you going to do it or not? 283 00:16:49,300 --> 00:16:53,680 Um, Felix, would it be too much to ask if you could show me around Avonlea 284 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:54,680 tomorrow? 285 00:16:56,300 --> 00:16:58,320 I guess I could fit it in. 286 00:17:00,940 --> 00:17:01,940 Felix? 287 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:04,040 Excuse me. 288 00:17:09,290 --> 00:17:12,670 It wasn't in your former room. You're sure you had it here at the hotel? 289 00:17:13,329 --> 00:17:14,329 Absolutely. 290 00:17:14,530 --> 00:17:15,630 Did you pack it yourself? 291 00:17:16,170 --> 00:17:18,470 My grandfather told me to. 292 00:17:19,430 --> 00:17:21,990 Your grandfather told you to bring it to the White Sands? 293 00:17:22,190 --> 00:17:23,190 Mm -hmm. 294 00:17:24,150 --> 00:17:25,150 He's alive? 295 00:17:25,410 --> 00:17:26,690 Of course not. 296 00:17:27,430 --> 00:17:31,970 I spoke to him through a necromancer on his 140th birthday, and he told me to 297 00:17:31,970 --> 00:17:32,970 bring it. 298 00:17:33,810 --> 00:17:37,610 Now, why would my grandfather want me to lose it? 299 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:40,400 I... I don't know. 300 00:17:41,580 --> 00:17:43,580 I'm a consultant. I fight it. 301 00:17:48,860 --> 00:17:50,880 Who else was in the room when you were moving it? 302 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:52,640 Albert. Albert? 303 00:17:53,840 --> 00:17:54,840 No. 304 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:57,620 He's probably sitting in her house in Boston. 305 00:18:00,750 --> 00:18:02,490 Well, it's a ludicrous notion. 306 00:18:02,750 --> 00:18:06,530 I mean, even if I could get elected, I don't want to live in Ottawa. 307 00:18:06,970 --> 00:18:08,830 Well, we'd have to. It's the capital. 308 00:18:09,130 --> 00:18:12,930 But we're island folk. Our roots are here in Avonlea. Yeah, but it'll only be 309 00:18:12,930 --> 00:18:13,930 for a few years. 310 00:18:14,270 --> 00:18:17,530 Well, I'd have to hire a hand to help run the farm, for Pete's sake. 311 00:18:17,770 --> 00:18:19,570 Oh, I know how you'd miss farming. 312 00:18:19,970 --> 00:18:20,990 Yes, I would. 313 00:18:22,830 --> 00:18:27,030 But farm communities need more representation in government. 314 00:18:28,910 --> 00:18:35,410 Imagine. Having an influence, not just over 300 acres, but a whole magnificent 315 00:18:35,410 --> 00:18:37,990 country from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 316 00:18:39,170 --> 00:18:41,470 A lot harder to run 300 acres. 317 00:18:42,630 --> 00:18:46,930 Well, running a government, running a farm, it's not that different. 318 00:18:47,670 --> 00:18:52,690 Nothing's ever static. You're either tending it and improving it, or it's 319 00:18:52,690 --> 00:18:53,690 running down. 320 00:18:53,810 --> 00:18:55,490 There's truth in that, Alec. 321 00:18:56,310 --> 00:18:57,650 There's one thing I would change. 322 00:18:59,100 --> 00:19:02,780 That's the way the railroad does business on the island. The freight 323 00:19:02,780 --> 00:19:03,780 just out of hand. 324 00:19:04,260 --> 00:19:09,420 But then railroads have powerful influence in the government. 325 00:19:11,060 --> 00:19:12,880 Farmers need someone to speak for them. 326 00:19:13,860 --> 00:19:16,660 And you could do something for farmers' wives. 327 00:19:17,540 --> 00:19:18,780 Help women get the vote. 328 00:19:20,420 --> 00:19:24,340 Oh, I'm getting carried away. Why am I even talking about this? 329 00:19:24,620 --> 00:19:28,950 Well, I can't imagine why, unless... Of course, you're considering it. 330 00:19:38,410 --> 00:19:41,490 How do I look? 331 00:19:41,750 --> 00:19:43,130 You look lovely, Felix. 332 00:19:43,430 --> 00:19:46,330 Oh, you look handsome. Very handsome. 333 00:19:46,850 --> 00:19:48,110 Just like your father. 334 00:19:48,870 --> 00:19:52,090 Your mother needs glasses, but I'll never let her get them. 335 00:19:52,390 --> 00:19:53,790 What's the occasion, Felix? 336 00:19:54,070 --> 00:19:55,069 Nothing special. 337 00:19:55,070 --> 00:19:56,290 I'm taking your bike today. 338 00:19:56,700 --> 00:19:57,860 Well, what's wrong with yours? 339 00:19:58,760 --> 00:19:59,760 Nothing. 340 00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:04,020 Brothers are so cute when they're little. 