1 00:02:01,580 --> 00:02:02,580 Hello, Gus. 2 00:02:04,060 --> 00:02:05,060 Felicity. 3 00:02:08,199 --> 00:02:09,780 Better make myself a date in here. 4 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:13,760 So, you on your way home? 5 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:15,400 I guess so. 6 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:19,020 You shouldn't get so overheated. You'll catch pneumonia. 7 00:02:19,980 --> 00:02:20,980 Ah. 8 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:22,960 Strong as a bull. 9 00:02:24,780 --> 00:02:25,780 Yes. 10 00:02:31,790 --> 00:02:34,250 I'm stuck here until I finish stacking all this hair of wood. 11 00:02:34,850 --> 00:02:35,850 I'll help. 12 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:15,520 Let's be with baby carrots. 13 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:19,800 Oh, gosh, I love you. Oh, I love you, boy. 14 00:03:22,300 --> 00:03:23,320 There you have it. 15 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:25,500 Complete. Finished. 16 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:32,360 I've brought you my manuscript to critique in exchange for like services 17 00:03:32,360 --> 00:03:33,580 as per our agreement. 18 00:03:34,300 --> 00:03:39,740 Although, of course, I have no way to rush the creative process of your own 19 00:03:39,740 --> 00:03:40,740 unfinished work. 20 00:03:45,810 --> 00:03:48,010 Lord, you do churn them out, don't you? 21 00:03:48,550 --> 00:03:51,250 Perhaps we could, and I know it's short notice. 22 00:03:54,210 --> 00:03:58,890 Would you enjoy dining with me tomorrow night? 23 00:03:59,950 --> 00:04:04,190 Dining? Perhaps at the White Sands, at my house with the children around. It's 24 00:04:04,190 --> 00:04:05,190 not very intimate. 25 00:04:05,610 --> 00:04:06,870 Intimate? No, it isn't. 26 00:04:07,130 --> 00:04:10,550 Much easier to perform our editorial task away from prying eyes. 27 00:04:11,030 --> 00:04:12,310 Oh, Ted, I see. 28 00:04:12,830 --> 00:04:13,830 Well, uh... 29 00:04:14,420 --> 00:04:17,940 Privacy is a must amidst dangling participles, to be sure. 30 00:04:23,040 --> 00:04:24,460 Lucy, love God! 31 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:25,760 Lucy, love God! 32 00:04:26,900 --> 00:04:28,240 You're a bunch of trousers! 33 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:29,480 Lucy, 34 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:36,280 don't pay any attention to them. 35 00:04:37,540 --> 00:04:39,660 Well, what was it like? 36 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:40,960 What was what like? 37 00:04:41,060 --> 00:04:43,780 Did he embrace you in his arms first, or did you have to kiss him? 38 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:46,240 How could you be so vulgar, Sarah? 39 00:04:47,560 --> 00:04:48,560 Nothing happened. 40 00:04:50,280 --> 00:04:51,980 How could anything happen? 41 00:04:52,740 --> 00:04:54,060 I never get any privacy. 42 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:56,740 Not at school, not at home, not anywhere. 43 00:04:57,780 --> 00:05:01,200 You're so lucky living on your own with Aunt Hedy. You can't be serious. 44 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:04,020 Living with five other people is like living in a fishbowl. 45 00:05:04,580 --> 00:05:08,780 At least you have your own room. No one barges in on you. Aunt Hedy nearly makes 46 00:05:08,780 --> 00:05:11,900 notes of anything that's moved from its place in my room. It's not the same. 47 00:05:12,880 --> 00:05:15,550 I'm sick of... Dean, you'll know soon enough. 48 00:05:16,310 --> 00:05:17,750 I want to be treated like a woman. 49 00:05:18,410 --> 00:05:21,150 I want to know what it feels like to swoon in a man's arms. 50 00:05:21,410 --> 00:05:25,290 I thought you wanted to be kissed. I mean, how can you swoon and kiss at the 51 00:05:25,290 --> 00:05:26,290 same time? 52 00:05:26,570 --> 00:05:29,330 Well, you... I don't know. 53 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:31,910 Sarah, what if I never find out? 54 00:05:32,350 --> 00:05:35,970 What if I die an old maid in Avonlea without ever having been kissed? 55 00:05:36,890 --> 00:05:37,890 Or swooned. 56 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:15,180 And you too, Daniel. Look at the mess you've made for Mummy. Oh, my God. 57 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:24,440 Look what your son's done. 58 00:06:24,840 --> 00:06:25,980 Look at this mess. 59 00:06:26,340 --> 00:06:27,340 Mess, this? 60 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:29,980 I got a brood of incontinent pigs. 61 00:06:33,260 --> 00:06:35,720 That dog is possessed, I swear. 62 00:06:36,180 --> 00:06:38,300 It's inspiring to make my life a misery. 63 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:42,720 We'll take the devil over nature any day. One more foot of snow on that barn 64 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:43,720 roof, it'll collapse. 