1 00:00:56,749 --> 00:00:59,249 Dearest Bea, I wish I had more news, 2 00:00:59,249 --> 00:01:00,649 but mostly I'm just at work. 3 00:01:01,992 --> 00:01:03,879 Everyone complains about the prices, 4 00:01:03,879 --> 00:01:05,286 but Awa's counter is doing well. 5 00:01:12,043 --> 00:01:13,088 Go on. 6 00:01:19,203 --> 00:01:20,727 Edith! 7 00:01:20,727 --> 00:01:23,249 Oh, you're back and looking so well. 8 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:25,569 Are you feeling better? 9 00:01:25,569 --> 00:01:28,599 So much better that I thought I should come in. 10 00:01:28,599 --> 00:01:29,889 Our bookkeeper's signed up, you know? 11 00:01:29,889 --> 00:01:31,729 Your husband will love it too. 12 00:01:31,729 --> 00:01:32,562 Thank you. 13 00:01:34,679 --> 00:01:36,889 Our new cologne, very popular. 14 00:01:36,889 --> 00:01:38,789 Oh, how impolite. 15 00:01:38,789 --> 00:01:41,959 This is my sister-in-law, Richard's wife, Edith. 16 00:01:41,959 --> 00:01:46,389 I mean Mrs. Smith, and this is Ms. Kokiri. 17 00:01:46,389 --> 00:01:47,569 Good to make your acquaintance. 18 00:01:47,569 --> 00:01:48,402 And yours. 19 00:01:49,517 --> 00:01:50,969 I just need to go get something. 20 00:01:53,259 --> 00:01:54,849 Is she all right? 21 00:01:54,849 --> 00:01:56,369 She looks a bit peaky. 22 00:01:56,369 --> 00:01:58,358 Just a bit of tummy trouble. 23 00:01:58,358 --> 00:01:59,539 Yes, there's a bit of it around 24 00:01:59,539 --> 00:02:03,169 with the overpriced lamb which turns out to be mutton 25 00:02:03,169 --> 00:02:04,229 or even horse. 26 00:02:05,739 --> 00:02:07,805 It is hard times, 27 00:02:07,805 --> 00:02:09,799 but we must make the best of things. 28 00:02:09,799 --> 00:02:11,599 Some people have a knack for that. 29 00:02:12,789 --> 00:02:14,510 It's lovely to see Edith so well. 30 00:02:14,510 --> 00:02:17,212 I really believe she might be cured. 31 00:02:22,018 --> 00:02:25,389 But, you probably don't want to hear about sickness. 32 00:02:25,389 --> 00:02:28,809 I hope you are well and Charles and Manaaki. 33 00:02:28,809 --> 00:02:30,619 Do you hear from them at all? 34 00:02:44,369 --> 00:02:46,556 How are the headaches, sergeant? 35 00:02:46,556 --> 00:02:47,456 They go on, sir. 36 00:02:48,506 --> 00:02:51,819 You need to take some of these. 37 00:02:53,989 --> 00:02:55,089 I'm heading over to Alexandria 38 00:02:55,089 --> 00:02:57,379 if you have any mail you want forwarded on? 39 00:02:57,379 --> 00:02:59,559 I'm good, nothing's all right. 40 00:02:59,559 --> 00:03:00,392 Dismissed. 41 00:03:00,392 --> 00:03:01,319 Thank you, sir. 42 00:03:04,079 --> 00:03:06,649 There's a rumor that we might be evacuating. 43 00:03:07,849 --> 00:03:09,419 The trenches have ears. 44 00:03:09,419 --> 00:03:10,799 Some of the men are worried we might not 45 00:03:10,799 --> 00:03:13,829 get the opportunity to finish the job. 46 00:03:13,829 --> 00:03:15,849 As you said, it's just a rumor. 47 00:03:17,629 --> 00:03:18,462 Yes, sir. 48 00:03:21,748 --> 00:03:23,448 That's a strange fish, that one. 49 00:03:28,259 --> 00:03:30,609 Sorry to hear about you and Violet, by the way. 50 00:03:31,519 --> 00:03:33,299 I think she made the right decision, 51 00:03:33,299 --> 00:03:34,619 given the circumstances. 52 00:03:35,749 --> 00:03:38,479 Was there some particular reason? 53 00:03:38,479 --> 00:03:39,909 She just thought the better of it. 54 00:03:40,968 --> 00:03:41,801 And, it just doesn't make much sense 55 00:03:41,801 --> 00:03:43,629 being engaged to a man who might kick the bucket 56 00:03:43,629 --> 00:03:44,989 at any moment, does it? 57 00:03:44,989 --> 00:03:45,822 No. 58 00:03:46,671 --> 00:03:47,899 Not much sense at all. 59 00:03:51,766 --> 00:03:54,269 Your mate's back again, Sarg. 60 00:03:54,269 --> 00:03:55,209 Who? 61 00:03:55,209 --> 00:03:56,549 The old Abdul. 62 00:03:56,549 --> 00:03:57,382 Your Turk. 63 00:03:59,009 --> 00:04:01,289 We should send some of that wood our way, eh? 64 00:04:01,289 --> 00:04:02,539 They're fucking freezing. 65 00:04:04,909 --> 00:04:05,859 He's right there. 66 00:04:06,909 --> 00:04:07,849 Why aren't we shooting him? 67 00:04:07,849 --> 00:04:09,179 He's not doing any harm. 68 00:04:09,179 --> 00:04:10,012 I've got something 69 00:04:10,012 --> 00:04:11,449 that'll show the bugger what's what. 70 00:04:11,449 --> 00:04:12,359 Grenade? 71 00:04:12,359 --> 00:04:14,769 This'll tear is insides out for sure. 72 00:04:14,769 --> 00:04:15,602 Bully beef. 73 00:04:19,609 --> 00:04:21,079 You better look out mate! 74 00:04:21,079 --> 00:04:22,310 If we're tough enough to eat that shit 75 00:04:22,310 --> 00:04:24,072 we can survive anything! 76 00:04:25,270 --> 00:04:26,620 You're breaking crazy. 77 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:42,330 Arthur, Violet! 78 00:04:43,340 --> 00:04:44,300 Good afternoon. 79 00:04:44,300 --> 00:04:46,200 Shall we all go for some tea? 80 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:47,620 I'm afraid I really can't. 81 00:04:50,058 --> 00:04:51,420 There's a new picture on at the Globe, 82 00:04:51,420 --> 00:04:52,800 The Still of Inheritance. 83 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:53,950 It's meant to be thrilling. 84 00:04:55,540 --> 00:04:57,270 Would you excuse me a moment? 85 00:05:00,338 --> 00:05:02,730 You know that I'm very fond of you, Cissy. 86 00:05:02,730 --> 00:05:04,140 I'm fond of you too. 87 00:05:04,140 --> 00:05:07,120 But, given the situation between Charles and I 88 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:09,410 I feel that you and I cannot go on social outings anymore. 89 00:05:09,410 --> 00:05:11,250 I'm sorry, excuse me. 90 00:05:11,250 --> 00:05:12,960 But, we can still be friends. 91 00:05:12,960 --> 00:05:15,040 That would hardly be appropriate, 92 00:05:15,040 --> 00:05:16,520 and it is a painful reminder. 93 00:05:17,994 --> 00:05:20,120 But, you're the one who broke it off. 94 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:21,280 Having never been engaged, 95 00:05:21,280 --> 00:05:23,230 you're not in a position to understand. 96 00:05:24,750 --> 00:05:25,900 I must be getting home. 97 00:05:27,950 --> 00:05:29,150 Good afternoon, Arthur. 98 00:05:29,150 --> 00:05:30,540 I will see you tomorrow. 99 00:05:30,540 --> 00:05:31,590 Afternoon. 100 00:05:32,940 --> 00:05:35,510 Well, I think she's being very ungracious. 101 00:05:35,510 --> 00:05:36,660 Arthur, what's that? 102 00:05:37,905 --> 00:05:39,780 Oh dear, poor you. 103 00:05:41,501 --> 00:05:43,840 I'm still ever so keen for tea, if you are. 104 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:46,380 It was quite a surprise, 105 00:05:46,380 --> 00:05:48,450 Violet calling off her engagement. 