341 00:20:09,780 --> 00:20:10,840 Thank you, Albert. 342 00:20:13,940 --> 00:20:18,480 The tea didn't cool in the time it took you to get it here from the kitchen. 343 00:20:19,220 --> 00:20:20,220 Sorry, Miss King. 344 00:20:20,780 --> 00:20:22,100 I dropped the first part. 345 00:20:26,700 --> 00:20:31,960 Now, I have here for your perusal a preliminary report on the fundraising 346 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:32,960 dinner. 347 00:20:33,600 --> 00:20:35,260 Oh, will you excuse us, Adeline? 348 00:20:35,500 --> 00:20:36,500 Yes, Father. 349 00:20:37,100 --> 00:20:41,740 It's interesting. You know, many of the family names were for settlers on the 350 00:20:41,740 --> 00:20:42,740 island. 351 00:20:56,940 --> 00:20:58,740 Of course, we hope to sell additional tickets. 352 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:02,320 Though it might prove a trifle difficult. 353 00:21:03,660 --> 00:21:07,680 Farmers' profits have been slimmer than second pickings this year, I'm afraid. 354 00:21:09,300 --> 00:21:11,900 I do have a complete accounting to prepare to. 355 00:21:15,160 --> 00:21:16,240 Where did I put it? 356 00:21:16,660 --> 00:21:17,660 Is there a problem? 357 00:21:19,700 --> 00:21:20,700 My handbag. 358 00:21:21,260 --> 00:21:22,260 Mr. 359 00:21:23,380 --> 00:21:24,380 Tremaine. 360 00:21:24,680 --> 00:21:25,680 Mr. Tremaine. 361 00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:33,420 Oh, good morning, Mr... The purse has been removed. 362 00:21:34,120 --> 00:21:35,120 Taken. 363 00:21:35,400 --> 00:21:36,400 Stolen. 364 00:21:36,860 --> 00:21:41,620 A little grey purse with a ten dollar bill in it. 365 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:47,060 Proceeds from the Valley Ladies' Auxiliary. It was here and now it isn't. 366 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:49,840 Wasn't it, Mr Hudson? 367 00:21:50,040 --> 00:21:51,300 I'm afraid I didn't see it. 368 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:54,100 Perhaps you missed it. 369 00:21:57,450 --> 00:22:00,890 Perhaps, Simon Tremaine, you have misplaced your senses. 370 00:22:01,630 --> 00:22:04,210 I have never lost anything in my life. 371 00:22:05,310 --> 00:22:09,590 Now, I suggest that you organize a constabulary search party for this. 372 00:22:11,270 --> 00:22:12,270 Albert! 373 00:22:13,950 --> 00:22:16,950 Albert, have you noticed any wrongdoing? 374 00:22:18,070 --> 00:22:23,550 Uh... Well, I think I saw the man at the first table stir his coffee with a soup 375 00:22:23,550 --> 00:22:26,510 spoon. No, no, no, no. The big king's handbag. It... 376 00:22:29,870 --> 00:22:30,670 Missing. Would 377 00:22:30,670 --> 00:22:38,770 now 378 00:22:38,770 --> 00:22:40,130 be a good time to show you Avonlea? 379 00:22:40,410 --> 00:22:41,930 Or do you have plans with your father? 380 00:22:42,950 --> 00:22:44,710 No, not the perfect time. 381 00:22:49,170 --> 00:22:50,590 You can ride a bicycle, can't you? 382 00:23:05,100 --> 00:23:06,180 Thought you knew how to ride. 383 00:23:06,640 --> 00:23:08,000 It looks easy enough. 384 00:23:11,320 --> 00:23:12,320 Are you hurt? 385 00:23:12,900 --> 00:23:13,960 Only my pride. 386 00:23:15,720 --> 00:23:17,020 Didn't anyone ever teach you? 387 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:18,880 My nanny didn't know how. 388 00:23:19,380 --> 00:23:20,420 What about your father? 389 00:23:20,860 --> 00:23:24,700 Oh, he knew, but... At least you're busy. 390 00:23:25,640 --> 00:23:28,000 There must be something in not having a famous father. 391 00:23:28,360 --> 00:23:29,960 Oh, it's something, all right. 392 00:23:31,420 --> 00:23:32,420 Come on. 393 00:23:32,700 --> 00:23:33,720 I'll teach you how to ride. 394 00:23:38,890 --> 00:23:40,210 Don't worry. I'm holding on. 395 00:23:41,870 --> 00:23:42,990 Now go back. 396 00:23:44,130 --> 00:23:45,130 Back there. 397 00:23:46,890 --> 00:23:48,610 Come on. 398 00:23:51,410 --> 00:23:52,389 Let it go. 399 00:23:52,390 --> 00:23:53,710 No. Let it go. 400 00:23:53,950 --> 00:23:54,950 No, I won't. 401 00:23:54,990 --> 00:23:55,990 Fine. 402 00:24:36,170 --> 00:24:37,670 Oh, Danny Stewart will be missed. 403 00:24:37,990 --> 00:24:41,150 But we've a good man here in Alley King. If we can convince him to run. 404 00:24:42,090 --> 00:24:43,610 Everybody bent his arm a little. 