65 00:06:43,940 --> 00:06:48,940 I have been lugging children and wet laundry and pails around all day long. 66 00:06:48,940 --> 00:06:52,260 arms are about to snap off. Well, you don't need arms as much as you need a 67 00:06:52,260 --> 00:06:54,360 back. And mine, oof. Well, sell it. 68 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:56,940 Don't be silly. Arms are way more important than back. 69 00:06:57,520 --> 00:07:02,460 Janet, a back is like a chin. It's what defines a man. It's what makes us 70 00:07:02,460 --> 00:07:05,200 different to jellyfish. I mean, arms. Oh, well, arms are what? 71 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:06,439 Accessories, I suppose. 72 00:07:06,440 --> 00:07:07,440 Well... 73 00:07:16,170 --> 00:07:20,390 You're right, if I didn't have arms, I couldn't do that. 74 00:07:21,590 --> 00:07:22,590 What? 75 00:07:24,390 --> 00:07:27,030 I mean, I couldn't take dancing. 76 00:07:28,710 --> 00:07:29,710 Dancing? 77 00:07:30,330 --> 00:07:35,570 Oh, Alec, we haven't had a real night out since... I don't remember when. 78 00:07:36,430 --> 00:07:38,230 Well, my beauty, what do you say? 79 00:07:38,650 --> 00:07:42,270 We should be able to steal away for one evening. 80 00:07:42,690 --> 00:07:43,750 How romantic, Father. 81 00:07:47,210 --> 00:07:48,290 Surely you could knock. 82 00:07:48,670 --> 00:07:51,790 If you were to live up to your intentions, Father, I'd be more than 83 00:07:51,790 --> 00:07:52,790 babysit. 84 00:07:53,390 --> 00:07:56,570 Without a care in the world, you and Mother could stay out as late as you 85 00:07:56,570 --> 00:07:57,529 to. 86 00:07:57,530 --> 00:07:59,130 What a heavenly idea. 87 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:17,300 Father and father are going off to the White Sands tomorrow night, and I'm 88 00:08:17,300 --> 00:08:18,740 babysitting. Not me, you're not. 89 00:08:20,220 --> 00:08:23,660 Exactly. If you make yourself scarce, I won't tell if you won't. 90 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:25,960 Oh, Felicity, shame on you. 91 00:08:26,180 --> 00:08:27,180 Do we have a bargain? 92 00:08:27,260 --> 00:08:30,060 You could stay at our house. You could stay in a rabbit hole for all I care. 93 00:08:30,100 --> 00:08:31,100 Just don't be at home. 94 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:32,480 What's in it for me? 95 00:08:32,500 --> 00:08:33,500 A night of freedom. 96 00:08:33,900 --> 00:08:36,000 What's in it for you, Felicity? I know you're up to something. 97 00:08:37,580 --> 00:08:38,880 Oh, God. 98 00:08:40,059 --> 00:08:43,000 Felicity, don't be so juvenile. And don't be so stuck up and serious. 99 00:08:44,140 --> 00:08:47,420 If you tell your father that you're at my house and I tell my parents I'm at 100 00:08:47,420 --> 00:08:50,900 your house... Then we can go anywhere and do anything we want. We could go to 101 00:08:50,900 --> 00:08:53,900 the lighthouse and maybe see the ghost of the golden flea. 102 00:08:54,740 --> 00:08:55,760 But what about Gus? 103 00:08:56,560 --> 00:08:59,500 I'll bet Gus won't be there if Felicity has anything to do with it. 104 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:05,940 Oh, no, I do hesitate to leave you on your own now. 105 00:09:06,900 --> 00:09:09,260 Aunt Hattie, I'm old enough to stay by myself. 106 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:11,040 You are? 107 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:13,320 Well, all right. 108 00:09:14,500 --> 00:09:18,920 Besides, with Janet and Alex so close by, should you get lonely, you can 109 00:09:18,920 --> 00:09:20,240 stay there, can't you? 110 00:09:22,180 --> 00:09:23,780 Felicity, come in. 111 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:26,340 Hurry, don't let in the cold. 112 00:09:27,140 --> 00:09:28,140 Hello, Aunt Hattie. 113 00:09:45,260 --> 00:09:46,019 I'm so nervous. 114 00:09:46,020 --> 00:09:47,440 Will you take care of Cecily and Daniel? 115 00:09:47,660 --> 00:09:49,740 Of course, but you are taking a chance inviting God. 116 00:09:53,900 --> 00:09:54,900 Sarah, come with me. 117 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:58,000 Felicity, if you're too frightened to even ask him to dinner, how are you 118 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,000 to eat with him? 119 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:22,660 I heard your voice and I thought I was dreaming. 120 00:10:23,180 --> 00:10:24,500 I was in the neighborhood. 121 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:29,340 I mean, um, do you like beef? 122 00:10:30,460 --> 00:10:33,340 Well, it doesn't have to be beef, really. Not everyone likes beef. 123 00:10:34,260 --> 00:10:38,280 If you'd like to, would you like to come to dinner tomorrow night? 124 00:10:39,480 --> 00:10:40,480 Sure. 125 00:10:41,020 --> 00:10:42,540 What time would your mother expect me? 126 00:10:43,220 --> 00:10:44,220 My mother. 127 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:48,060 You're probably working, aren't you? No. It's my night off. 128 00:10:48,820 --> 00:10:50,060 Well, you might have other plans. 129 00:10:50,460 --> 00:10:51,520 I never turned down a meal. 130 00:10:52,020 --> 00:10:53,020 Oh. 131 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:54,320 God. 132 00:10:55,360 --> 00:10:56,360 Fine. 133 00:10:56,820 --> 00:10:57,820 Oh, wonderful. 