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What made you fall in love with an old man like me?

I have no idea.

We should turn in.

Alright.

Early Stake Conference?

President Smith's coming?

Right...

Yeah.

that.

Yeah.

Okay.

Hey champ!

Willard Bean.

Brother Willard Bean,

Brother Willard Bean will you please

come to the stand?

What was that about with President Smith?

He needs to see us right now.

He mentioned something about a mission.

A mission!

You've already been on three missions

and we're just married!

You're right.

You be sure and mention all of that

to the Prophet.

It's so nice to see you again Willard,

and Sister Bean it is wonderful to meet you.

I was so pleased to hear of your marriage.

Now, Here is what I wanted to speak with you about...

Eight years ago the Church purchased

the Joseph Smith farm.

We are just now able to take possession of it.

We need someone to live there and take care of the

farm and re-establish the Church in that area.

And when you stepped through that door today,

it was like a voice said to me, "There's your man!"

So I am extending a call to you and Rebecca to

serve as missionaries and caretakers for

the Joseph Smith farm.

In New York?

I discussed it with the Twelve and we agreed that it

would be far too expensive to move the farm here.

When would you like us to leave?

So you'll accept the call?

Of course President.

Wonderful.

And for how long will we serve?

I think five years should do it.

Now, this has been a hostile area for us.

So your job will be to show them that we are good

folks and we can fit into their lovely community,

as well as helping us to secure other precious

Church History sites.

Thank you for the trust President.

But it's been 85 years since the

Church left there.

All must be forgotten by now...

surely it can't be too bad.

We heard you was coming!

They heard we was coming.

Brother and Sister Bean, may God go with you.

Excuse me kind sir!

Can you direct me to the Joseph Smith farmhouse

on Stafford road?

Well, He seems nice.

Ha!

You know sweetheart, I might have to show

these people a thing or two to

get'em to accept us.

Now let's not start with that.

I'm just sayin' people will respect a man

who's willing to fight for what he believes in.

Willard, were any of Joseph & Emma's

children born in the Smith farmhouse?

I don't know sweetheart.

Why you ask?

Oh, I just think it would be fun to know.

I can find out.

Do you think they have a good Doctor here?

I haven't been feeling too well.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You know what it is?

It's all this travel.

It happens to me too.

Trust me, this has never happened to you.

I think I'll have this for another

seven months or so.

Whoa!

Rebecca!

Are you???

Sweetheart!

Yeehaw!

I love it!

Ha!

Yeehaw!

I love our life!

Look at this...

Well there it is.

Where angels talked and prophets walked.

Alright, dear, here you are.

Thank you.

I'll go get the front door for you.

You good?

I'll be right back to help you.

Sweetheart, you know what I forgot to do?

I forgot to tell you this morning

how beautiful you are.

Look at it.

We can do this.

I hope so.

We'll be just fine.

We will be.

I'll give it everything I have.

Alright.

Just be patient with me while I'm trying

to make friends here.

You will dear, you're wonderful.

Alright, you ready?

You can do this.

I'll take care of the rig.

Everything alright?

It's wonderful, thank you.

You know, with that seed money we were given,

we should be able to get this farm back on it's

feet and running.

Well circle the calendar.

We just got here and we already have our first visitor.

Gentlemen!

Welcome!

Come in.

Alright, it'll be fine.

Well, happy to make your acquaintance

good neighbor.

My name is Willard Bean.

We know who you are.

We'll say our peace Mr. Bean and be gone.

As citizens of this community,

we had a meeting this evening.

It is the feeling of all who live here that

you are to leave Palmyra.

We drove you out of here years ago

and you're not coming back.

So you best be on your way.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

We had come out here hoping to fit in with you

good people and be an asset to the community.

We hold no ill feelings for what your people did

to us eighty years ago, though it was wrong

and always will be.

So you listen to me.

We're here to stay, even if we have to fight our way.

Now I take you one at a time or three at once,

whatever makes you happier.