106 00:05:48,450 --> 00:05:51,335 But, I don't see why she had to be so cold to me. 107 00:05:51,335 --> 00:05:53,050 And, even if Violet's going to be vile, 108 00:05:53,050 --> 00:05:54,820 at least I have you. 109 00:05:56,202 --> 00:05:57,410 I mean it. 110 00:05:57,410 --> 00:05:59,770 I'm so very fond of you, Arthur. 111 00:05:59,770 --> 00:06:01,670 And, I'm fond of you. 112 00:06:01,670 --> 00:06:03,000 I'm so glad. 113 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:04,120 What's the point of waiting? 114 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:05,490 If you think about it, 115 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:07,140 Violet and Charles would have been married by now 116 00:06:07,140 --> 00:06:08,720 if he hadn't had to go to war. 117 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:09,998 I suppose so. 118 00:06:09,998 --> 00:06:13,086 I'd hate for that to happen to us. 119 00:06:13,086 --> 00:06:15,341 But, I'm not going to war. 120 00:06:15,341 --> 00:06:16,890 Because your mother needs you at home 121 00:06:16,890 --> 00:06:18,260 which is perfectly reasonable. 122 00:06:18,260 --> 00:06:21,020 A fact not everyone takes into account. 123 00:06:21,020 --> 00:06:22,470 You mean the white feather? 124 00:06:23,514 --> 00:06:25,160 I know, it's so unkind. 125 00:06:28,050 --> 00:06:31,810 My mother goes to meetings all the time about conscription. 126 00:06:31,810 --> 00:06:32,900 Really? 127 00:06:32,900 --> 00:06:34,544 Did you know that if you do issue conscription 128 00:06:34,544 --> 00:06:37,260 only single men will be called out first? 129 00:06:37,260 --> 00:06:38,210 I'm a single man. 130 00:06:39,580 --> 00:06:41,655 But, it's only fair that married men should be excused, 131 00:06:41,655 --> 00:06:43,170 don't you think? 132 00:06:44,515 --> 00:06:46,530 I'd hate it if you were to go, 133 00:06:46,530 --> 00:06:48,230 especially when there's a way out. 134 00:06:50,058 --> 00:06:52,580 All you have to do is get married. 135 00:06:52,580 --> 00:06:53,413 Are you... 136 00:06:54,446 --> 00:06:56,051 You're suggesting... 137 00:06:56,051 --> 00:06:57,660 Do you think we should get married? 138 00:06:57,660 --> 00:06:58,493 I do! 139 00:06:58,493 --> 00:06:59,530 And, the answer is yes. 140 00:07:00,450 --> 00:07:01,450 To what? 141 00:07:01,450 --> 00:07:02,760 Your proposal. 142 00:07:02,760 --> 00:07:03,593 I accept. 143 00:07:05,610 --> 00:07:07,330 You do want to marry me, don't you Arthur? 144 00:07:07,330 --> 00:07:11,000 Well yes, but it is rather... 145 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:12,370 Wonderful, I know. 146 00:07:12,370 --> 00:07:13,290 I'm so happy. 147 00:07:18,795 --> 00:07:20,195 Mom, are we still? 148 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:22,073 James. 149 00:07:22,940 --> 00:07:24,930 Mrs. Mueller has something to say to you. 150 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:29,260 My George is coming home. 151 00:07:30,610 --> 00:07:32,700 I received a letter at last. 152 00:07:32,700 --> 00:07:37,650 I know he was injured, and then I heard nothing. 153 00:07:37,650 --> 00:07:38,960 Will he be all right. 154 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:41,510 God be thanked he was in a convalescent hospital, 155 00:07:41,510 --> 00:07:43,770 and now he's on a ship. 156 00:07:46,420 --> 00:07:48,630 James, you must come and visit us. 157 00:07:48,630 --> 00:07:51,480 George will be so happy to have a friend. 158 00:07:51,480 --> 00:07:54,480 Of course he will, won't you James? 159 00:07:55,759 --> 00:07:57,070 I'll do my best. 160 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:04,330 I haven't seen you for a while. 161 00:08:07,820 --> 00:08:10,990 Work and bloody committees every damn night. 162 00:08:12,270 --> 00:08:13,103 Drink? 163 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:15,520 Why not? 164 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:17,020 Well, you are paying for it. 165 00:08:19,390 --> 00:08:23,060 I'm sorry if I've been less than attentive. 166 00:08:23,930 --> 00:08:25,500 You know I'd rather be here with you 167 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:28,970 than listen to some bore go on about the evils of socialism. 168 00:08:28,970 --> 00:08:30,650 I've met your wife. 169 00:08:30,650 --> 00:08:33,540 She doesn't look like she's on death's door. 170 00:08:33,540 --> 00:08:35,070 I beg your pardon? 171 00:08:35,070 --> 00:08:36,370 Your wife. 172 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:39,165 You made her out to be some kind of invalid, 173 00:08:39,165 --> 00:08:41,989 like you had a creature from the sanitarium. 174 00:08:41,989 --> 00:08:46,650 She was, and then she came back. 175 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:50,380 I'd noticed. 176 00:08:50,380 --> 00:08:52,450 She made a remarkable recovery. 177 00:08:52,450 --> 00:08:53,910 Everyone said so. 178 00:08:53,910 --> 00:08:55,846 The children are thrilled. 179 00:08:57,770 --> 00:08:59,370 My darling, please. 180 00:08:59,370 --> 00:09:01,250 Don't be like this. 181 00:09:02,110 --> 00:09:06,170 She doesn't want what we have. 182 00:09:07,160 --> 00:09:09,420 You know how much I adore you. 183 00:09:09,420 --> 00:09:10,820 She knows about us. 184 00:09:12,689 --> 00:09:14,110 Don't be ridiculous. 185 00:09:16,288 --> 00:09:19,420 I have a good nose for perfume 186 00:09:19,420 --> 00:09:21,090 and also for trouble. 187 00:09:21,090 --> 00:09:26,090 This doesn't have to change anything between us. 188 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:29,040 Prove to me that you're sincere. 189 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:32,245 I promise you very sincerely 190 00:09:32,245 --> 00:09:37,245 that I have never ever done this to my wife or anyone else. 191 00:09:50,314 --> 00:09:52,000 Well do, sister. 192 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,880 Nurse Smith, can you help me? 193 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:55,150 I think of you in your ward 194 00:09:55,150 --> 00:09:57,350 and imagine you like Florence Nightingale, 195 00:09:57,350 --> 00:09:59,950 stroking fevered brows and murmuring words of comfort. 196 00:09:59,950 --> 00:10:01,320 Oh, good lord. 197 00:10:01,320 --> 00:10:03,570 He's bleeding, but it's not his wound sight. 198 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:07,636 I think it might be from his anus. 199 00:10:07,636 --> 00:10:09,150 Oh, bloody hell. 200 00:10:09,150 --> 00:10:10,840 He has a high fever. 201 00:10:10,840 --> 00:10:12,620 Do you think it's an infection? 