134 00:10:58,260 --> 00:10:59,340 Six o 'clock, then. 135 00:11:00,280 --> 00:11:01,280 Six and a half. 136 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:09,440 I don't know what's possessed you for. 137 00:11:11,020 --> 00:11:12,680 You're making eyes at me all day. 138 00:11:13,610 --> 00:11:17,770 I said to you, really, Janet, don't go putting nonsense in the girl's head. 139 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:19,970 Good night, Felix. 140 00:11:20,530 --> 00:11:22,890 Yes, you behave yourself with the pettibones, huh? Yes. 141 00:11:25,010 --> 00:11:29,050 You must be imagining things, Father. Mr. Pettibone doesn't let us get away 142 00:11:29,050 --> 00:11:30,370 anything. It's worse than here. 143 00:11:30,810 --> 00:11:31,810 Good. Good night. 144 00:11:33,990 --> 00:11:37,770 Oh, yes, Felicity. When you give Daniel his bottle, be sure and rub his back 145 00:11:37,770 --> 00:11:40,130 afterwards because if he has any gas at all, he won't sleep. 146 00:11:41,230 --> 00:11:44,370 Oh, and don't, for heaven's sakes, jiggle him. I won't. 147 00:11:44,850 --> 00:11:48,190 And make sure he's in bed no later than 7 .30. Yes, Mother. 148 00:11:48,410 --> 00:11:50,510 And don't let him suck his thumb. 149 00:11:51,150 --> 00:11:53,130 Oh, and... Good night. 150 00:11:57,210 --> 00:11:58,550 Cecily, they're gone. Hurry. 151 00:12:01,690 --> 00:12:02,690 Hurry. 152 00:12:04,290 --> 00:12:07,950 All right, I'm going. But remember, you promised to help me with my mathematics 153 00:12:07,950 --> 00:12:09,230 for two months. Yes. 154 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:11,000 I promise I promise I promise 155 00:12:43,530 --> 00:12:44,530 I can't decide. 156 00:12:49,090 --> 00:12:50,170 Will this do? 157 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:53,310 And how do you look absolutely resplendent? 158 00:12:54,430 --> 00:12:56,610 Now, Sarah, you mustn't be excessive. 159 00:12:58,870 --> 00:13:01,450 After all, it is only a... A business dinner. 160 00:13:01,830 --> 00:13:03,110 Oh, yes, quite. 161 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:17,560 What? 162 00:13:17,980 --> 00:13:21,360 Aunt Hattie, you wouldn't mind if Bethel and Daniel stayed to keep me company, 163 00:13:21,440 --> 00:13:21,979 would you? 164 00:13:21,980 --> 00:13:23,460 Oh, what a good idea. 165 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:26,840 Where's Melissa Day? Oh, Lord. 166 00:13:27,460 --> 00:13:31,740 Well, I hope there's enough supper for everyone. 167 00:13:32,080 --> 00:13:33,080 I don't know. 168 00:13:34,620 --> 00:13:35,940 Great Josephette. 169 00:13:36,760 --> 00:13:38,760 Calm yourself, children. 170 00:13:39,740 --> 00:13:40,740 Calm yourself. 171 00:13:45,320 --> 00:13:46,320 Just a minute. 172 00:13:58,440 --> 00:14:04,980 Uh -oh. 173 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:07,040 Forgot my manners. 174 00:14:08,220 --> 00:14:10,600 Wouldn't want your father hearing me doing something so disrespectful. 175 00:14:12,260 --> 00:14:13,780 My father isn't home. 176 00:14:15,110 --> 00:14:16,110 Oh. 177 00:14:18,850 --> 00:14:20,210 Sure is quiet around here. 178 00:14:36,010 --> 00:14:38,390 Jeff, you and... Me. 179 00:14:40,070 --> 00:14:42,670 Everyone else had an urgent plan that came up at the last minute. 180 00:14:43,690 --> 00:14:45,510 I couldn't bear to inconvenience you guys. 181 00:14:53,550 --> 00:14:59,890 You know, I think that you are more radiant now than the day I married you. 182 00:15:01,110 --> 00:15:05,830 Well, Alec, maybe that's because I'm married to a man like you. 183 00:15:06,150 --> 00:15:08,490 Who gave you four wild children. 184 00:15:08,930 --> 00:15:11,890 Oh, but they're very good -looking children, Alec. I mean, they could have 185 00:15:11,890 --> 00:15:12,890 wild and... 186 00:15:13,190 --> 00:15:14,330 Hideously ugly. No. 187 00:15:15,590 --> 00:15:16,990 Not with a mother like you. 188 00:15:29,670 --> 00:15:30,850 Would you like some more beef? 189 00:15:31,390 --> 00:15:32,390 Uh, yeah. 190 00:15:32,630 --> 00:15:33,630 Please. 191 00:15:34,450 --> 00:15:36,610 Uh, you had to know it was my favorite. 192 00:15:37,190 --> 00:15:39,550 Better than Chef Pierre can cook up over at the White Sun. 193 00:15:39,890 --> 00:15:40,950 How thoughtful of you. 194 00:15:41,770 --> 00:15:44,490 The potatoes. Uh, yes, please. 195 00:15:44,850 --> 00:15:45,850 The carrots. 196 00:15:46,210 --> 00:15:50,790 Not to mention that you look a darn sight prettier in an apron. 197 00:15:51,530 --> 00:15:53,850 Oh, they're my favorite vegetable. 198 00:15:55,230 --> 00:15:57,370 Also my favorite, yeah. 199 00:15:58,910 --> 00:16:00,170 And parsnips. 200 00:16:03,910 --> 00:16:07,530 Uh, did I tell you how much I like your hair up? 201 00:16:47,180 --> 00:16:50,020 Alec, I'd never agree to that, and you know it. 202 00:16:54,740 --> 00:16:58,140 So you see, it turns the plot 360 degrees. 203 00:16:58,420 --> 00:17:00,780 Oh, that's positively ingenious. 204 00:17:01,100 --> 00:17:03,080 A romantic liaison with a handsome neighbor. 205 00:17:03,460 --> 00:17:04,880 Ah, interesting. 206 00:17:07,980 --> 00:17:10,800 Oh, Alec. 207 00:17:11,819 --> 00:17:13,440 Alec, the positive. 208 00:17:14,119 --> 00:17:16,099 Improper. That's what I call it. 209 00:17:18,589 --> 00:17:19,589 Improper. 