Well come on!

We'll be back!

I'll be here.

Howard.

Do you think may have been too bold maybe?

What?

No...

Honey, didn't you feel the love just

flowing out of me?

Not really.

Sweetheart, you alright?

Yes, I just ummm...

did you need something dear?

I'm headed into town,

probably be the better part of the day

into the night.

So, it's best you not wait up for me.

Into the night?

Sweetheart.

You needn't worry.

We're being protected.

Good day, Gentlemen!

I am in need of a part for the singletree for my

buggy and I was wondering if you had any available?

Any at all...

it seems like such a simple question.

We have those parts,

but they're not for sale at this particular time.

Oh, alright.

Can you give me some idea as when the particular

time will be that they are available?

Well...

I suspect it all hinges on who's wanting to buy 'em.

...as I mentioned, I'm the one needing them,

so I reckon I'll be the one buying them.

Well...

then they're not for sale.

Then I'll just purchase them in

Macedon today.

Maybe they're not so particular about who they

take their money from.

And thanks for everything!

Hey Mormon!

Seen any angels lately?

I understand you Mormons

believe in baptism by immersion.

Yeah we do!

And we also believe in the laying on of hands!

Boogidy, boogidy!

Pleasure to meet ya neighbor!

Thanks for the baptism.

Good evening ma'am.

We are ministers...

and these ladies are school teachers.

We have just been to a ministerial convention.

We passed by Mormon Hill and we thought we would

drop in and see this place and hear a bit

about Joe Smith.

Please come in.

Good evening.

My husband is in town,

but I would be happy to share with you

the story of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

This is the home where the Prophet Joseph brought the

plates after receiving them from the angel Moroni.

He was a liar and a cheat,

wasn't he?

They came as if they wanted to learn,

but in reality they came to taunt and hurt.

I felt darkness invade our home,

it was thick and it had power.

I began to pray for help.

At that moment, I felt the presence of someone

standing beside me...

everyone in the room fell silent.

I bear testimony that Joseph Smith was a

prophet of God and I feel his presence in this home,

even now.

Anyone who prayfully seeks will know also.

He taught as the Savior did,

preaching love and forgiveness.

Apologies for our actions Ma'am.

I felt the Prophet Joseph's love and that's

what seemed to turn them around.

Dear.

We're being protected.

That's her.

Pardon me ma'am.

I was told someone in this house is a nurse.

Would that be yourself?

Lovely.

I will be having a child in a few months and I'm in

need of a nurse to assist me...

Go back to Utah where you belong!

I know it would be somewhat of a bother.

I would take as little of your time

as possible but...

I know who you are Mrs. Bean.

Nobody around here is going to help you.

I did not train in child delivery to

help a Mormon!

No!

...I can't tell you how happy it would

make me to know that you would come and...

I think we're all alone.

Sweetheart we won't be.

We won't be.

We won't be.

It'll be alright.

For all our many blessings we thank thee

and acknowledge thy hand in our lives.

We pray that the way may be opened for us to

receive the help that we need with the baby that we

are about to bring into this world.

These blessings we ask for in Jesus' name, Amen.

Amen.

Thank you.

You know...

it occurs to me, there is one possibility for a

mid-wife we haven't even considered.

Really?

Who would that be?

Becca...

a man can't be there when the baby is born!

He can if there is no one else.

You can't do this for me?

You've delivered horses and calves before.

Sweetheart, you're not a cow.

Thank you for noticing dear.

I'm in love with you.

Moooo!

Howdy neighbor!

We're the Beans we just...

Wait a minute is that?

Is this what they've been doing to you?

Good morning, we are Willard and Rebecca Bean...

Well that was uncalled for.

That was uncalled for.

Big tough guy!

Hey, Mormon!

I been meaning to tell you, what a gaul, durn, MOO!

Church you belong to.