405 00:24:43,810 --> 00:24:45,850 It'll be broke by the time we get through with him. 406 00:24:47,010 --> 00:24:48,910 What about the prohibition question? 407 00:24:49,490 --> 00:24:54,170 Oh, personally, I'm against prohibition. I enjoy having a brandy every now and 408 00:24:54,170 --> 00:24:55,570 then. How about you, Alley King? 409 00:24:55,990 --> 00:24:57,890 Oh, yeah, now and then. 410 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:02,910 But be that as it may, my own personal beliefs must take a back seat to the 411 00:25:02,910 --> 00:25:03,910 wishes of my constituency. 412 00:25:05,100 --> 00:25:09,040 If the island's against liquor, the Confederation Party will not stop you. 413 00:25:09,400 --> 00:25:10,400 Here, here. 414 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:14,120 What about banning the motor car? 415 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:19,240 Automobiles frighten horses, cattle, wives, children. It's a popular rural 416 00:25:19,240 --> 00:25:21,180 issue, and we'd be fools to fight it. 417 00:25:21,580 --> 00:25:23,380 Well, what about the three -hall system? 418 00:25:24,100 --> 00:25:29,160 Island farmers have to pay the PEI railway, then the steamer, and then the 419 00:25:29,160 --> 00:25:32,360 interprovincial railway just to get their goods to market on the mainland. 420 00:25:33,160 --> 00:25:34,980 Farmers need reasonable freight rates. 421 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:36,200 I'm in full agreement. 422 00:25:36,840 --> 00:25:41,300 The government should force the railways to guarantee us the same freight rates 423 00:25:41,300 --> 00:25:42,300 they have in the mainland. 424 00:25:42,400 --> 00:25:43,700 That's a good idea, Alec. 425 00:25:43,940 --> 00:25:47,880 I dare say he'll be collecting votes before he's even on the ballot with talk 426 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:48,779 like that. 427 00:25:48,780 --> 00:25:50,480 We'll see why I want him to run. 428 00:26:04,040 --> 00:26:05,380 Where are you going? I'm thirsty. 429 00:26:05,940 --> 00:26:07,540 Oh, well, that place isn't very good. 430 00:26:08,060 --> 00:26:09,900 You don't want to go in there. Too expensive. 431 00:26:10,420 --> 00:26:12,220 Two drinks. How much could it be? 432 00:26:13,180 --> 00:26:14,520 Well, I'll just wait out here. 433 00:26:14,880 --> 00:26:15,900 Come on, Felix. 434 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:17,680 No, you go ahead. 435 00:26:18,340 --> 00:26:19,340 I'll guard the bicycles. 436 00:26:20,260 --> 00:26:21,260 Felix. 437 00:26:36,830 --> 00:26:38,290 Aren't you going to introduce me? 438 00:26:39,490 --> 00:26:41,890 Uh, Flifty Adeline, Adeline Flifty. 439 00:26:42,730 --> 00:26:45,050 Except he left out the part about my being his sister. 440 00:26:45,490 --> 00:26:46,970 I try not to think about that. 441 00:26:47,450 --> 00:26:48,910 Well, it's very nice to meet you. 442 00:26:49,130 --> 00:26:51,570 I would like some hot cider. How about you, Felix? 443 00:26:52,010 --> 00:26:53,070 Uh, sure. My treat. 444 00:26:54,930 --> 00:26:57,610 You're actually going to spend money on someone else? 445 00:26:59,850 --> 00:27:01,210 Do you have any postcards? 446 00:27:01,730 --> 00:27:03,110 Yes, we do. They're right over there. 447 00:27:05,620 --> 00:27:07,580 Would you like to buy some chocolate, Felix? 448 00:27:08,020 --> 00:27:09,020 It's very romantic. 449 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:13,020 That will be four cents. 450 00:27:15,140 --> 00:27:17,200 Oh, I'm sorry. I only have a ten dollar bill. 451 00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:23,080 Well, I'll just have to see if I can get you some change. 452 00:27:29,660 --> 00:27:31,240 All right, let's see. 453 00:27:33,260 --> 00:27:34,260 That's one. 454 00:27:36,540 --> 00:27:41,300 Three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. 455 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:45,000 Well, you've cleaned me out. 456 00:27:45,540 --> 00:27:47,020 I'd count that change if I were you. 457 00:27:55,080 --> 00:27:59,360 Any person or party that lowers freight rates gets his vote. 458 00:28:00,380 --> 00:28:01,560 I'll see to that. 459 00:28:03,400 --> 00:28:04,780 Well, Bert, what do you think? 