202 00:10:12,620 --> 00:10:13,590 I don't think so. 203 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:16,240 We might need to quarantine him. 204 00:10:17,246 --> 00:10:18,546 What do you think it is? 205 00:10:19,690 --> 00:10:20,523 Typhoid. 206 00:10:27,810 --> 00:10:30,390 I have some news, and here's a hint. 207 00:10:30,390 --> 00:10:33,216 Very soon I might be practicing a new signature. 208 00:10:33,216 --> 00:10:34,719 Do I look all right? 209 00:10:34,719 --> 00:10:36,792 You look very pretty. 210 00:10:36,792 --> 00:10:39,108 I thought Arthur was coming to see me not you. 211 00:10:39,108 --> 00:10:39,941 Oh. 212 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:42,350 Do you think he'll want tea? 213 00:10:42,350 --> 00:10:44,330 Well, he might need something stronger than that. 214 00:10:44,330 --> 00:10:45,220 Oh, daddy. 215 00:10:45,220 --> 00:10:47,113 Stop teasing, John! 216 00:10:47,113 --> 00:10:48,454 He's here. 217 00:11:03,979 --> 00:11:04,910 Arthur! 218 00:11:04,910 --> 00:11:06,570 Come in. 219 00:11:06,570 --> 00:11:08,140 Could we have a word first? 220 00:11:09,050 --> 00:11:09,883 Certainly. 221 00:11:16,820 --> 00:11:17,653 Don't be nervous. 222 00:11:17,653 --> 00:11:20,550 Dad likes to tease, but he's really quite a softie. 223 00:11:20,550 --> 00:11:21,971 I love you, Cissy. 224 00:11:21,971 --> 00:11:25,040 More than anything I want you to be my wife. 225 00:11:25,040 --> 00:11:26,950 And, I will be if you just talk to my dad then we... 226 00:11:26,950 --> 00:11:29,110 I came back from lunch to find 227 00:11:29,110 --> 00:11:31,110 yet another white feather on my desk. 228 00:11:31,110 --> 00:11:32,060 Oh dear. 229 00:11:32,060 --> 00:11:36,133 So, I've thought about it, and I've decided to sign up. 230 00:11:36,133 --> 00:11:38,270 I'm sick of being treated like a coward, 231 00:11:38,270 --> 00:11:41,430 and if I join up before conscription 232 00:11:41,430 --> 00:11:44,080 at least I'll get some say on which regiment I go to. 233 00:11:45,526 --> 00:11:47,140 Don't look so miserable, Arthur. 234 00:11:47,140 --> 00:11:48,670 I think it's the right thing to do. 235 00:11:48,670 --> 00:11:49,540 Really? 236 00:11:49,540 --> 00:11:52,284 Yes, and I'll be proud to be a soldier's wife. 237 00:11:52,284 --> 00:11:53,840 That's wonderful. 238 00:11:54,787 --> 00:11:57,037 And, we can marry just as soon as I get back. 239 00:11:58,260 --> 00:11:59,740 But, we can't 240 00:11:59,740 --> 00:12:01,470 We have to get married before you go. 241 00:12:01,470 --> 00:12:03,720 If something were to happen to me 242 00:12:03,720 --> 00:12:05,170 my pension should go to my mother. 243 00:12:05,170 --> 00:12:06,997 I'd never take it from her, you know that. 244 00:12:06,997 --> 00:12:08,330 I still have to be responsible, 245 00:12:08,330 --> 00:12:09,230 and you have your family. 246 00:12:09,230 --> 00:12:10,431 Arthur, please! 247 00:12:10,431 --> 00:12:11,490 You have to marry me before you go. 248 00:12:11,490 --> 00:12:12,350 As I explained- 249 00:12:12,350 --> 00:12:13,420 Arthur, please! 250 00:12:13,420 --> 00:12:14,690 My mind is made up. 251 00:12:14,690 --> 00:12:15,650 I'm going to have a baby. 252 00:12:18,850 --> 00:12:20,180 But, how can that be? 253 00:12:22,110 --> 00:12:25,310 I was a bit stupid and I made a mistake. 254 00:12:25,310 --> 00:12:26,590 Mistake? 255 00:12:26,590 --> 00:12:29,120 But, it only made me realize how much I love you, Arthur. 256 00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:30,410 Really and truly I do, 257 00:12:30,410 --> 00:12:32,760 and I'll be such a good wife to you, I promise. 258 00:12:33,690 --> 00:12:34,523 I have to go. 259 00:12:36,070 --> 00:12:37,410 If you could just think about it? 260 00:12:37,410 --> 00:12:38,522 Of course. 261 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:41,960 I'll go by the bank. 262 00:12:59,748 --> 00:13:01,530 Manaaki is doing well. 263 00:13:01,530 --> 00:13:02,830 Promoted to sergeant. 264 00:13:02,830 --> 00:13:05,270 I still feel a little guilty that he went back at all. 265 00:13:05,270 --> 00:13:06,210 Do you? 266 00:13:06,210 --> 00:13:07,081 After all the trouble you went to 267 00:13:07,081 --> 00:13:08,577 to get him shipped home. 268 00:13:08,577 --> 00:13:10,551 I did owe you a favor. 269 00:13:10,551 --> 00:13:11,571 Nonsense. 270 00:13:13,461 --> 00:13:16,881 How is Charles now that Violet has set him free? 271 00:13:16,881 --> 00:13:20,036 I think it's a relief, actually. 272 00:13:20,036 --> 00:13:22,851 That freedom from attachment. 273 00:13:36,545 --> 00:13:39,141 Goodness, I almost recognized this one. 274 00:13:39,141 --> 00:13:40,801 It is music of sorts. 275 00:13:42,132 --> 00:13:43,880 Would you like to dance? 276 00:13:43,880 --> 00:13:45,480 You know I have two left feet. 277 00:13:51,285 --> 00:13:53,511 Would you like to move along instead? 278 00:14:08,403 --> 00:14:12,731 Gosh, this is rather grand and very tidy. 279 00:14:12,731 --> 00:14:14,437 I have a batman. 280 00:14:14,437 --> 00:14:19,435 Do I need his position to put this down 281 00:14:19,435 --> 00:14:20,921 or anything else? 282 00:14:22,741 --> 00:14:23,574 No. 283 00:14:26,961 --> 00:14:29,101 Would you like a drink? 284 00:14:29,101 --> 00:14:32,751 I should be making the most of the high life while I can. 285 00:14:32,751 --> 00:14:35,051 I've been asked to join a contingent of nurses 286 00:14:35,051 --> 00:14:37,531 moving from Port Seb to somewhere in Greece. 287 00:14:38,431 --> 00:14:40,525 It's all rather hush hush. 288 00:14:40,525 --> 00:14:42,561 That's a shame. 289 00:14:42,561 --> 00:14:44,051 It's a promotion of sort. 290 00:14:44,051 --> 00:14:46,911 But, further away. 291 00:14:56,279 --> 00:14:59,838 ♪ Meet me tonight ♪ 292 00:14:59,838 --> 00:15:04,755 ♪ In dream land ♪ 293 00:15:04,755 --> 00:15:08,172 ♪ Under the silvery moon ♪ 294 00:15:09,018 --> 00:15:10,503 You're in grave danger, you know? 295 00:15:11,336 --> 00:15:13,161 I have very solid feet. 296 00:15:14,979 --> 00:15:17,844 ♪ Meet me tonight ♪ 297 00:15:17,844 --> 00:15:21,704 ♪ In dream land ♪ 298 00:15:21,704 --> 00:15:26,704 ♪ Where love's sweet roses bloom ♪ 299 00:15:30,624 --> 00:15:35,624 ♪ Come with a love light gleaming ♪ 300 00:15:37,593 --> 00:15:42,593 ♪ In your dear eyes of blue ♪ 301 00:15:45,984 --> 00:15:50,984 ♪ Meet me in dream land ♪ 302 00:15:52,099 --> 00:15:57,099 ♪ Sweet dreamy dream land ♪ 303 00:16:01,161 --> 00:16:05,078 ♪ Dare let me dreams come true ♪ 304 00:16:13,221 --> 00:16:15,720 ♪ Meet me ♪ 305 00:16:29,393 --> 00:16:30,371 I should get back. 306 00:16:32,278 --> 00:16:33,695 Do you have to? 307 00:16:38,089 --> 00:16:39,861 I do have to think about packing. 308 00:16:40,780 --> 00:16:43,221 Not that there's much to think about. 309 00:16:43,221 --> 00:16:45,281 One woolen uniform or the other. 