210 00:17:20,770 --> 00:17:23,010 Inelegant. And inequivocably flat. 211 00:17:23,730 --> 00:17:30,010 Oh, without adjectives, it's like... Janet, 212 00:17:30,270 --> 00:17:32,350 Alec, are you out? For criticism. 213 00:17:32,690 --> 00:17:33,549 Good evening. 214 00:17:33,550 --> 00:17:36,450 You certainly know how to dish it out quite very well. 215 00:17:36,650 --> 00:17:41,610 But can you take it? That's what I want to know. I'm sorry, but will we stop 216 00:17:41,610 --> 00:17:42,610 acting like children? 217 00:17:42,890 --> 00:17:43,890 Children? 218 00:17:44,110 --> 00:17:45,110 Children. 219 00:17:45,610 --> 00:17:46,610 Children. 220 00:17:46,940 --> 00:17:48,420 You're watching mine. 221 00:17:48,640 --> 00:17:49,640 You're watching mine. 222 00:17:50,460 --> 00:17:51,660 Teddy, I'm sorry. 223 00:17:51,900 --> 00:17:55,600 It was only meant as constructive criticism. Surely you can see there are 224 00:17:55,600 --> 00:17:57,480 many adjectives. Teddy, please. 225 00:17:57,820 --> 00:18:01,120 One night out after something like two years ruined. 226 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:04,860 It's not like Felicity let the children get away with murder. 227 00:18:05,760 --> 00:18:07,700 She's usually so on top of everything. 228 00:18:19,590 --> 00:18:21,770 Father, you won't believe what we heard. 229 00:18:22,050 --> 00:18:23,310 For your sake, Izzy. 230 00:18:23,770 --> 00:18:24,770 I hope I do. 231 00:18:31,270 --> 00:18:32,270 Nate, 232 00:18:33,530 --> 00:18:39,890 hot bear. 233 00:18:40,230 --> 00:18:41,230 More wood still? 234 00:18:42,050 --> 00:18:43,050 No, no. 235 00:18:58,679 --> 00:18:59,619 That's all right. 236 00:18:59,620 --> 00:19:01,480 Coffee's cooling down, huh? 237 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:03,040 Oh, but this is your best shirt. 238 00:19:04,580 --> 00:19:05,580 It's fine. 239 00:19:05,900 --> 00:19:08,220 Really. Well, don't you need it for work tomorrow? 240 00:19:09,620 --> 00:19:10,620 Uh -huh. 241 00:19:13,780 --> 00:19:15,480 Coffee stains if you don't get it out quickly. 242 00:19:41,420 --> 00:19:42,420 All right, what's going on? 243 00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:43,600 You're home. 244 00:19:44,300 --> 00:19:45,560 Mr. King, sir. 245 00:19:46,100 --> 00:19:47,100 Gus Pike. 246 00:19:47,660 --> 00:19:51,500 I want to know just what business it is of yours to be here with Felicity 247 00:19:51,500 --> 00:19:52,560 unbeknownst to us. 248 00:19:52,760 --> 00:19:53,760 I asked him, Father. 249 00:19:54,340 --> 00:19:58,880 Felicity, how could you be so irresponsible to ship our babies off 250 00:19:58,880 --> 00:19:59,880 night? 251 00:19:59,900 --> 00:20:03,400 Mr. King, it's not what it... You'd better get out of that house. 252 00:20:03,780 --> 00:20:04,780 Now. 253 00:20:14,090 --> 00:20:15,370 And that's for you, young lady. 254 00:20:31,450 --> 00:20:32,930 I never get to be alone. 255 00:20:33,170 --> 00:20:34,990 Oh, Felicity, that's not the point. 256 00:20:35,650 --> 00:20:36,890 We trusted you. 257 00:20:38,310 --> 00:20:39,970 We brought you up to be responsible. 258 00:20:40,350 --> 00:20:41,990 I told you, nothing happened. 259 00:20:42,290 --> 00:20:43,290 Have respect. 260 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:46,760 For us, for yourself, for the moral code of this community. 261 00:20:46,960 --> 00:20:48,120 Why can't you believe me? 262 00:20:48,400 --> 00:20:49,400 Believe what? 263 00:20:49,960 --> 00:20:52,020 The lie about your babysitting the children? 264 00:20:52,340 --> 00:20:56,420 Or the lie you had your brother tell us? Or the lie... Alec. You had the 265 00:20:56,420 --> 00:20:59,500 Pettibone children tell us? Or the lie you had Sarah tell? 266 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:00,760 Alec. 267 00:21:00,820 --> 00:21:04,820 Everything you have done tonight has been a lie. Now, why should I believe 268 00:21:04,820 --> 00:21:05,799 now? 269 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:07,240 We didn't do anything. 270 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,920 We just wanted to spend some time together. 271 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:12,860 We just wanted to be together. Is that so terrible? 272 00:21:13,390 --> 00:21:17,170 Well, your freedom is a thing of the past, young lady. If I catch you so much 273 00:21:17,170 --> 00:21:20,790 speaking with Gus Pike, even thinking about him, I'll... Doesn't anybody 274 00:21:20,790 --> 00:21:21,790 understand? 275 00:21:28,870 --> 00:21:29,870 It's awful. 276 00:21:30,570 --> 00:21:31,930 How could I be such a fool? 277 00:21:33,130 --> 00:21:37,250 I've got to apologize to Gus, but I'm not permitted to see him or even speak 278 00:21:37,250 --> 00:21:38,250 him. 279 00:21:38,390 --> 00:21:40,290 He may never want to speak to me again. 280 00:21:41,649 --> 00:21:44,370 They're the lowest moment of my entire life. 281 00:21:46,370 --> 00:21:47,610 You'll have to write Gus a letter. 282 00:21:47,850 --> 00:21:49,050 But it'll be so feeble. 283 00:21:49,730 --> 00:21:50,870 I mean, what do I say? 284 00:21:51,650 --> 00:21:54,430 Dear Gus, I'm so sorry I lied to you too. 285 00:21:55,390 --> 00:21:56,470 He'll laugh at it anyway. 286 00:21:57,010 --> 00:21:58,010 Not if it's heartfelt. 