There's nothing worse on this earth than an idiot

Mormon and you can just take your MOO!

and your visions and your glories and you can just

collect yourselves up into a bright red sack and go

straight back to MOO!

and while you're there why don't you make friends

with the devil.

Because you and him, you're gonna be around

each other for a long...

MOO!!!

Brother Bean, please know that the

First Presidency and the Twelve pray for you daily.

Your mission is in the forefront of our minds.

We are desirous of you approaching those who own

the Hill Cumorah and asking their selling price.

Hey good lookin'!

You one of them Mormons?

Through and through.

Have you come to drive me away?

Well yes I have.

Get in.

Where are you taking me?

You'll see.

Is it alright for us to be here?

I just thought it was time that

we visit the site that President Smith

wants us to purchase.

But the current owner may not be so

pleased about us being here.

Oh, what do they care?

They got better things to do than worry

Hey!

Hey you!

What'd you think you're doing?

See?

They don't mind.

They already sent their welcoming committee!

Are you those Mormons moved into

the old Smith place!?

We are, we just wanted to walk to the top

of the hill if that's alright?

It ain't alright it ain't even

close to alright and there ain't no Mormon gonna set

foot on this hill again...

NEVER!

Now you climb back in that ratty buggy of

yours and git outta here before I do some real

damage to ya!

Alright, we'll be on our way,

but first I wanna thank you for your warm welcome

to your friendly village.

We had heard it was going to be really difficult for

us here but, but you've renewed our hope

and faith in humanity, so...

We are Willard and Rebecca Bean.

Happy to be your new neighbors.

NEVER!

Alright, well Rebecca we should go we

shouldn't dilly dally all day here in the good

company of this gentleman.

Oh, neighbor I don't think I caught your name.

NEVER!

Do you think Never is his first name,

or last name?

It's hard to say!

Idiot Mormons.

How do you do it?

How can you remain so positive when everyone

despises us?

Practice.

When you serve a mission in the South in the 1890's,

you get plenty of practice.

Were they mean to you?

Oh, not so much mean to me as they were to

the Elders we replaced when we got there.

What did they do to them?

Killed them.

Killed them dead?

What did they do to you?

Lemme put it this way...

You boys say you got the true religion,

well you better show us a sign,

or we're gonna show you a sign of some real nice

southern hospitality.

Alright, Alright.

I will be more than happy to oblige you with a sign.

But first, my companion, he hasn't been out here

very long, right.

He's not used to this sort of thing.

So, would it be OK if we sent him down the road a

bit and then I'll be happy to show you boys a sign.

What'd ya say?

Alright, Alright.

Elder Tanner, you go ahead and make your

way down the road.

I'll be right after you.

I'll be right behind ya.

Alright.

So, it's very evident to me that you are very well

versed in Bible and in the scriptures because you

know that the Lord has shown many signs...

But the sign I'm gonna show you is...

it's a heavenly sign and it's a sign that's

been passed down from time gone by.

I am gonna strike you blind.

I can't see!

That's 'cuz you're blind!

Run Elder!

Run for your life!

I can't see!

Get those Mormons!

You think we can outrun 'em, Elder?

I only have to outrun you!

Wait, I'm kidding.

Wait, I'm your senior companion.

You have to wait!

You didn't.

I did.

You didn't.

I did, I told my mission president,

J. Golden Kimball, I said, "I will turn the other cheek,

if they can hit the first one."

That's what I said.

That's what we gotta do sweetheart.

We just gotta keep swinging.

Just, just keep swinging...

True story

I'll get it!

Hello.

Mrs. Bean,

I understand that you have been trying to find

someone to help with the delivery of your baby.

That's right.

I am not a trained nurse but I have done

some attending and I would be happy to assist.

You know who we are, correct?

I know you're good people.

My brother was curious about the Mormons

and so he went to Utah to see for himself.

He enjoyed it so much he moved there.

And so here I am, happy as a lark to help in any way.

Thank you so much.

The baby is due any day now and we have a room

upstairs for you to stay in.