310 00:16:49,491 --> 00:16:52,031 Sometimes I think about silk. 311 00:16:52,031 --> 00:16:54,271 Even the sound makes me want to swoon. 312 00:16:57,077 --> 00:16:58,521 You never used to care about clothes. 313 00:16:58,521 --> 00:16:59,354 See? 314 00:16:59,354 --> 00:17:00,541 War does have its uses. 315 00:17:01,581 --> 00:17:03,621 There'll be no need for glad rags 316 00:17:03,621 --> 00:17:05,551 on the good ship Marquette. 317 00:17:16,237 --> 00:17:17,070 Bea. 318 00:17:18,431 --> 00:17:20,401 There's something I have to give you before you leave. 319 00:17:22,071 --> 00:17:22,904 All right. 320 00:17:26,931 --> 00:17:27,781 This is a copy. 321 00:17:30,784 --> 00:17:32,881 I sent it to the Otago Medical School 322 00:17:32,881 --> 00:17:35,681 taking full responsibility for what occurred between us. 323 00:17:36,586 --> 00:17:37,981 I was a willing participant. 324 00:17:37,981 --> 00:17:40,401 I was the one involved with a student. 325 00:17:40,401 --> 00:17:42,321 I should have been disciplined, not you. 326 00:17:42,321 --> 00:17:44,441 It really doesn't matter anymore. 327 00:17:44,441 --> 00:17:46,291 But, you're wasted as a nurse. 328 00:17:47,751 --> 00:17:50,198 But, what about your reputation? 329 00:17:50,198 --> 00:17:53,261 It no longer seems of any importance. 330 00:17:55,831 --> 00:17:57,311 I couldn't have it on my conscience, 331 00:17:57,311 --> 00:17:59,771 and I am pressing to have you readmitted. 332 00:18:01,515 --> 00:18:02,515 Where will you be? 333 00:18:04,055 --> 00:18:05,055 Gallipoli. 334 00:18:07,071 --> 00:18:08,591 The evacuation has been deferred 335 00:18:08,591 --> 00:18:10,541 while the war cabinet quiver in London. 336 00:18:12,981 --> 00:18:14,131 You're sounding so final 337 00:18:14,131 --> 00:18:15,681 as if you're not going to live. 338 00:18:17,081 --> 00:18:21,101 Men are shot and blown up every day. 339 00:18:21,101 --> 00:18:23,671 An orderly got it in the head not two feet from me. 340 00:18:24,521 --> 00:18:25,541 It can't last. 341 00:18:26,851 --> 00:18:27,684 Not in the odds. 342 00:18:27,684 --> 00:18:28,641 Don't be so pessimistic. 343 00:18:28,641 --> 00:18:29,971 No, I'm being a realist. 344 00:18:31,141 --> 00:18:33,231 And, in some ways I'm lucky. 345 00:18:34,481 --> 00:18:36,181 I have no one who's relying on me. 346 00:18:39,621 --> 00:18:40,771 You cannot mean that. 347 00:18:44,361 --> 00:18:46,061 I treated this young Australian, 348 00:18:47,191 --> 00:18:49,451 had half his head blown away. 349 00:18:51,871 --> 00:18:54,541 He died, of course, but in his jacket 350 00:18:54,541 --> 00:18:59,541 he had a single woman's glove and a pair of booties, blue. 351 00:19:03,761 --> 00:19:06,261 He carried those things with him through all that, 352 00:19:07,341 --> 00:19:11,081 thinking of a wife, a son, 353 00:19:14,861 --> 00:19:16,661 and now he'll never go back to them. 354 00:19:18,431 --> 00:19:21,521 That is very sad, but you should have talked to me 355 00:19:21,521 --> 00:19:22,354 about this first. 356 00:19:22,354 --> 00:19:23,511 It's the only right course of action. 357 00:19:23,511 --> 00:19:25,461 Well, do you think I am some burden, 358 00:19:25,461 --> 00:19:27,531 something you have to get off your conscience? 359 00:19:27,531 --> 00:19:28,811 That's not what I meant at all. 360 00:19:28,811 --> 00:19:30,478 I should be going. 361 00:19:32,051 --> 00:19:34,251 It's been nice to see you. 362 00:19:34,251 --> 00:19:35,084 Nice? 363 00:19:36,145 --> 00:19:39,661 Is that all you can manage? 364 00:19:39,661 --> 00:19:41,261 As if I'm a piece of shortbread? 365 00:19:41,261 --> 00:19:43,041 Well, it's not as if you're all hearts and flowers. 366 00:19:43,041 --> 00:19:44,041 You made it clear! 367 00:19:44,041 --> 00:19:46,091 I'm one for the road before you ship out! 368 00:19:47,871 --> 00:19:48,704 Yes. 369 00:19:50,221 --> 00:19:52,021 I think that's how we should see it. 370 00:19:53,761 --> 00:19:55,012 Goodbye. 371 00:20:02,761 --> 00:20:03,594 Bea? 372 00:20:04,536 --> 00:20:05,971 I have one piece of advice, Lorna, 373 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:07,811 and that is stay away from men. 374 00:20:07,811 --> 00:20:08,951 They're impossible. 375 00:20:11,778 --> 00:20:12,611 Lorna? 376 00:20:15,516 --> 00:20:17,470 I should get up then. 377 00:20:17,470 --> 00:20:18,303 Hey. 378 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:22,261 You're burning up. 379 00:20:35,421 --> 00:20:36,561 Good afternoon. 380 00:20:36,561 --> 00:20:38,431 Is Arthur finished for the day? 381 00:20:38,431 --> 00:20:39,651 Arthur? 382 00:20:39,651 --> 00:20:41,231 He's not with the bank anymore. 383 00:20:41,231 --> 00:20:43,081 Has he joined up already? 384 00:20:43,081 --> 00:20:45,151 If by that you mean joining the deserters. 385 00:20:45,151 --> 00:20:46,461 I beg your pardon? 386 00:20:47,528 --> 00:20:50,721 Rumor has it that Arthur took a boat to San Francisco. 387 00:20:50,721 --> 00:20:54,743 A lot of yellow chaps are doing it to avoid conscription. 388 00:20:54,743 --> 00:20:56,501 What about his mother? 389 00:20:56,501 --> 00:20:59,481 I think he used her as an excuse all along, 390 00:20:59,481 --> 00:21:01,681 and now he's run away like the coward he is. 391 00:21:11,546 --> 00:21:12,379 Where have you been? 392 00:21:12,379 --> 00:21:14,961 I've had to deal with all manner of inquiries. 393 00:21:14,961 --> 00:21:16,251 I'm sorry I just... 394 00:21:17,841 --> 00:21:19,321 What in heaven's name? 395 00:21:19,321 --> 00:21:20,371 I'll go see to her. 396 00:21:24,851 --> 00:21:25,721 Girl, what is it? 397 00:21:29,292 --> 00:21:31,141 I made a bit of mess of things. 398 00:21:38,271 --> 00:21:39,551 How far along are you? 399 00:21:41,018 --> 00:21:42,191 I beg your pardon? 400 00:21:42,191 --> 00:21:43,841 You're heartburn. 401 00:21:43,841 --> 00:21:45,171 Pregnant, aren't you? 402 00:21:47,357 --> 00:21:48,190 I might be. 403 00:21:49,821 --> 00:21:51,302 Have you had your monthlies? 404 00:21:53,122 --> 00:21:56,112 They've stopped, and I do feel sick. 405 00:21:57,572 --> 00:21:59,822 It's not fair because I only did it the once. 406 00:22:01,194 --> 00:22:02,112 What am I going to do? 407 00:22:04,851 --> 00:22:07,052 There's an Irish woman on Gray Street. 408 00:22:07,052 --> 00:22:08,305 She can take care of it. 409 00:22:08,305 --> 00:22:09,422 I couldn't. 410 00:22:09,422 --> 00:22:10,852 I heard you can die of it. 411 00:22:10,852 --> 00:22:12,492 Then you tell the man responsible 412 00:22:12,492 --> 00:22:14,252 that he needs to do right by you. 413 00:22:14,252 --> 00:22:15,252 I can't. 414 00:22:15,252 --> 00:22:16,272 He's married? 