287 00:22:00,330 --> 00:22:01,330 Dearest Gus. 288 00:22:14,060 --> 00:22:16,080 Well, well, well. A secret message, perhaps? 289 00:22:17,300 --> 00:22:20,400 Is there any reason we all can't be privy to it, Miss Stanley? 290 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:22,620 It's nothing, sir, really. 291 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:24,460 Let us be the judge of that. 292 00:22:25,840 --> 00:22:27,200 Would you please read it to the class? 293 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:38,500 My dearest Gus. 294 00:22:41,320 --> 00:22:43,860 My heart is breaking at the thought of never speaking to you again. 295 00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:47,640 I quiver at the thought of your hand touching mine. 296 00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:51,380 I apologize from the very depths of my soul. 297 00:22:53,180 --> 00:22:55,420 I must speak with you through an intermediary. 298 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:00,520 Intermediary, indeed. 299 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:03,760 Who, I wonder? 300 00:23:05,220 --> 00:23:06,220 Please go on. 301 00:23:07,360 --> 00:23:08,620 Mr. Pettibone, sir. 302 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:20,200 Please forgive my reckless adventure. 303 00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:23,200 Reckless is misspelled. 304 00:23:24,820 --> 00:23:28,920 Perhaps, Miss Stanley, you will do me the honor of staying after school. You 305 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:32,780 will write an essay on how reckless ventures most often end in disaster. 306 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:35,120 Yes, sir. 307 00:23:38,920 --> 00:23:40,660 Isn't that right, Miss King? 308 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:10,700 First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes... Push it. 309 00:24:12,680 --> 00:24:13,680 Straight home. 310 00:24:18,040 --> 00:24:19,040 Miss Stanley? 311 00:24:29,180 --> 00:24:31,080 Have you got a good start on your assignment? 312 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:32,480 Yes, sir. 313 00:24:33,860 --> 00:24:34,860 Then you may go. 314 00:24:36,240 --> 00:24:40,060 Since you're so adept at delivering letters, perhaps you could deliver this 315 00:24:40,060 --> 00:24:41,540 to your aunt. 316 00:24:44,280 --> 00:24:45,580 It's about my reprimand. 317 00:24:47,800 --> 00:24:48,699 Please, sir. 318 00:24:48,700 --> 00:24:49,960 Please, just give it to your aunt. 319 00:25:07,950 --> 00:25:08,950 I don't care what they say. 320 00:25:09,310 --> 00:25:12,190 They can't keep us apart. Quiver at the thought. How romantic. 321 00:25:12,670 --> 00:25:19,330 Well, I suppose that... I respect your father, 322 00:25:19,450 --> 00:25:20,450 Felicity. 323 00:25:20,470 --> 00:25:21,830 But he don't respect me. 324 00:25:22,510 --> 00:25:24,850 And I ain't coming around to King Farm till I change it. 325 00:25:25,310 --> 00:25:27,370 But, Gus, I... That's just the way I feel. 326 00:25:28,630 --> 00:25:30,270 You're afraid of my father, aren't you? 327 00:25:30,590 --> 00:25:32,090 No, Felicity, I'm not. 328 00:25:32,390 --> 00:25:35,430 But I'm not so foolish as you've been, making up all them stories. 329 00:25:36,270 --> 00:25:37,270 You're a coward. 330 00:25:41,450 --> 00:25:43,630 afraid of is ruining my chances with you. 331 00:25:44,770 --> 00:25:46,170 We have to lay low now. 332 00:25:47,670 --> 00:25:50,990 That's what your father said, and that's what we have to do. 333 00:25:52,830 --> 00:25:54,050 You're right to be afraid. 334 00:25:54,710 --> 00:25:57,350 If my father doesn't shoo you away, I will. 335 00:26:00,850 --> 00:26:02,330 I think, Sarah, Mr. 336 00:26:02,530 --> 00:26:05,090 King was looking for an excuse to separate me and Felicity. 337 00:26:05,950 --> 00:26:09,430 He doesn't think I'm good enough for her, and I'm not. 338 00:26:11,690 --> 00:26:15,210 I mean, I don't know why she acted like she liked me in the first place. 339 00:26:15,430 --> 00:26:17,570 Gus, she worships the ground you walk on. 340 00:26:19,570 --> 00:26:20,570 Really? 341 00:26:22,250 --> 00:26:23,410 You're just saying that. 342 00:26:23,850 --> 00:26:24,990 I like you, Gus. 343 00:26:27,650 --> 00:26:28,650 Why shouldn't she? 344 00:26:30,970 --> 00:26:35,310 You know, I had my cop set for Felicity a long time ago. 345 00:26:38,570 --> 00:26:40,150 Somehow I got to set things right. 346 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:42,160 I know you will, God. 347 00:26:44,400 --> 00:26:45,400 See you later. 348 00:26:55,060 --> 00:26:57,300 What if I were to add a tragic romance? 349 00:26:58,260 --> 00:27:02,160 Say, with a handsome neighbor who happens into her life, then you see 350 00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:04,040 torn between reason and passion. Oh, yes! 351 00:27:04,620 --> 00:27:05,620 Oh, 352 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,940 that's a great idea! 353 00:27:08,300 --> 00:27:09,239 Oh, hello, Sarah. 354 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:11,040 Are you delivering the post now? 355 00:27:11,260 --> 00:27:12,260 Ah, yes. 356 00:27:16,680 --> 00:27:17,680 Aunt Petty? 357 00:27:19,860 --> 00:27:22,920 It all started out quite innocently. 