460 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:07,840 I never liked John Hudson or the Confederation Party. 461 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:10,640 But if you end Freehall, you'd get my vote. 462 00:28:14,160 --> 00:28:15,280 Government won't do that. 463 00:28:15,520 --> 00:28:17,500 A Confederation government will do that. 464 00:28:17,980 --> 00:28:19,140 You want my opinion? 465 00:28:19,460 --> 00:28:20,460 Mm -hmm. 466 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:22,300 You should run for office. 467 00:28:31,480 --> 00:28:32,480 Albert, 468 00:28:32,740 --> 00:28:33,740 my sandbag. 469 00:28:35,020 --> 00:28:36,020 It's not mine. 470 00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:37,240 It's your aunt's. 471 00:28:37,740 --> 00:28:38,980 Yeah, what are you doing with it? 472 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:40,740 Found in the rubbish. 473 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:42,920 Money's gone. 474 00:28:43,420 --> 00:28:45,840 Your aunt sure was right. It was stolen. 475 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:50,060 Who stole it then? 476 00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:59,260 The brooch. The handbag. Both stolen since he started to work here. 477 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:01,520 Do you think Albert's a thief? 478 00:29:01,800 --> 00:29:05,060 He's as poor as a church mouse. The temptation may be too much for him. 479 00:29:07,200 --> 00:29:11,080 Because if he is a thief, why was he marching around with a handbag? 480 00:29:13,060 --> 00:29:16,740 Well, maybe he wants people to think he found it so they won't suspect him. 481 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:19,060 You presume a certain degree of cleverness. 482 00:29:19,600 --> 00:29:22,420 Nevertheless, an interesting theory. Watch him closely. 483 00:29:22,840 --> 00:29:25,740 Oh, and Felix, you're going to have to finish the linens. 484 00:29:25,980 --> 00:29:27,800 The laundress is taking now. 485 00:29:32,989 --> 00:29:33,989 Oh, no. 486 00:29:35,830 --> 00:29:37,830 I don't usually travel with my father. 487 00:29:38,430 --> 00:29:41,310 After my mother died, he sent me off to a boarding school in Ottawa. 488 00:29:43,270 --> 00:29:44,270 Do you like it there? 489 00:29:44,710 --> 00:29:46,870 Oh, well, it's not as pretty as Avonlea. 490 00:29:47,730 --> 00:29:49,630 Your father wants my father to run for office. 491 00:29:50,090 --> 00:29:51,510 I could end up living in Ottawa. 492 00:29:52,270 --> 00:29:54,630 Oh, well, then maybe I could show you around. 493 00:29:56,550 --> 00:29:57,930 Hello, Albert. How are you? 494 00:29:58,290 --> 00:29:59,290 Fine and good. 495 00:29:59,440 --> 00:30:00,440 Fine and good. 496 00:30:00,660 --> 00:30:03,340 I need some more towels for the guest rooms. 497 00:30:06,240 --> 00:30:07,240 Thanks. 498 00:30:07,660 --> 00:30:09,100 Nice of you to help out, Miss Hodgson. 499 00:30:09,380 --> 00:30:13,520 Oh, well, it's enough fun to make me think that I'll be ironing again one 500 00:30:17,540 --> 00:30:24,400 I hope you're on the alert, Felix, and noted how many towels he took. 501 00:30:26,980 --> 00:30:27,980 Adeline Hodgson. 502 00:30:28,940 --> 00:30:30,360 Surely you're not working here, too. 503 00:30:31,340 --> 00:30:37,600 Now, Felix, I have $12 here from tickets sold to your father's fundraiser. 504 00:30:38,380 --> 00:30:39,380 $12. 505 00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:45,500 And given the recent criminal activity around here, I think it best that you 506 00:30:45,500 --> 00:30:46,500 lock it up in the safe. 507 00:30:46,900 --> 00:30:49,240 Mr. Tremaine's already there? Oh, no, he's not. 508 00:30:49,840 --> 00:30:51,940 Taken to his quarters, claims he's ill. 509 00:30:52,500 --> 00:30:53,500 Men, really. 510 00:30:53,740 --> 00:30:54,820 Well, here it is. 511 00:30:55,340 --> 00:30:57,160 Go on, do as I say. 512 00:31:00,250 --> 00:31:01,250 Come on. 513 00:31:11,310 --> 00:31:13,610 Mr. Tremaine and I are the only ones who know the combination. 514 00:31:15,670 --> 00:31:17,890 You made me swear to secrecy on a cookbook. 515 00:31:18,770 --> 00:31:19,790 That's this idea of a joke. 516 00:31:32,620 --> 00:31:33,620 Come in. 517 00:31:34,680 --> 00:31:35,960 Will you have a scotch? 