415 00:22:16,272 --> 00:22:17,105 No. 416 00:22:18,092 --> 00:22:19,272 He's away at war. 417 00:22:25,555 --> 00:22:27,888 Actually, it's your brother. 418 00:22:29,435 --> 00:22:30,268 Manaaki? 419 00:22:31,362 --> 00:22:32,195 Does he know? 420 00:22:39,052 --> 00:22:40,062 Christ, it's cold. 421 00:22:42,072 --> 00:22:42,932 Watch it! 422 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:48,363 Look at me. 423 00:22:49,982 --> 00:22:50,815 As you were. 424 00:22:52,572 --> 00:22:53,405 It's him again. 425 00:22:53,405 --> 00:22:54,432 I knew he was soft. 426 00:22:54,432 --> 00:22:55,984 Couldn't even finish it. 427 00:22:56,817 --> 00:22:57,650 I got him! 428 00:22:57,650 --> 00:22:58,483 I got the bugger! 429 00:22:58,483 --> 00:22:59,452 What's going on? 430 00:22:59,452 --> 00:23:00,285 He knew we were here. 431 00:23:00,285 --> 00:23:01,118 He threw it. 432 00:23:01,118 --> 00:23:02,242 Yeah, half a tin of bully beef. 433 00:23:02,242 --> 00:23:03,942 It was a bloody joke, you idiot. 434 00:23:17,182 --> 00:23:18,732 You shouldn't have done that. 435 00:23:21,062 --> 00:23:22,502 But, he's the enemy. 436 00:23:23,992 --> 00:23:25,172 Fair point, old man. 437 00:23:35,952 --> 00:23:37,442 I can't stay long. 438 00:23:37,442 --> 00:23:38,482 Candidates meeting. 439 00:23:39,822 --> 00:23:41,992 There's some business we need to discuss 440 00:23:41,992 --> 00:23:42,882 about a baby. 441 00:23:45,653 --> 00:23:47,542 I thought you were being careful. 442 00:23:48,652 --> 00:23:50,062 Christ almighty. 443 00:23:51,802 --> 00:23:54,512 It's not me you have to worry about. 444 00:23:54,512 --> 00:23:55,452 It's your sister. 445 00:23:57,681 --> 00:24:00,492 Of all the stupid girls in the world. 446 00:24:00,492 --> 00:24:01,325 I'm sorry. 447 00:24:01,325 --> 00:24:02,352 Sorry? 448 00:24:02,352 --> 00:24:04,882 Where's your morals, your self-control? 449 00:24:04,882 --> 00:24:06,322 What's done is done! 450 00:24:06,322 --> 00:24:08,272 If you'd have cared more about your daughter 451 00:24:08,272 --> 00:24:10,242 and less about your blessed causes 452 00:24:10,242 --> 00:24:11,075 perhaps this would never have happened. 453 00:24:11,075 --> 00:24:11,908 It's not my fault! 454 00:24:11,908 --> 00:24:13,142 You let the man in the house! 455 00:24:13,142 --> 00:24:13,975 Dad! 456 00:24:13,975 --> 00:24:16,281 It is unfortunate to say the least, 457 00:24:16,281 --> 00:24:17,532 but there is a way out. 458 00:24:17,532 --> 00:24:19,302 We can send her to stay with her aunt, Lucy. 459 00:24:19,302 --> 00:24:20,282 Oh, who lives to gossip. 460 00:24:20,282 --> 00:24:21,192 How will that help? 461 00:24:21,192 --> 00:24:23,142 We can sort the whole thing out once and for all. 462 00:24:23,142 --> 00:24:25,642 I have a storeman at my factory. 463 00:24:25,642 --> 00:24:28,051 He's a decent fellow, not a drinker, 464 00:24:28,051 --> 00:24:31,042 and he has a touch of the tar brush. 465 00:24:31,042 --> 00:24:32,242 He's a Maori? 466 00:24:32,242 --> 00:24:33,782 He's quite light skinned, 467 00:24:33,782 --> 00:24:37,182 but it means there'll be no questions about the baby, 468 00:24:37,182 --> 00:24:38,738 and he's prepared to take Cissy on 469 00:24:38,738 --> 00:24:40,832 for a consideration. 470 00:24:40,832 --> 00:24:41,842 What kind? 471 00:24:41,842 --> 00:24:42,675 100 pounds. 472 00:24:42,675 --> 00:24:43,508 Oh, that's outrageous. 473 00:24:43,508 --> 00:24:44,341 Dad, it's a bargain. 474 00:24:44,341 --> 00:24:48,052 The chap takes full responsibility for Cissy and her child, 475 00:24:48,052 --> 00:24:50,353 and we're all out of the woods. 476 00:24:53,043 --> 00:24:55,032 I suppose it's better than nothing. 477 00:24:55,032 --> 00:24:56,482 Do you have something to say? 478 00:24:57,522 --> 00:24:58,612 It's like I'm being sold. 479 00:24:58,612 --> 00:24:59,482 Well, you should have thought of that 480 00:24:59,482 --> 00:25:00,882 when you were flat on your back! 481 00:25:00,882 --> 00:25:02,122 - John. - Dad, please. 482 00:25:03,162 --> 00:25:06,212 If we move swiftly, the matter will be concluded, 483 00:25:06,212 --> 00:25:08,912 and there'll be no embarrassment or any shameful talk. 484 00:25:10,142 --> 00:25:11,312 And, he attends church. 485 00:25:11,312 --> 00:25:12,762 He's very fond of sports. 486 00:25:13,612 --> 00:25:14,812 I like rugby. 487 00:25:14,812 --> 00:25:16,402 He's a great supporter of the war effort, 488 00:25:16,402 --> 00:25:18,182 although he had rheumatic fever, 489 00:25:18,182 --> 00:25:19,992 and it rendered him inactive for service. 490 00:25:19,992 --> 00:25:20,825 Dodgy ticker. 491 00:25:20,825 --> 00:25:21,952 That's a shame. 492 00:25:23,662 --> 00:25:26,672 I'm sure Cissy here can take good care of you. 493 00:25:27,692 --> 00:25:30,942 A place of your own, a home cooked meal. 494 00:25:30,942 --> 00:25:32,292 What more could a man want? 495 00:25:41,182 --> 00:25:42,015 I'm just finishing up. 496 00:25:42,015 --> 00:25:42,848 I'll come through. 497 00:25:43,862 --> 00:25:44,695 Edith. 498 00:25:46,172 --> 00:25:47,882 Come through where? 499 00:25:47,882 --> 00:25:49,032 Who were you expecting? 500 00:25:50,857 --> 00:25:52,852 Nobody at all. 501 00:25:53,922 --> 00:25:55,672 I assumed you were a late delivery. 502 00:25:56,765 --> 00:25:58,465 I've brought supper for us both. 503 00:26:15,862 --> 00:26:16,695 Well. 504 00:26:18,722 --> 00:26:21,022 My foolish sister has been taken care of. 505 00:26:22,512 --> 00:26:25,272 The wedding's in just over a fortnight. 506 00:26:25,272 --> 00:26:26,472 It'll be a small affair. 507 00:26:27,582 --> 00:26:29,335 I'm pleased to hear it, 508 00:26:29,335 --> 00:26:32,112 but that's not the issue that's concerning me the most. 509 00:26:34,982 --> 00:26:38,772 I know that I've been unwell and that men have their needs, 510 00:26:39,652 --> 00:26:41,712 but I dislike the looks I'm getting, 511 00:26:41,712 --> 00:26:44,542 the sly intimations that tell me that something is amiss. 512 00:26:44,542 --> 00:26:45,752 It is humiliating, 513 00:26:46,702 --> 00:26:48,812 though nowhere near as bad as divorce would be. 514 00:26:48,812 --> 00:26:50,302 Edith, I have no idea. 515 00:26:50,302 --> 00:26:51,352 Please just listen. 516 00:26:52,592 --> 00:26:54,602 If you'd like to avoid a divorce 517 00:26:54,602 --> 00:26:56,882 or dinners laced with arsenic, 518 00:26:56,882 --> 00:26:58,482 then believe me when I say this. 519 00:26:59,462 --> 00:27:00,912 The black bitch has to go. 520 00:27:03,322 --> 00:27:05,042 To whom would you be referring? 521 00:27:05,042 --> 00:27:07,002 For God's sake, Richard! 522 00:27:07,002 --> 00:27:10,542 She goes or I do, and I would make sure everybody knows why. 523 00:27:15,492 --> 00:27:16,332 Oh, I forgot. 524 00:27:17,282 --> 00:27:19,032 Would you like a little mint sauce? 