358 00:27:23,900 --> 00:27:27,760 I want you to understand that it was all for Felicity's sake. 359 00:27:29,260 --> 00:27:31,320 Mr. Pettybone asked me to give this to you. 360 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:34,220 Don't judge me too harshly. 361 00:27:35,800 --> 00:27:37,640 Don't worry, Sarah. 362 00:27:38,580 --> 00:27:42,080 Hardly consider Mr. Pitybone the best arbiter of good conduct. 363 00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:44,600 Note on your conduct, Sarah? 364 00:27:45,780 --> 00:27:47,160 My dear Miss King. 365 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:52,240 Oh, Hattie, this isn't about Sarah at all. 366 00:28:00,620 --> 00:28:02,380 What the riddle? Listen to this. 367 00:28:03,950 --> 00:28:07,730 As a bee longs for honey, so do I long for your forgiveness. 368 00:28:08,450 --> 00:28:09,450 That's sweet. 369 00:28:10,410 --> 00:28:13,110 I suffer interminably, no comma. 370 00:28:13,390 --> 00:28:14,630 I await your reply. 371 00:28:16,550 --> 00:28:19,630 Well, suffer on, Mr. Pettibone. 372 00:28:20,010 --> 00:28:24,210 The poor man is trying desperately to apologize. 373 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:30,950 He's neither poor, Olivia, nor is he much of a man, as far as I can discern. 374 00:28:37,070 --> 00:28:40,250 I don't think I'm wrong on that, Janet. I mean, Gus Pike has always seemed like 375 00:28:40,250 --> 00:28:44,230 a decent young fellow, but it takes two to dance. I've come to the conclusion 376 00:28:44,230 --> 00:28:45,230 that they're both at fault. 377 00:28:45,470 --> 00:28:47,210 Well, Alec, they're in love. 378 00:28:48,010 --> 00:28:52,750 When you're in love, you do silly things. She is too young to be in love. 379 00:28:52,750 --> 00:28:53,750 not prepared. 380 00:28:54,810 --> 00:28:55,810 You're not prepared? 381 00:28:57,450 --> 00:28:59,850 Huh? To let your daughter grow up. 382 00:29:00,050 --> 00:29:01,050 No, I... 383 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:07,780 You can't protect your little girl forever. 384 00:29:08,900 --> 00:29:14,800 I mean, we've got to let her make mistakes, or else she'll never learn 385 00:29:15,140 --> 00:29:18,400 Look, if she's old enough to be inviting boys for dinner and gallivanting 386 00:29:18,400 --> 00:29:25,120 around, then I'm... Well, you're not ready to be put out to pasture yet, if 387 00:29:25,120 --> 00:29:26,120 that's what you're worried about. 388 00:29:29,140 --> 00:29:30,560 I don't know. 389 00:29:42,730 --> 00:29:43,730 I've been thinking. 390 00:29:45,610 --> 00:29:46,610 You're right. 391 00:29:46,710 --> 00:29:48,110 I was too harsh, Sarah. 392 00:29:49,850 --> 00:29:51,210 Maybe you should talk to Felicity. 393 00:29:52,310 --> 00:29:53,570 Put my foot in it again? 394 00:29:56,750 --> 00:30:03,410 Sarah, could you... Would you write one of those letters yours to 395 00:30:03,410 --> 00:30:04,410 Felicity for me? 396 00:30:05,550 --> 00:30:06,610 Not you too. 397 00:30:09,170 --> 00:30:10,550 Can't stand her being angry. 398 00:30:16,590 --> 00:30:17,890 Please? All right. 399 00:30:19,450 --> 00:30:20,450 Let's see. 400 00:30:20,510 --> 00:30:23,170 Uncle Alec and Aunt Janet usually go to bed quite early. 401 00:30:24,970 --> 00:30:27,590 A love letter delivered under the cover of darkness. 402 00:31:04,940 --> 00:31:06,800 Doc! I have something for you. 403 00:31:07,240 --> 00:31:08,240 I'll come down. 404 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:09,320 No. 405 00:31:10,020 --> 00:31:11,020 I have a letter. 406 00:31:41,450 --> 00:31:45,290 Begging your pardon, sir, but you misread what happened last night. 407 00:31:45,930 --> 00:31:50,130 Look, you may be able to put something over on my daughter. She's young and 408 00:31:50,130 --> 00:31:51,530 innocent, but you can't do it to me. 409 00:31:52,790 --> 00:31:53,930 Whoa there, Mr. King. 410 00:31:55,790 --> 00:31:59,390 I do like your daughter, but I assure you I have only the best intentions. 411 00:31:59,630 --> 00:32:02,570 Oh, I know all about your intentions. I was young once myself. 412 00:32:03,690 --> 00:32:07,670 Sir, can't we step inside and sort this out reasonably? 413 00:32:09,939 --> 00:32:12,920 Father. To let you into my house with my daughter, you must think I'm a bloody 414 00:32:12,920 --> 00:32:14,320 fool. Father, don't hurt him. 415 00:32:15,660 --> 00:32:18,540 Look, you get back into the house right now and cover yourself up, girl. 416 00:32:19,380 --> 00:32:24,120 And you, you better get off my property right now before I do something I may 417 00:32:24,120 --> 00:32:25,120 regret. 418 00:32:26,680 --> 00:32:27,680 Yes, sir. 419 00:32:30,560 --> 00:32:31,560 Gus! 420 00:32:32,860 --> 00:32:33,860 I hate you! 421 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:36,820 You humiliated me to the bone! 422 00:32:37,580 --> 00:32:39,860 I'm disowning myself and this entire family forever. 423 00:32:46,740 --> 00:32:48,900 I tell you, Sarah, we made a mess of it. 424 00:32:49,920 --> 00:32:50,920 Why? 425 00:32:51,500 --> 00:32:55,580 Well, there's Sarah, you see, so you're acting as good between us, managed to 426 00:32:55,580 --> 00:32:56,960 complicate matters even further. 