518 00:31:36,340 --> 00:31:38,860 Oh, no, no. It's a bit early in the day. 519 00:31:39,300 --> 00:31:42,120 Well, have you had a chance to make up your mind? 520 00:31:42,540 --> 00:31:46,260 Well, to tell you the truth, I've been talking to farmers in the area about my 521 00:31:46,260 --> 00:31:48,080 proposal to end the three -hall system. 522 00:31:49,280 --> 00:31:51,380 I'm beginning to think I could make a difference. 523 00:31:52,540 --> 00:31:57,560 But, now, you should know, Alec, our party has always received substantial 524 00:31:57,560 --> 00:31:59,680 financial support from the railroad people. 525 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,100 Naturally, they want to protect their interests, but... 526 00:32:02,590 --> 00:32:08,150 It's our job, well, the job of elected officials, that is, to see that the 527 00:32:08,150 --> 00:32:13,050 interests of the voters are protected. Which is why it's an excellent issue for 528 00:32:13,050 --> 00:32:14,490 after the election. 529 00:32:14,730 --> 00:32:17,890 Let the railroad finance us into office, then wrestle with them. 530 00:32:18,850 --> 00:32:23,350 No, but if you take their money... Money, how you will come to hate the 531 00:32:24,030 --> 00:32:26,350 Do you know how much you'll have to raise for the campaign? 532 00:32:27,250 --> 00:32:28,970 Well, I haven't got that far yet. 533 00:32:29,500 --> 00:32:32,860 This year we'll be paying $5 or a bottle of rum per vote. 534 00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:35,240 I beg your pardon? 535 00:32:35,580 --> 00:32:36,620 I know, it's a lot. 536 00:32:37,500 --> 00:32:38,700 You're buying votes? 537 00:32:39,120 --> 00:32:42,580 Well, renting, actually. They only give it to us for a day. 538 00:32:44,120 --> 00:32:47,660 Well, it's common on the mainland, Alec. And now on most parts of the island. 539 00:32:48,500 --> 00:32:49,820 Well, not in these parts. 540 00:32:50,460 --> 00:32:54,180 Well, progress takes three things. 541 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:55,480 A good idea. 542 00:32:55,860 --> 00:32:58,460 The ability to persuade people you have a good idea. 543 00:32:58,890 --> 00:33:02,670 and the resources to buy the support of those folks you can't persuade. 544 00:33:04,190 --> 00:33:06,970 How do you think I got that bridge built across the Hillsborough? 545 00:33:07,390 --> 00:33:08,550 Money talks, Alec. 546 00:33:08,790 --> 00:33:09,830 No one likes it. 547 00:33:10,110 --> 00:33:11,110 No one. 548 00:33:11,230 --> 00:33:12,430 But it's part of the system. 549 00:33:12,930 --> 00:33:16,750 Everyone does it. And if we don't, we lose. 550 00:33:23,350 --> 00:33:24,670 Well, thanks for helping out. 551 00:33:26,030 --> 00:33:27,850 It was fun folding laundry. 552 00:33:28,700 --> 00:33:30,000 I had good, clean fun. 553 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:36,000 Bye. 554 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:43,960 Did 555 00:33:43,960 --> 00:33:50,940 I just say 556 00:33:50,940 --> 00:33:51,940 goodbye? 557 00:34:17,900 --> 00:34:18,900 What are you doing? 558 00:34:19,260 --> 00:34:21,239 Just changing the towels. 559 00:34:29,480 --> 00:34:30,480 Look. 560 00:34:30,800 --> 00:34:35,480 Look, the brooch. I found Mrs. Milling's brooch. It was in Adeline's room. 561 00:34:36,320 --> 00:34:37,800 What were you doing in her room? 562 00:34:38,840 --> 00:34:42,659 Well, I was changing the towels, and I accidentally knocked over the wash 563 00:34:42,719 --> 00:34:43,719 and there it was. 564 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:46,280 I don't believe it. 565 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:48,219 Well, I found it there. 566 00:34:48,739 --> 00:34:50,100 She was hiding it. 567 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:52,960 Why would she take that in the first place? 568 00:34:53,820 --> 00:34:57,000 For the money. She's rich. She doesn't need the money. 569 00:34:57,980 --> 00:34:59,560 I don't know why she did it. 570 00:34:59,880 --> 00:35:01,460 All I know is that she did. 571 00:35:01,700 --> 00:35:02,700 No, she didn't. 572 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:03,920 You did. 573 00:35:04,080 --> 00:35:05,080 You put it there. 