525 00:27:22,692 --> 00:27:23,842 Are you ready, sir? 526 00:27:24,812 --> 00:27:25,722 Yes, thank you. 527 00:27:28,682 --> 00:27:29,912 I heard a bit of news. 528 00:27:30,876 --> 00:27:33,352 The British troop ship has been torpedoed. 529 00:27:33,352 --> 00:27:34,642 Good God. 530 00:27:34,642 --> 00:27:35,952 There was a contingent 531 00:27:35,952 --> 00:27:38,362 of nurses on board as well. 532 00:27:38,362 --> 00:27:39,758 Some of ours. 533 00:27:42,062 --> 00:27:42,895 Which ship? 534 00:27:44,072 --> 00:27:45,242 The Marquette, sir. 535 00:27:53,132 --> 00:27:54,284 Excuse me, sister. 536 00:27:54,284 --> 00:27:55,652 Yes, Major? 537 00:27:55,652 --> 00:27:56,842 The ship that went down, the Marquette, 538 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:58,812 do you know where they're taking casualties? 539 00:28:03,792 --> 00:28:04,625 Bea. 540 00:28:07,299 --> 00:28:08,352 What are you doing here? 541 00:28:08,352 --> 00:28:09,981 You didn't ship out. 542 00:28:09,981 --> 00:28:13,832 My roommate, Lorna, caught typhoid. 543 00:28:13,832 --> 00:28:15,232 We had something of an epidemic, 544 00:28:15,232 --> 00:28:16,682 and the sisters needed me. 545 00:28:17,824 --> 00:28:19,157 Oh, thank God. 546 00:28:24,522 --> 00:28:26,622 I thought she was going to pull through, 547 00:28:29,692 --> 00:28:30,525 but she didn't. 548 00:28:49,978 --> 00:28:50,811 Oh God. 549 00:28:52,335 --> 00:28:53,222 There's no point in this. 550 00:28:53,222 --> 00:28:55,622 It doesn't change anything. 551 00:28:57,612 --> 00:28:59,312 It's not wrong to feel strongly. 552 00:29:02,082 --> 00:29:03,408 Bea. 553 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:06,902 I feel like such a fool for what I said to you. 554 00:29:08,914 --> 00:29:10,402 What are you talking about? 555 00:29:10,402 --> 00:29:11,972 Pretending I didn't care. 556 00:29:13,749 --> 00:29:14,749 But, you're right. 557 00:29:17,552 --> 00:29:19,252 No one should get attached. 558 00:29:22,074 --> 00:29:22,907 Bea. 559 00:29:24,132 --> 00:29:25,272 I love you. 560 00:29:25,272 --> 00:29:26,782 You wanted to get short of me. 561 00:29:26,782 --> 00:29:27,615 No, I love you. 562 00:29:27,615 --> 00:29:29,142 You wanted me off your conscience. 563 00:29:29,142 --> 00:29:30,302 Why must you argue about everything? 564 00:29:30,302 --> 00:29:31,234 You're worse! 565 00:29:31,234 --> 00:29:32,582 And, you don't believe in shell shock, 566 00:29:32,582 --> 00:29:34,545 though clearly you've had a case of it. 567 00:29:34,545 --> 00:29:35,378 Bea. 568 00:29:37,329 --> 00:29:38,512 I'm scared for you. 569 00:29:40,905 --> 00:29:42,405 'Cause I love you. 570 00:29:45,294 --> 00:29:47,422 Is that what you wanted to hear? 571 00:29:49,124 --> 00:29:50,207 Yes, it is. 572 00:29:52,902 --> 00:29:54,152 Well, now you've got me 573 00:29:55,768 --> 00:29:57,780 whether you like it or not. 574 00:30:14,652 --> 00:30:16,612 I don't think I can do this. 575 00:30:16,612 --> 00:30:18,232 Things are in an awkward stage. 576 00:30:18,232 --> 00:30:20,192 I get it, politics. 577 00:30:20,192 --> 00:30:21,502 It's not that. 578 00:30:21,502 --> 00:30:22,335 You see... 579 00:30:27,132 --> 00:30:29,752 I have to let you go from the shop. 580 00:30:29,752 --> 00:30:31,212 It's a matter of the times. 581 00:30:32,762 --> 00:30:35,653 My counter is doing well despite the times. 582 00:30:35,653 --> 00:30:36,563 You're doing well. 583 00:30:36,563 --> 00:30:39,643 Yes, and you're a very talented sales girl, 584 00:30:39,643 --> 00:30:41,903 and I will give you a letter of introduction. 585 00:30:41,903 --> 00:30:44,163 I do have a friend in Wellington. 586 00:30:44,163 --> 00:30:45,613 Why would I go to Wellington? 587 00:30:45,613 --> 00:30:47,633 Well, you'd like it. 588 00:30:48,703 --> 00:30:50,933 And, I'll be there occasionally. 589 00:30:53,033 --> 00:30:54,413 Your wife did know. 590 00:30:55,543 --> 00:30:56,743 That seems to be the case. 591 00:30:56,743 --> 00:30:58,787 Now it's bugger off out the door as fast as possible. 592 00:30:58,787 --> 00:31:00,605 I'll pay out your notice. 593 00:31:00,605 --> 00:31:01,804 I really thought that you liked me 594 00:31:01,804 --> 00:31:03,583 a little bit more than that, Richard. 595 00:31:04,563 --> 00:31:05,396 I'm sorry. 596 00:31:07,113 --> 00:31:10,763 I just, I find myself in an impossible situation. 597 00:31:10,763 --> 00:31:12,773 I mean, content for a seat in the bi-election, 598 00:31:12,773 --> 00:31:14,593 and my wife is threatening me. 599 00:31:22,023 --> 00:31:23,693 If you truly are sorry, Richard, 600 00:31:23,693 --> 00:31:26,393 then I have another thought. 601 00:31:28,623 --> 00:31:32,043 You talked about expanding your interests 602 00:31:32,043 --> 00:31:33,223 into other districts. 603 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:35,562 Yes? 604 00:31:35,562 --> 00:31:36,743 I could help with it. 605 00:31:38,573 --> 00:31:40,363 You know that it wouldn't be a matter of sentiment 606 00:31:40,363 --> 00:31:42,003 because I'm hard headed, 607 00:31:43,073 --> 00:31:45,083 and you would get a cut of the profits. 608 00:31:47,528 --> 00:31:52,528 You know, it could work out very well for both of us. 609 00:31:58,634 --> 00:31:59,467 Well? 610 00:32:02,596 --> 00:32:05,929 You thought that through very quickly. 611 00:32:07,793 --> 00:32:10,313 I thought that through the minute your wife 612 00:32:10,313 --> 00:32:13,519 first walked into the emporium. 613 00:32:13,519 --> 00:32:16,483 You really are so damn clever. 614 00:32:25,553 --> 00:32:26,723 Don't you dare. 615 00:32:26,723 --> 00:32:27,923 Mom, I'm famished. 616 00:32:27,923 --> 00:32:30,776 We had to do five laps of the field with full packs. 617 00:32:30,776 --> 00:32:33,993 Those are for Ida and George. 618 00:32:33,993 --> 00:32:34,826 Oh. 619 00:32:34,826 --> 00:32:36,223 They're going to pay a call shortly. 620 00:32:37,503 --> 00:32:38,943 What's that surly look? 621 00:32:38,943 --> 00:32:40,523 They're still Germans. 622 00:32:40,523 --> 00:32:42,413 I cannot believe you mean that. 623 00:32:42,413 --> 00:32:43,463 George has been wounded 624 00:32:43,463 --> 00:32:45,583 fighting for his country voluntarily. 625 00:32:45,583 --> 00:32:46,553 I know, but... 626 00:32:46,553 --> 00:32:48,823 You and George were best friends. 627 00:32:48,823 --> 00:32:50,433 I wrote to him loads of times, 628 00:32:50,433 --> 00:32:51,433 and he never wrote. 629 00:32:52,383 --> 00:32:54,423 Not even a field card. 630 00:32:54,423 --> 00:32:57,773 Be that as it may, we all have to do our duty. 631 00:32:58,873 --> 00:33:01,903 And, yours is to have tea and biscuits 632 00:33:01,903 --> 00:33:03,893 and be kind to our guests. 