427 00:32:57,420 --> 00:33:01,480 Let this be a lesson to you. I suppose this means I won't be running any more 428 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,560 letters back and forth between you and Mr. Pettibone? 429 00:33:03,860 --> 00:33:08,440 Oh, sh... Sarah Stanley, such impudence. Could everybody just stop fighting? 430 00:33:10,660 --> 00:33:11,660 Please. 431 00:33:21,180 --> 00:33:23,180 What I'll do, respect, Miss King. 432 00:33:24,320 --> 00:33:27,420 I never knew till now how hot -headed your family could be. 433 00:33:29,340 --> 00:33:31,740 Love seems to bring out the worst in all of us. 434 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:35,080 Doesn't it, Miss Ken? 435 00:33:38,920 --> 00:33:44,600 I'd almost rather not be in love. It means I have to give up my good name. 436 00:33:46,660 --> 00:33:48,040 I don't know which I'd choose. 437 00:33:50,020 --> 00:33:54,980 Being able to share my heart with someone or 438 00:33:54,980 --> 00:33:59,360 being able to hold my head up high to my neighbors. 439 00:34:03,219 --> 00:34:04,520 Watch what you do with that gun. 440 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:10,320 Oh, you're wise for your years, you are, Gunspike. 441 00:34:13,520 --> 00:34:15,760 If I have my way, you won't have to choose. 442 00:34:33,710 --> 00:34:35,510 You look more upset than I thought. 443 00:34:36,070 --> 00:34:37,550 Eddie, what can I do for you? 444 00:34:38,429 --> 00:34:44,190 Alec, why in heaven's name are you being so bullish with Gus? 445 00:34:44,429 --> 00:34:47,750 Well, you don't have a 16 -year -old daughter to worry about, do you? 446 00:34:48,290 --> 00:34:53,489 Well, if you ask me, it's a clear case of the pot calling the kettle black. 447 00:34:55,150 --> 00:34:57,050 Now, what is that supposed to mean? 448 00:34:57,290 --> 00:34:58,290 Just this. 449 00:34:58,590 --> 00:35:01,470 As I recall, you once found yourself in... 450 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:04,880 Much the same predicament with the Reverend Ward, did you not? 451 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:10,640 Back then, when you were pursuing Janet over Hill and Dale like some mad bull 452 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:13,520 terrier. Now, hold on. Janet pursued me. 453 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:19,720 We all know that Janet was flighty, somewhat less than proper, perhaps, 454 00:35:19,720 --> 00:35:22,360 There was nothing improper about Janet's behavior. 455 00:35:23,000 --> 00:35:26,980 Poor girl was just madly in love with me. 456 00:35:27,880 --> 00:35:29,080 Oh, well, then. 457 00:35:30,540 --> 00:35:34,400 Why would you think any the less of your daughter than you did of your wife? 458 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:38,740 You needn't worry about Gus, Pike. 459 00:35:39,460 --> 00:35:43,440 He's a gentleman, through and through to the very core of his being. 460 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:45,940 I'll stick my reputation on it. 461 00:35:46,380 --> 00:35:50,320 Well, he's certainly more of a gentleman than you ever were at that age. 462 00:35:50,640 --> 00:35:51,740 Now, wait a minute. 463 00:35:52,040 --> 00:35:53,660 I remember it well. 464 00:36:09,040 --> 00:36:13,180 as Mr. Pettibone, but Jasper would dearly love some male accompaniment and 465 00:36:13,180 --> 00:36:15,660 hopefully somebody older than three months. 466 00:36:16,060 --> 00:36:19,580 In that case, I accept your dinner invitation. Oh, good. 467 00:36:20,180 --> 00:36:21,180 Here we are. 468 00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:24,720 As luck would have it, my children will be at the King's. I wasn't looking 469 00:36:24,720 --> 00:36:25,860 forward to a lonely evening. 470 00:36:26,220 --> 00:36:28,940 Oh, well, rest assured you won't be lonely for a minute. 471 00:36:29,520 --> 00:36:30,580 Well, see you tonight. 472 00:36:41,190 --> 00:36:43,930 Oh, Olivia, what a surprise. 473 00:36:45,370 --> 00:36:47,590 And how is our Montgomery today? 474 00:36:48,550 --> 00:36:49,550 He's fine. 475 00:36:50,390 --> 00:36:53,110 I did drop by to invite you to dinner tonight, Hattie. 476 00:36:53,750 --> 00:36:56,750 Jasper's away, and the baby's been asking for you. 477 00:36:57,010 --> 00:36:59,810 Oh, well, you don't speak yet, do you, my boy? 478 00:37:00,550 --> 00:37:04,570 So how could she possibly know that you miss your favorite aunt? 479 00:37:05,110 --> 00:37:06,550 Mother's intuition, I guess. 480 00:37:09,740 --> 00:37:10,740 I can't stand this anymore. 481 00:37:11,540 --> 00:37:13,200 I'm living in this fistful. 482 00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:17,220 Every move I make is subject to mother and father's scrutiny. 483 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:21,660 They pushed us away and made me look like a jellyfish. 484 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:25,500 I'm running away, and you're going to help me. 485 00:37:38,380 --> 00:37:39,540 You mean you'll be very happy. 486 00:37:45,060 --> 00:37:46,620 Thank you, Felix, for your trouble. 487 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:51,820 It's customary to give your valet a tip. 488 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:54,060 All right, Felix, here's a tip. 489 00:37:55,060 --> 00:37:56,320 Don't brush your teeth with a brick. 