I'll just go home and pack my things

and be back this afternoon.

Don't worry Mrs. Bean, everything is going to be

just fine.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Willard!!!

She's going to help me sweetheart.

She's going to help me.

So does this mean I don't get to be

in with you when you have the baby?

No Willard.

She's going to help me.

That is wonderful news...

wonderful.

Mr. Bean, you are the father of a

beautiful, healthy baby girl.

I am?

Yes sir and I think it's about time you

two decided on a name for her.

Oh, we know her name.

Her name is Palmyra.

Look at her!

She's beautiful!

She is beautiful!

I'm ready daddy!

Yes you are.

You look beautiful!

Oh, there you go.

I will see you cuties back here in an hour.

Alright dear.

Come on Palmyra, let's go buy some girl things.

Alright ladies, have fun.

See you later.

Hello puppy!

Hello little puppy!

Stop!

Don't you dare touch my dog.

Don't you ever touch my dog again.

I'd advise you to keep control of

your child madam.

No Mormon is ever allowed to touch

any dog in Palmyra.

Sweetie I'm sorry.

She's not very happy is she?

We have a lot more animals than she does.

We'll let her pet our animals if she ever

comes to our place.

Maybe that will make her happy.

Ok.

So, Mr. Sexton...

what would you consider a fair price

for the hill now?

I'd love to sell you the hill but it

has to be on my terms.

Of course, and what would that be?

Same as before,

One hundred thousand dollars.

A hundred thousand...

that is still too much for my church to handle.

We can do thirty-five.

I understand.

You know I don't own the entire hill.

James Welch has that smaller farm

on the west side.

Have you met with him?

Yes, we have.

We call him "Never."

Hmmm, haven't heard him called that before.

Well, that's the way he introduced

himself to me...

from the back end of a shotgun.

Between he and me Mr. Bean,

it looks like you've got your work cut out for you.

I suppose I do.

But what happened to make you so late?

Did you get lost?

I met with Mr. Sexton and then I had

to go all the way to Macedon to get the

part I needed.

You mean they ran out of parts in Palmyra again?

No, they ran out of manners again.

Is there something going on at

the Hill tonight?

Haven't you seen that before?

Nope.

Nope.

Yeah, they're digging up the hill.

They're looking for gold.

They dig even though they don't believe?

They believe in gold.

It looks pretty.

Yeah, it does, doesn't it?

Excuse me.

I'm Rebecca Bean and this..

Yes, we've been expecting you.

And your name is?

Palmyra.

Don't worry.

You'll make friends soon.

This will be fine.

Class!

Take your seats please.

Thank you.

We have a new student in our class this year.

Her name is Palmyra.

And my name's Chicago!

Take your seat please dear.

Now class, there is much to cover this year.

You 1st graders are going to have to work

very hard to keep up.

It won't be easy but it will be well

worth the effort.

Every day I will expect you to come back with your

homework prepared, all of your T's crossed,

all of your I's dotted.

And always of course it's very important you stay in

your assigned seats and that you follow

our class rules.

Now who can tell me, what is the newest state in

The United States of America?

Who knows?

Who knows?

June?

Uhmmm, Opalohma.

No...

Eldon?

Uhmmmm.....

No, that's not it...

Columbia?

Arizona?

Very good, Columbia.

Now Arizona became the 48th state of the United

States of America on Valentines day...

Ma'am?

It looks like you could use a little help.

Thank you.

My husband's away working hard himself and having

enough wood for the kitchen can sometimes

get left behind.

I've never been afraid of hard work.

Plus I know something about being hated.

Even before people get a chance to know ya.

I have a piece of fresh baked pie right

there in the kitchen.

I'll be right back with a proper thank you.

You're good people.

You're so kind to give your help.

I don't mind the work I have to do but firewood

is harder for me than most my other chores.

Now you just hold for a bit while you...

We will begin this morning by

reviewing our multiplication tables.