633 00:33:06,483 --> 00:33:07,316 Here we are. 634 00:33:10,787 --> 00:33:12,437 And, your friend James is here. 635 00:33:13,583 --> 00:33:15,263 Hello, James. 636 00:33:15,263 --> 00:33:16,096 Afternoon. 637 00:33:17,593 --> 00:33:18,583 James. 638 00:33:18,583 --> 00:33:20,223 Yes, it's me. 639 00:33:21,444 --> 00:33:22,923 Perhaps just a few more steps. 640 00:33:36,413 --> 00:33:40,400 James, offer George a biscuit and some lemonade. 641 00:33:40,400 --> 00:33:42,373 I want to show Ida the garden. 642 00:33:45,133 --> 00:33:46,973 So, we haven't got a new maid yet, 643 00:33:46,973 --> 00:33:49,483 but we're making do. 644 00:33:51,057 --> 00:33:52,890 How are you feeling? 645 00:33:54,433 --> 00:33:56,031 Not so bad considering I'm blind. 646 00:33:59,353 --> 00:34:01,313 Will you get your sight back? 647 00:34:01,313 --> 00:34:06,103 I've lost one eye and the other concussion shell. 648 00:34:06,103 --> 00:34:06,936 It's unlikely. 649 00:34:07,783 --> 00:34:08,633 I'm sorry. 650 00:34:09,643 --> 00:34:10,593 I should have kept writing. 651 00:34:10,593 --> 00:34:11,426 I didn't know. 652 00:34:11,426 --> 00:34:13,153 I do have the letters you sent. 653 00:34:16,003 --> 00:34:17,903 You could read them to me now. 654 00:34:17,903 --> 00:34:19,363 That's old news. 655 00:34:19,363 --> 00:34:20,196 Not to me. 656 00:34:28,445 --> 00:34:30,563 I missed hearing you talk. 657 00:34:30,563 --> 00:34:32,173 All the stupid things you used to say. 658 00:34:32,173 --> 00:34:34,052 Not as stupid as you. 659 00:34:39,883 --> 00:34:41,543 My dear Bea, 660 00:34:41,543 --> 00:34:43,793 I have to admit that things are not the best. 661 00:34:45,573 --> 00:34:46,883 I wish I was strong like you, 662 00:34:46,883 --> 00:34:48,903 and that I could do what's necessary. 663 00:34:50,703 --> 00:34:51,536 Where are my scissors? 664 00:34:51,536 --> 00:34:53,813 I wanted to take some cuttings for Mrs. Mueller. 665 00:34:55,383 --> 00:34:56,333 What are you doing? 666 00:34:57,233 --> 00:34:59,213 Just spilled something on the carpet. 667 00:34:59,213 --> 00:35:00,863 Don't want to use bleach on it. 668 00:35:04,041 --> 00:35:05,208 Here they are. 669 00:35:06,953 --> 00:35:08,013 I wish you were here 670 00:35:08,013 --> 00:35:10,583 because I have no one who understands. 671 00:35:10,583 --> 00:35:11,680 Awa! 672 00:35:11,680 --> 00:35:12,513 Awa, where are you? 673 00:35:13,373 --> 00:35:14,883 What's wrong? 674 00:35:14,883 --> 00:35:16,233 I thought I'd missed you. 675 00:35:17,223 --> 00:35:18,903 I'm just getting packed up. 676 00:35:18,903 --> 00:35:20,539 For where? 677 00:35:20,539 --> 00:35:22,053 Hamilton. 678 00:35:22,053 --> 00:35:24,323 Why didn't you tell me you were going? 679 00:35:24,323 --> 00:35:26,783 I heard everything had been arranged. 680 00:35:26,783 --> 00:35:29,513 My brother's son has a new father. 681 00:35:29,513 --> 00:35:32,022 It's what my family want, and he seems like a nice man, 682 00:35:32,022 --> 00:35:35,683 but I don't think I can do it, 683 00:35:35,683 --> 00:35:37,833 sleep with him when I don't love him. 684 00:35:37,833 --> 00:35:40,123 I just want to take poison or jump off a bridge. 685 00:35:40,123 --> 00:35:41,053 You wouldn't. 686 00:35:42,343 --> 00:35:43,176 No really. 687 00:35:44,033 --> 00:35:46,073 I think if I got drunk I could do it. 688 00:35:46,073 --> 00:35:47,663 And, kill my brother's child? 689 00:35:47,663 --> 00:35:48,863 Well, I don't want to, 690 00:35:49,843 --> 00:35:51,833 but I have no where to turn. 691 00:35:51,833 --> 00:35:53,833 You could tell Manaaki. 692 00:35:53,833 --> 00:35:57,183 He wouldn't come back to marry me even if he could. 693 00:35:57,183 --> 00:36:00,323 Now everyone is saying this war will go on and on and on. 694 00:36:03,883 --> 00:36:04,716 Come with me. 695 00:36:08,195 --> 00:36:10,013 But, how would I get on in Hamilton? 696 00:36:10,013 --> 00:36:12,213 I have premises for a new shop. 697 00:36:13,243 --> 00:36:14,076 We'll get by. 698 00:36:15,428 --> 00:36:18,073 But, everyone will see I'm pregnant. 699 00:36:18,073 --> 00:36:20,213 Buy yourself a courting ring for tuppence. 700 00:36:20,213 --> 00:36:21,573 Then you'll be a war widow. 701 00:36:21,573 --> 00:36:23,173 There are plenty of them around. 702 00:36:31,733 --> 00:36:33,113 If the men can stand by themselves 703 00:36:33,113 --> 00:36:34,513 help them as much as you can. 704 00:36:34,513 --> 00:36:36,153 If they can walk, even better. 705 00:36:36,153 --> 00:36:37,463 - Go! - Yes, ma'am. 706 00:36:38,483 --> 00:36:40,104 Any walking wounded we need to move them on. 707 00:36:40,104 --> 00:36:41,883 Clear as many beds as possible. 708 00:36:41,883 --> 00:36:43,183 What's happening? 709 00:36:43,183 --> 00:36:45,407 There are orders for the evacuation of the Dardanelles. 710 00:36:45,407 --> 00:36:46,643 There have been rumors before. 711 00:36:46,643 --> 00:36:47,553 This has been confirmed, 712 00:36:47,553 --> 00:36:49,603 and we need to be prepared for the worst. 713 00:36:52,500 --> 00:36:53,993 Take whatever you can carry. 714 00:36:53,993 --> 00:36:55,453 Don't leave any drugs. 715 00:36:57,291 --> 00:36:59,266 The end of the end. 716 00:36:59,266 --> 00:37:02,517 I've been told to go on ahead and get ready. 717 00:37:02,517 --> 00:37:04,033 Fair enough. 718 00:37:06,793 --> 00:37:07,943 I'll be staying behind. 719 00:37:09,113 --> 00:37:10,843 A few of us have volunteered to keep Johnny Turk busy 720 00:37:10,843 --> 00:37:11,893 to cover the retreat. 721 00:37:13,793 --> 00:37:15,593 If they catch on it'll be suicide. 722 00:37:16,853 --> 00:37:18,003 It's all been a risk. 723 00:37:19,053 --> 00:37:20,223 I can't abandon my men. 724 00:37:22,774 --> 00:37:24,293 I'll see you on the other side then. 725 00:37:25,699 --> 00:37:26,699 I hope so. 726 00:37:27,853 --> 00:37:29,523 Give my love to Bea. 727 00:37:29,523 --> 00:37:30,356 Look after her. 728 00:37:31,283 --> 00:37:32,233 If she'll let me. 729 00:37:36,751 --> 00:37:39,463 Well, better get to it. 730 00:37:40,543 --> 00:37:42,993 We have to look like a force to be reckoned with. 731 00:37:45,053 --> 00:37:46,553 Take care, William. 732 00:37:46,553 --> 00:37:47,386 You too. 733 00:37:52,973 --> 00:37:54,853 That's it, keep going. 734 00:37:54,853 --> 00:37:56,353 We're leaving this all here? 735 00:37:57,284 --> 00:37:59,293 It seems like a hell of a waste. 736 00:38:02,073 --> 00:38:04,093 That's already happened. 737 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:24,783 It still feels a bit crooked, 738 00:38:24,783 --> 00:38:26,233 leaving all our mates behind. 739 00:38:29,333 --> 00:38:30,453 No one's underground. 740 00:38:34,023 --> 00:38:35,923 Come on, mate, or we'll miss our ride. 741 00:38:46,795 --> 00:38:48,893 At least we have one great success. 