574 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:06,640 What? 575 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:11,420 Mr. Chimay, I found the brooch. 576 00:35:11,700 --> 00:35:13,840 Oh, well, Dud Elbert, where was it? 577 00:35:16,170 --> 00:35:17,490 It was in Adeline's room. 578 00:35:18,370 --> 00:35:22,030 I guess you were a little distracted when you were searching there. Good 579 00:35:22,130 --> 00:35:23,390 Elvis. Fine and good. 580 00:35:23,750 --> 00:35:25,490 Mrs. Billing will be delighted. 581 00:35:27,570 --> 00:35:28,010 I 582 00:35:28,010 --> 00:35:38,810 think 583 00:35:38,810 --> 00:35:40,450 Father would make a dashing member of Parliament. 584 00:35:41,750 --> 00:35:42,910 Would he eat in restaurants? 585 00:35:43,550 --> 00:35:44,550 You get to travel. 586 00:35:44,570 --> 00:35:46,390 And you wouldn't miss out on these? 587 00:35:46,790 --> 00:35:48,630 Well, Ottawa has a lot to offer. 588 00:35:49,150 --> 00:35:52,250 Such as a certain bicycle -riding companion? 589 00:35:53,750 --> 00:35:54,750 Oh, 590 00:35:55,970 --> 00:35:57,470 he's looking on the bright side. 591 00:35:58,110 --> 00:36:03,010 After all, you could be elected, you know, if you put your mind to it. 592 00:36:03,270 --> 00:36:05,070 Well, I'd draw the line at buying votes. 593 00:36:05,730 --> 00:36:10,010 I'd have to win on my own merits or stay right here, which is probably for the 594 00:36:10,010 --> 00:36:11,010 best. 595 00:36:11,050 --> 00:36:13,130 I can't imagine us living anywhere else. 596 00:36:14,550 --> 00:36:19,310 It could be very good for the children to be exposed to new ways. 597 00:36:19,990 --> 00:36:23,850 There's a teacher's college near Ottawa, and Felicity could go there. 598 00:36:24,150 --> 00:36:25,630 So you think I should do it? 599 00:36:28,590 --> 00:36:32,650 Well, I... I think you could do it. 600 00:36:34,810 --> 00:36:38,190 Well, there's certain aspects of political life that I... 601 00:36:39,250 --> 00:36:40,730 I just don't care for her. 602 00:36:41,010 --> 00:36:44,910 Oh, but Alec, you could change things for the better. You could do a lot for 603 00:36:44,910 --> 00:36:45,910 farmers. 604 00:36:47,490 --> 00:36:48,490 Of course. 605 00:36:50,110 --> 00:36:55,790 Entirely up to you if you do decide to give it a go, but if you do, 606 00:36:55,950 --> 00:36:58,010 I'll be right beside you. 607 00:37:10,220 --> 00:37:11,220 Painted arm. 608 00:37:14,020 --> 00:37:16,640 You did put the envelope containing the money in here, didn't you? 609 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:20,280 Yes, sir, I did. 610 00:37:22,780 --> 00:37:24,520 Did Albert see you open it? 611 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:29,440 No, he didn't. He was staring at the safe his first day here, remember? 612 00:37:30,360 --> 00:37:31,500 He found the brooch. 613 00:37:31,760 --> 00:37:33,800 He claimed he found Hetty's handbag. 614 00:37:34,280 --> 00:37:36,480 I'll bet if we searched him, we'd find that $10 bill. 615 00:37:38,060 --> 00:37:39,720 I'm telephoning Constable Sallows. 616 00:37:41,100 --> 00:37:44,240 Mr. Germain, I don't think Albert did it. 617 00:37:45,020 --> 00:37:46,020 Why not? 618 00:37:46,860 --> 00:37:48,020 Well, he couldn't have died. 619 00:37:48,840 --> 00:37:49,840 Who was it then? 620 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:53,520 Probably just one big misunderstanding. 621 00:37:55,180 --> 00:37:56,440 Don't call the constable yet. 622 00:37:57,240 --> 00:37:58,240 Give me an hour. 623 00:37:58,760 --> 00:37:59,760 Ten minutes. 624 00:38:29,710 --> 00:38:30,710 Can I come in? 625 00:38:30,990 --> 00:38:32,690 Um, I'm alone. It wouldn't be proper. 626 00:38:33,030 --> 00:38:34,030 It's important. 627 00:38:41,070 --> 00:38:42,090 What is it, Felix? 628 00:38:43,570 --> 00:38:47,750 Mr. Tremaine, he's, uh, gonna fire Albert for stealing. 629 00:38:48,690 --> 00:38:49,830 Oh, well, that's terrible. 630 00:38:50,830 --> 00:38:51,970 Especially if he didn't do it. 631 00:38:54,850 --> 00:38:55,850 Well, what was stolen? 632 00:38:58,570 --> 00:39:00,710 Do you remember the money that you saw me put in the safe? 633 00:39:01,570 --> 00:39:02,570 It's gone. 634 00:39:02,870 --> 00:39:04,270 But Albert didn't know the combination. 635 00:39:05,990 --> 00:39:08,370 And Mr. Tremaine thinks Albert took my aunt's purse. 