1 x 7 is?

7.

2 x 7 is?

14.

3 x 7 is?

21.

4 x 7 is...

28.

5 x 7 is?

35.

6 x 7 is?

42.

7 x 7 is?

49.

8 x 7 is?

56.

Sister Bean, I'm Elder Crawford Gates

and this is Elder David Adams.

And Elder Bob Bitner and Elder Gordon Hinckley.

We have just finished our missions

and are on our way home.

Would it be possible to spend the evening here

before we catch our train tomorrow in Rochester?

Certainly, Elders.

You're welcome to stay.

Why don't you leave your suitcases and I can have

our daughter take you out to the Sacred Grove while

I make your rooms ready.

Palmyra!

We have Elders to take care of!

Hello Elders.

This is the Sacred Grove...

Lots of these trees were here then

but they're older now.

We don't know right where he prayed,

but somewhere close by.

So Heavenly Father and Jesus were here too...

and talked to him...

and told him what he should do.

I think it was a good thing that

Joseph Smith prayed here...

don't you?

Yes, it was a very good thing.

Thank you for the tour Palmyra.

You did such a wonderful job,

I would like to give you this.

Is this a nickle?

Yeah!

A whole nickle.

Thank you...

but can I have a dime instead?

A nickle isn't enough?

Well, I don't know how to pay my tithing with

a nickle, but I can with a dime.

Try this.

Sister Bean, did you know you're famous?

The word is out in all the missions,

"Don't go home until you've had a meal from

Sister Bean at the Smith Farm.

This is the best food I've had

since leaving home.

There must be so many who come here.

How do you do it?

Elders, I have something to share with

you regarding your question.

There was a hot summer day and we had

had a lot of visitors.

We'd just had Alvin and I had to carry

him most the day just to get my work done.

The Apostle, Elder Talmage was here and we'd had a

wonderful evening but I was so exhausted I was in

tears and I still had much to be done.

Everyone was in bed and asleep but me.

Finally I got ready for bed.

I was crying about my hardships

when this dream or vision came to me.

There was a knock at the door

and a very handsome young man was standing there.

I just knew he was another missionary

that had come to see us.

He and Elder Talmage seemed so happy to see

each other and talked about wonderful things

while they were eating.

The spirit was so peaceful and they seemed so happy

to be together.

After the meal I put Alvin to bed and went and talked

alone with the young man.

He told me how sweet and well behaved my children

were and I was so happy about that.

He walked into the hall and as I went to wish him

goodbye, it was the Savior that stood before me...

in all his glory.

I couldn't tell you the love and the sweetness

that he had in his face.

He said, "Sister Bean, if you go about your work

everyday as you have done this day,

you will be equal to it.

Remember these missionaries represent me

on this earth and all that you give unto them,

you give unto me."

Elders, you ask me how I can do it day after day

and year after year...

How can I not do it?

I know who you are and all that I do

for you I do for Him.

Hey Palmyra do you wanna play?

Ok.

Everything alright dear?

In town, I heard Mr. Sexton died.

Oh no.

With him gone, I don't know if we'll ever

be able to obtain all of Cumorah.

His heirs, they hate the Church.

They've pledged they'd never sell at any price.

Maybe it's time to stand aside and let the

Lord take it from here.

Yeah.

Palmyra?

Is that you?

Honey, what happened?

Nobody likes me.

Oh sweetie.

I'm sorry.

Why can't somebody just be nice to me?

Oh my little angel.

I'm so sorry we have done this to you.

I don't have any friends either.

I just have Daddy and I have Alvin and I have you.

But I don't have anybody to play with.

Oh sweetie.

These are good people.

We just have to give them time to know that we are

good people too.

We just need to keep being nice...

I'm sick of being nice.

There was another little child that used

to live in this house that didn't have

any friends either.

Do you know who I mean?

Joseph Smith?

That's right.

And he just kept trying and trying.

Yeah, and then they killed him.