742 00:38:50,073 --> 00:38:51,373 We're glorious in retreat. 743 00:38:55,250 --> 00:38:57,363 At least with the heavenly Father 744 00:38:57,363 --> 00:38:59,863 they will live on in God's kingdom. 745 00:39:01,823 --> 00:39:04,733 Great will be their glory and ripe will be their memories. 746 00:39:07,562 --> 00:39:08,395 Amen. 747 00:39:09,542 --> 00:39:10,375 Amen. 748 00:39:42,114 --> 00:39:44,514 My dearest sister, it's hard to believe 749 00:39:44,514 --> 00:39:46,094 it's nearly the end of the year. 750 00:39:46,094 --> 00:39:48,004 I heard from mom, and you'll be surprised to hear 751 00:39:48,004 --> 00:39:49,634 she's become quite the radical. 752 00:39:49,634 --> 00:39:52,428 Tell your member of parliament, no! 753 00:39:52,428 --> 00:39:55,842 Would you care to make a contribution for our brave men? 754 00:39:55,842 --> 00:39:56,914 Certainly. 755 00:40:01,854 --> 00:40:04,754 You might like to read about what might happen to our men. 756 00:40:05,824 --> 00:40:07,364 I'm surprised you'd throw your lot in 757 00:40:07,364 --> 00:40:09,164 with shirkers and socialists. 758 00:40:09,164 --> 00:40:11,884 No, I believe in loyalty to the empire, 759 00:40:11,884 --> 00:40:13,984 but also in our right to choose. 760 00:40:13,984 --> 00:40:14,914 To be cowards? 761 00:40:15,844 --> 00:40:16,794 What did you say? 762 00:40:17,634 --> 00:40:20,284 The country needs conscription. 763 00:40:20,284 --> 00:40:23,412 You would have a gall to suggest that any of my family 764 00:40:23,412 --> 00:40:26,064 have been cowards. 765 00:40:26,064 --> 00:40:28,014 I'm expressing an opinion. 766 00:40:28,014 --> 00:40:29,344 Listen to me, my girl. 767 00:40:30,341 --> 00:40:33,374 It is very easy to ask others to make sacrifices 768 00:40:33,374 --> 00:40:36,034 when you have made none yourself. 769 00:40:37,414 --> 00:40:38,774 I believe I've made some. 770 00:40:39,714 --> 00:40:41,292 And, thank goodness you have released Charles 771 00:40:41,292 --> 00:40:43,594 because he is worth 10 of you, 772 00:40:44,654 --> 00:40:47,104 and I no longer need to give you the time of day. 773 00:40:49,146 --> 00:40:50,629 No conscription! 774 00:40:50,629 --> 00:40:51,746 Fight conscription! 775 00:40:51,746 --> 00:40:53,496 Keep our men at home! 776 00:40:56,494 --> 00:40:59,664 I pray to God to keep Charles safe and William, 777 00:41:00,904 --> 00:41:03,214 though it's hard to be away from home at this time, 778 00:41:03,214 --> 00:41:05,834 though I really shouldn't complain when you are more alone, 779 00:41:07,014 --> 00:41:09,184 but everyone in Hamilton is very friendly 780 00:41:09,184 --> 00:41:10,754 'cause I am a widow. 781 00:41:10,754 --> 00:41:12,014 I'm so used to telling people that 782 00:41:12,014 --> 00:41:13,264 that I almost believe it, 783 00:41:14,197 --> 00:41:15,964 and Awa is as kind to me as any sister 784 00:41:15,964 --> 00:41:17,284 which is a great comfort. 785 00:41:19,194 --> 00:41:21,514 Dad and Richard still refuse to speak to me, 786 00:41:21,514 --> 00:41:23,564 but perhaps you could put in a good word? 787 00:41:25,545 --> 00:41:26,545 Oh, Edith! 788 00:41:28,534 --> 00:41:29,564 Merry Christmas, my boy. 789 00:41:29,564 --> 00:41:30,844 Merry Christmas. 790 00:41:30,844 --> 00:41:33,237 Congratulations on your nomination. 791 00:41:33,237 --> 00:41:35,254 I'm very proud. 792 00:41:35,254 --> 00:41:36,087 Thanks, dad. 793 00:41:38,014 --> 00:41:39,624 Happy Christmas, everybody. 794 00:41:39,624 --> 00:41:41,204 Hello, Ida. 795 00:41:41,204 --> 00:41:42,685 So good to see you. 796 00:41:42,685 --> 00:41:45,024 James was very insistent. 797 00:41:46,510 --> 00:41:47,644 Here he is. 798 00:41:47,644 --> 00:41:49,308 Merry Christmas, George. 799 00:41:49,308 --> 00:41:50,854 Would you like a sherry, mother? 800 00:41:50,854 --> 00:41:51,914 Not for me, dear. 801 00:41:51,914 --> 00:41:53,754 I have to check on the dinner, 802 00:41:53,754 --> 00:41:56,354 but I am pleased we're all here. 803 00:41:57,214 --> 00:41:59,305 As many of us as can be. 804 00:41:59,305 --> 00:42:03,507 To our loved ones, wherever they may be. 805 00:42:15,514 --> 00:42:18,034 Dear Manaaki, your sister has persuaded me 806 00:42:18,034 --> 00:42:21,124 I should tell you that you have a fine, healthy son. 807 00:42:21,124 --> 00:42:22,974 I have named him Harry Manaaki Smith. 808 00:42:26,303 --> 00:42:28,724 He is such a bonny fellow, 809 00:42:28,724 --> 00:42:31,144 and I hope he will give you a reason to come home. 810 00:42:31,144 --> 00:42:32,364 You should hear him laugh. 811 00:42:32,364 --> 00:42:33,714 He has such a funny giggle. 812 00:42:35,604 --> 00:42:36,814 And, goodness! 813 00:42:36,814 --> 00:42:38,174 Did you hear about Bea? 814 00:42:38,174 --> 00:42:40,284 When I heard, you could have knocked me down with a feather. 815 00:42:40,284 --> 00:42:44,677 I, Beatrice Catherine Smith, take you, 816 00:42:44,677 --> 00:42:49,677 William Albert Chambers, to be my lawful, wedded husband. 817 00:42:55,844 --> 00:43:00,654 To have and to hold, for better or worse, 818 00:43:02,649 --> 00:43:07,649 for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 819 00:43:10,524 --> 00:43:14,434 from this day forward 'til death do us part. 820 00:43:22,028 --> 00:43:23,709 Wait, wait! 821 00:43:23,709 --> 00:43:25,253 Please, one thing. 822 00:43:25,253 --> 00:43:27,170 What is it now, wife? 823 00:43:28,694 --> 00:43:31,814 I should inform my husband that I have written 824 00:43:31,814 --> 00:43:33,244 to the Otaga Medical School to say 825 00:43:33,244 --> 00:43:34,654 that I won't be returning. 826 00:43:36,324 --> 00:43:38,484 If you go to the Western front I'll go too. 827 00:43:40,028 --> 00:43:42,544 Are we going to argue about this now? 828 00:43:44,020 --> 00:43:46,174 Because your future is my future? 829 00:43:48,544 --> 00:43:50,114 In this case, until death do us part 830 00:43:50,114 --> 00:43:51,144 may not be that far away. 831 00:43:51,144 --> 00:43:54,424 No, I will not have you being gloomy on our wedding night! 832 00:43:57,734 --> 00:44:01,004 And, one day a long time away 833 00:44:01,004 --> 00:44:03,524 we will sit with our grandchildren. 834 00:44:03,524 --> 00:44:05,324 You would have children? 835 00:44:05,324 --> 00:44:07,267 I did say a long time away. 836 00:44:11,045 --> 00:44:12,664 We will sit with our grandchildren, 837 00:44:12,664 --> 00:44:14,924 and we will tell them about this time. 838 00:44:16,612 --> 00:44:18,514 The time that made us who we are. 839 00:44:18,514 --> 00:44:20,884 Crotchety old fools with wrinkles and a gummy hip. 840 00:44:20,884 --> 00:44:22,734 Speak for yourself, old man. 841 00:44:24,204 --> 00:44:26,274 There's plenty of life in you yet.