490 00:38:11,120 --> 00:38:12,320 to believe that you don't want me. 491 00:38:13,960 --> 00:38:16,500 I lugged my thing all the way out here. 492 00:38:17,520 --> 00:38:19,500 It's not that I don't want your felicity. 493 00:38:20,480 --> 00:38:22,140 You know how I feel about you. 494 00:38:22,580 --> 00:38:23,860 It's just not right. 495 00:38:25,300 --> 00:38:27,320 We have to respect your father's wishes. 496 00:38:28,740 --> 00:38:30,020 My father's wishes? 497 00:38:31,160 --> 00:38:32,500 What about our wishes? 498 00:38:34,140 --> 00:38:37,320 I just want us to have some time to ourselves. 499 00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:40,320 To be able to be by ourselves. 500 00:38:43,800 --> 00:38:45,400 Obviously, that's not what you want. 501 00:38:52,240 --> 00:38:53,400 It is, Felicity. 502 00:38:55,300 --> 00:38:56,840 I want everything you want. 503 00:39:03,700 --> 00:39:05,060 You're amazing, you know that? 504 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:09,300 Cooked up that harebrained dinner scheme. 505 00:39:10,580 --> 00:39:11,600 Defied your parents. 506 00:39:12,220 --> 00:39:13,760 Lied to half of Avonlea. 507 00:39:14,380 --> 00:39:15,760 Ran away from home. 508 00:39:19,240 --> 00:39:20,980 All so you could be alone with me. 509 00:39:23,880 --> 00:39:24,880 Now we're alone. 510 00:39:26,220 --> 00:39:27,620 I'm about to throw you out. 511 00:40:20,350 --> 00:40:21,350 Olivia? 512 00:40:25,110 --> 00:40:26,110 Jasper? 513 00:40:31,970 --> 00:40:38,870 It seems we're the only ones here, 514 00:40:38,990 --> 00:40:39,990 madam. 515 00:40:43,490 --> 00:40:44,490 Olivia? 516 00:41:19,529 --> 00:41:20,529 It's a ruse. 517 00:41:20,710 --> 00:41:25,250 How could she? A trap set by my very own sister. Now, don't go flying off the 518 00:41:25,250 --> 00:41:27,670 handle again, Hetty. Please, look me in the eye. 519 00:41:29,130 --> 00:41:30,770 I'm sorry I offended you. 520 00:41:32,770 --> 00:41:35,110 Oh, you're sorry, are you? 521 00:41:36,490 --> 00:41:38,170 I miss our talks. 522 00:41:39,510 --> 00:41:42,170 Our friendship has broadened in scope beyond mere literature. 523 00:41:43,210 --> 00:41:44,210 Hetty, please. 524 00:41:44,270 --> 00:41:46,790 If it makes you feel better, I re -read my book. 525 00:41:48,710 --> 00:41:51,170 And you were right. I got the plot all wrong. 526 00:41:51,590 --> 00:41:53,230 Oh, it's not all wrong. 527 00:41:53,790 --> 00:41:55,470 It's one of your best -in -facts. 528 00:41:55,870 --> 00:41:57,570 No, mine was all wrong. 529 00:42:03,730 --> 00:42:10,230 Aunt Olivia, I 530 00:42:10,230 --> 00:42:12,310 do want the truth. 531 00:42:14,370 --> 00:42:15,890 When I fall in love... 532 00:42:16,780 --> 00:42:18,220 Will all this trouble come my way? 533 00:42:18,660 --> 00:42:19,660 Oh, Vera. 534 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:24,540 Nothing of real worth ever comes completely without pain. 535 00:42:26,940 --> 00:42:27,940 You know what, though? 536 00:42:29,000 --> 00:42:31,640 You always remember the love more than the pain. 537 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:33,720 Really? Mm -hmm. 538 00:42:34,020 --> 00:42:36,880 You'll just have to take my word for it for a little while, I guess. 539 00:42:43,580 --> 00:42:45,340 Let's talk about this mind to mind. 540 00:42:48,950 --> 00:42:52,170 When a man decides... No. 541 00:42:54,510 --> 00:43:00,810 When she's grown up and she's old enough... No. 542 00:43:02,210 --> 00:43:03,210 Oui. 543 00:43:07,410 --> 00:43:08,410 I got my own play. 544 00:43:09,650 --> 00:43:11,930 I'm holding down two jobs and furthering my schooling. 545 00:43:12,510 --> 00:43:13,770 I read books at night, too. 546 00:43:14,350 --> 00:43:15,350 Books about the world. 547 00:43:17,010 --> 00:43:18,010 I honor value. 548 00:43:18,480 --> 00:43:21,380 And I value honor more than most everything else. 549 00:43:22,520 --> 00:43:26,160 I... I'm coming to you with my head held high and not like a thief in the night. 550 00:43:27,340 --> 00:43:30,820 I... I 551 00:43:30,820 --> 00:43:36,300 want to see your daughter, Felicity. 552 00:43:37,920 --> 00:43:38,920 In the open. 553 00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:41,040 And with your blessing. 554 00:44:02,700 --> 00:44:05,520 Now, are you two going to come in for some hot cider, or are you going to 555 00:44:05,520 --> 00:44:07,180 out here and whisper in each other's ear? 556 00:44:09,480 --> 00:44:10,480 Hmm. 557 00:44:11,620 --> 00:44:12,620 Thoughtless mutt. 558 00:44:20,160 --> 00:44:21,160 Oh, 559 00:44:22,660 --> 00:44:25,500 I suppose I have been overreacting all along. 560 00:44:25,740 --> 00:44:28,460 After all, we were once young and in love. 561 00:44:30,200 --> 00:44:31,360 What do you mean? 562 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:40,740 Tell me, when we were courting, was I ever anything 563 00:44:40,740 --> 00:44:41,740 but a gentleman? 564 00:44:42,080 --> 00:44:43,080 Oh, no. 565 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:45,420 No, you were a perfect gentleman. 566 00:44:45,860 --> 00:44:46,860 Thank you. 567 00:44:47,120 --> 00:44:48,880 You drove me crazy.