That's right...

but not you.

1...2...3...

Willard?

Willard!

Willard!?

Willard.

Did you hear me?

Oh, sorry.

We've been here six years and still they hate us.

I'm trying to do everything that's

right and...

maybe I'm doing something wrong.

I dunno.

Maybe it's time to do what you do best.

lrritate you?

Put out a challenge...

Right.

Challenge the entire town to join the Church?

No, to get in the ring with you.

Really?

Really?

Maybe make some friends.

This is going to be perfect.

This is exactly what we're going to need.

Are you going to have an issue with...

Not at all, thank you.

How are you?

Come and see the Mormon get beat up.

Hope you come!

Come watch my dad beat up people.

Have a good day.

Sweetheart.

One thing I was thinking about with

your boxing exhibition...

you know you are slightly older now...

Before you get back in the ring again,

you may want to do a little exercising?

Just a thought...

time just has a way of slowing us down...

whatever you think's best.

Drink.

Okay?

Mommy.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Willard!

Yeah, we were just playin'.

Woo, woo who, woo, woo who!

Hey!

I told you to git!

Ya idiot Mormon!

Please be careful dear.

I'll be careful not to hurt them too badly.

I certainly hope this works

and we make some friends.

Alright!

Well, the show must go on.

Alright!

Alright! Alright!

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Thank you for your attendance.

I am willard Bean.

You know me as "the idiot Mormon",

but I am also known as The Fighting Preacher.

The rules of the event tonight are those of the

Amateur Boxing Association.

Three rounds, winner by knockout,

otherwise a draw.

Alright, let's get this started.

Who's our first challenger?

How are you good sir?

What's your name?

Buster.

Buster.

Buster did you come with anybody tonight?

Boys!

You stay seated 'til I give you this sign.

Alright?

Got it?

Perfect!

Ready to get started?

Go Daddy!

Buster!

Get him!

Hit him!

Alright.

Next challenger.

I remember you!

Just here for some good old fashioned fun...

uh, hopefully there'll be no offense.

None taken.

You know for me, boxing's a very Christian sport.

I give much more than I receive.

Ha!

Alright!

Who's next?

Do good hun!

Boogidy, boogidy.

Alright...

next!

Let's go.

Looks like we're out of challengers...

anyone else?

Anyone?

Thank you for your attendance!

I hope you enjoyed The Fighting Preacher show.

Just because you're a good fighter...

doesn't make you a good man.

You're no Preacher.

Well gah-lee.

That was a success.

I don't know what else to do.

Maybe we should just throw in the towel...

go home.

Daddy?

Maybe you should just be nice.

Be nice?

That's what Mommy always says.

Maybe sometimes, the best way to fight,

is with love.

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

Are you alright, lad?

Not looking good Mr. Bean...

I'm going to have to call the fight.

No, no.

I got it. I got it.

I just...

I gotta change tactics.

I'm fine.

Sweetheart?

You and Palmyra are exactly right.

My approach to we're doing back here is just...

it needs an adjustment.

We're gonna change tactics,

we're gonna do the Savior's way, we will...

Thanks for listening...

good talk.

Sweetheart...

I have an idea.

This should be ready.

Beautiful.

Thank you sweetheart.

Oh, and don't get shot!

Yes, dear.

Can't you get it through your thick skull?

No Mormons on this hill!

Now unless you made a recent change in your

religion, that means YOU!

Silly me...

I forgot.

Thanks for the reminder.

I said never!

Do you like pie?

What kind of pie?

Apple.

Maybe...

Now git!

Still warm...

it's all yours...

from the missus.

Good to see you neighbor!

...know that he recognizes your struggles

and loves you and is there for you...

Mrs. Rhodes?

Mrs. Rhodes?

Who is it?

It's Rebecca Bean.

Who?

Rebecca Bean from over on Stafford Road.

Come in.

I'm upstairs.

Mrs. Rhodes, I'm told you're not doing well.

Not so good.