636 00:39:09,350 --> 00:39:10,810 It had a $10 bill inside. 637 00:39:11,810 --> 00:39:14,250 Just like the $10 bill you used at the general store. 638 00:39:14,690 --> 00:39:15,690 Remember? 639 00:39:18,610 --> 00:39:19,610 And the brooch. 640 00:39:20,690 --> 00:39:22,230 Remember Mrs. Milling's brooch? 641 00:39:22,950 --> 00:39:24,870 It was lost and suddenly it just reappeared. 642 00:39:27,830 --> 00:39:29,190 Well, I never had the brooch. 643 00:39:29,550 --> 00:39:32,090 Albert planted it in my room and then he said he found it. 644 00:39:32,530 --> 00:39:34,230 How do you know Albert was the one who found the brooch? 645 00:39:35,370 --> 00:39:38,290 Oh, well, I just naturally assumed that... How do you know Albert was the 646 00:39:38,290 --> 00:39:39,290 who found it here? 647 00:39:39,690 --> 00:39:42,910 Unless you hid it here and it went missing after he was in your room. 648 00:39:45,290 --> 00:39:47,330 Who cares about a stupid brooch anyways? 649 00:39:50,110 --> 00:39:51,110 Where are you stealing things? 650 00:39:52,470 --> 00:39:53,890 Why did you take the money from a thief? 651 00:39:56,040 --> 00:39:58,120 I'm taking money from my own father's campaign. 652 00:39:58,800 --> 00:40:01,680 People stuff envelopes of money into his pockets every day. 653 00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:03,740 Why shouldn't I have a little fun? 654 00:40:04,920 --> 00:40:06,780 You stole Miss Millingsbrook's for fun? 655 00:40:07,540 --> 00:40:08,900 I was going to give it back. 656 00:40:10,120 --> 00:40:12,580 Albert will lose his job and go to jail. 657 00:40:12,860 --> 00:40:13,860 What about him? 658 00:40:14,300 --> 00:40:15,680 Well, I can't help him. 659 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:18,860 If my father finds out what I did, he'll kill me. 660 00:40:19,220 --> 00:40:20,240 Is that all you care about? 661 00:40:20,980 --> 00:40:21,980 Yourself? 662 00:40:22,740 --> 00:40:24,240 I thought you liked me. 663 00:40:27,020 --> 00:40:28,020 You do. 664 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:32,860 Then there's no reason to be excited over something as mundane as money. 665 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:36,240 Just calm yourself and keep quiet. 666 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:37,920 Please. 667 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:46,220 Do you want to keep a corrupt government in office? 668 00:40:47,300 --> 00:40:52,820 Buying votes is just not something I want to be a part of, John. I have my 669 00:40:52,820 --> 00:40:54,240 principles. As do I. 670 00:40:55,690 --> 00:40:57,130 But I have both eyes open. 671 00:40:58,330 --> 00:41:01,890 The other parties buy votes, so we have no choice, don't you see? 672 00:41:02,290 --> 00:41:05,970 If we're going to be too clean to fight, we'll be sitting in this room arguing 673 00:41:05,970 --> 00:41:09,370 principles while those thieves in Ottawa are robbing the country blind. 674 00:41:11,030 --> 00:41:13,490 You don't want that, do you? Oh, no, of course not. 675 00:41:14,850 --> 00:41:15,850 Tell you what. 676 00:41:19,850 --> 00:41:23,370 Toss your head in the ring and leave the solicitation of votes to me in the 677 00:41:23,370 --> 00:41:24,370 party. 678 00:41:24,509 --> 00:41:26,710 We need your good name to build our ticket. 679 00:41:28,470 --> 00:41:29,470 Say yes. 680 00:41:33,090 --> 00:41:34,090 Come in. 681 00:41:37,650 --> 00:41:38,650 What is it, son? 682 00:41:39,430 --> 00:41:40,430 Go ahead, Felix. 683 00:41:42,010 --> 00:41:43,590 It's about your daughter Adeline, sir. 684 00:41:44,970 --> 00:41:50,370 She was telling me she was spending some time in your company. Well, you're a 685 00:41:50,370 --> 00:41:51,630 good lad. It's fine with me. 686 00:41:52,810 --> 00:41:53,810 It's not that, sir. 687 00:41:55,810 --> 00:41:57,210 I'd like to have a word in private. 688 00:41:57,630 --> 00:41:59,950 Well, I've been trying to show your father I have nothing to hide. 689 00:42:00,190 --> 00:42:01,190 Go ahead. 690 00:42:01,790 --> 00:42:02,890 No one's going to bite. 691 00:42:06,010 --> 00:42:09,750 Your daughter, Adeline, sir, she's... She's a very nice girl. 692 00:42:11,750 --> 00:42:14,730 Alec, is he about to ask my daughter's hand? 693 00:42:16,450 --> 00:42:17,450 But she's stealing. 694 00:42:19,030 --> 00:42:21,290 She stole an old family brooch from Mrs. Milling. 695 00:42:21,870 --> 00:42:23,970 She stole my aunt Hattie's purse and ten dollars. 696 00:42:24,230 --> 00:42:27,550 She took money from the safe in Mr. Tremaine's office. Who knows what else? 697 00:42:27,870 --> 00:42:29,810 Felix, I hope you have evidence. 698 00:42:30,130 --> 00:42:32,210 Evidence? The boy's crazy. 699 00:42:32,770 --> 00:42:35,010 She has to confess or Albert will go to jail. 700 00:42:35,810 --> 00:42:37,530 Please, get your son out of here. 701 00:42:37,950 --> 00:42:38,950 I'm not lying. 702 00:42:39,590 --> 00:42:42,490 Alec? Ask her yourself. She admitted it to me. 703 00:42:51,080 --> 00:42:57,640 It's obviously some misunderstanding, which I'm sure other people will try to 704 00:42:57,640 --> 00:42:58,920 turn to their political advantage. 705 00:43:01,680 --> 00:43:08,000 Well, maybe we should give this Elwood some money till he can find a new job. 706 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:11,140 Now, you're a smart lad. 707 00:43:11,580 --> 00:43:14,140 You can handle this, and there's something for your trouble. 708 00:43:14,360 --> 00:43:17,020 He doesn't want money, Mr. Hodgson. He wants justice. 709 00:43:17,520 --> 00:43:18,720 Well, this is more than fair. 710 00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:20,320 Your daughter was stealing. 711 00:43:21,290 --> 00:43:24,990 Now, she doesn't need the money, so the reason she's stealing is obviously 712 00:43:24,990 --> 00:43:26,730 something is making her terribly unhappy. 713 00:43:27,050 --> 00:43:30,910 Keep your small -town, paltry homespun advice to yourself. 714 00:43:32,310 --> 00:43:38,830 Now that, that is the most honest thing I've heard from you yet, Mr. Archson. 715 00:43:41,790 --> 00:43:42,850 Come on, Felix. 716 00:43:44,510 --> 00:43:47,370 Your good sense is wasted around here. 717 00:43:48,710 --> 00:43:50,090 You better, uh... 718 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:52,840 Save that money to buy votes, Mr. Hodgson. 719 00:43:53,680 --> 00:43:56,200 It's the only way you'll get it, once people get to know you. 720 00:44:03,900 --> 00:44:07,220 Having considered the matter with the greatest of gravity, having interviewed 721 00:44:07,220 --> 00:44:11,600 all parties involved, it appears that the matter is a childish prank. 722 00:44:12,680 --> 00:44:15,400 Since everything's been returned, no charges will be laid. 723 00:44:16,620 --> 00:44:17,620 Mr. Tremaine. 724 00:44:18,080 --> 00:44:20,340 I seem to have come down with a head cold myself. 725 00:44:21,640 --> 00:44:23,600 We'll have to cancel the fundraising dinner. 726 00:44:23,920 --> 00:44:25,160 Oh, consider it canceled. 727 00:44:25,800 --> 00:44:27,100 We'll be leaving presently. 728 00:44:27,540 --> 00:44:29,420 Would you look after our bags, please? 729 00:44:30,520 --> 00:44:31,520 Come along, Adeline. 730 00:44:35,420 --> 00:44:36,420 Adeline. 731 00:44:40,080 --> 00:44:41,780 I'm sorry I got you in trouble with your father. 732 00:44:42,400 --> 00:44:43,400 He didn't. 733 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:45,280 He didn't even punish me. 734 00:44:46,280 --> 00:44:50,010 All he said was... that he was going to have a long talk with the headmistress 735 00:44:50,010 --> 00:44:51,010 of my school. 736 00:44:52,890 --> 00:44:56,750 But my real punishment now is knowing what you must think of me. 737 00:45:00,110 --> 00:45:01,490 Felix, I'm so sorry. 738 00:45:03,530 --> 00:45:05,670 It won't ever happen again, I promise. 739 00:45:07,570 --> 00:45:08,570 Don't promise me. 740 00:45:11,850 --> 00:45:12,850 Promise yourself. 741 00:45:27,470 --> 00:45:29,630 our new assistant head waiter. 742 00:45:31,410 --> 00:45:32,410 Congratulations. 743 00:45:36,750 --> 00:45:38,630 Looks like we won't be going to Ottawa. 744 00:45:39,970 --> 00:45:41,730 Yeah, I guess I ruined things for you. 745 00:45:42,050 --> 00:45:43,050 No, no. 746 00:45:43,170 --> 00:45:45,650 There's lots of ways to make a difference in the world, Felix. 747 00:45:46,530 --> 00:45:48,990 One of the most important is how you raise your children. 748 00:45:50,370 --> 00:45:55,030 I couldn't be more proud of you if you'd been elected prime minister.