I brought you some potato soup.

Oh, you darling.

...how do I know you?

You know, I live at the Smith farm

over on Stafford Road.

I love to make soup.

My Mother used to say "soup heals the body

and the soul."

That's lovely...

Have a good day.

Some squash?

Beans?

Have a good day.

Have some beans for ya?

Have a great day.

That was so nice.

That was a nasty wind.

Any other damage around here I can help you with?

What are you doing?

Mending fences.

Come in.

Mrs. Webster?

I'm volunteering with the Red Cross.

I'd like to help you and your new baby.

Come in.

I've come to offer a gift of clothing

and to help you in any way that I can.

I hope this will make your baby feel better.

You've been here before.

Do you remember me Mrs. Bean?

Yes, Mrs. Webster.

I'm happy to see you again.

I'm happy to see you too.

Mr. Bean?

I am Charles Collins this is my wife Maude.

We would like to speak with you.

May we come in?

Please.

Nice to meet you.

Seen you around.

Through the laying on of hands the Lord wants you

to know that he loves you and although it seems at

times hard to see.

I bless you with health and with strength that

your body may respond to those treatments that have

been given you, that you may find happiness in the

meantime, that all might be well,

that you might feel the presence of your

Heavenly Father helping you through this.

You make the best soups Mrs. Bean.

Mrs. Rhodes, did you ever have any

trouble with your children at school?

Oh, just the same as everybody else I guess.

Some of the children giving your

girl some problems?

For sure she can't be mean back to them.

We're all going through the same things...

Seems to me, nothing's as good as treating others

the way you'd like to be treated.

Well what're you two up to?

Mommy's helping me be nice.

Be nice?

Sweetheart, are they still being mean to

you at school?

Honey, I will show you a left hook that

will teach them a thing or two.

Come with me.

Come on.

Come on.

What?

Oh, right...

OK well.

You two carry on.

Hey!

So I'm supposed to like you because you give me pies?

No, you're just supposed to eat the pie.

Oops!

We will begin now by practicing

our handwriting.

Get out your paper and pencils.

Your handwriting children is of upmost importance

that is why we practice it every single day.

People will judge you by your handwriting before

they even meet you.

So it is absolutely essential that all of your

T's be crossed correctly, all of your I's dotted all

your letters formed with precision in articulate

absolutely correct form.

Otherwise people may gain an in correct impression

of you before they even have the opportunity

to meet you.

Here in this class we form the foundation of

character, of your future life.

I appreciate your help with that shed...

one more gust and I think it'd be gone.

Nothin' to it Ben.

Ya need to know Willard,

we're good folks around here.

I know that.

I see it everyday.

But all the bother we've given you...

it's just the way we been brought up.

It's us trying to do what we think is right.

I understand.

We're all trying to learn right?

At least we oughta be.

I hope you don't mind me asking Willard

but we all wonder...

are you a polygamist?

No sir, I am not.

My Daddy was.

He had three wives and I am one of 30

of his children.

30 kids.

Imagine that...

pretty tough getting a turn at the outhouse, huh?

I suppose so.

Yeah...

polygamy ended years ago.

But I will tell you this my friend...

Rebecca is my 2nd wife.

You don't say.

My first wife was Gussie...

she was a lovely lady.

I just a...

I didn't give'er her just due.

I was always working or, boxing or, gone...

An some man started flattering her,

showing her attention, and just being there for her...

So she left me.

I divorced her and she and the mister

got married soon thereafter...

not long after that, he started beating her.

Six months into their marriage,

he took her life.

I shoulda done better.

But Rebecca...

she is wonderful...

she is my sweetheart.

I'm just trying to do better...

Last year, President Harding won the

election over James Cox by a landslide...

and now some people are saying their vote didn't

matter and that it never matters.

Let's talk about that...

does one vote make a difference?

Who has an idea?

I do.

Go ahead

I think every person's vote matters.

And...

why is that?

Because even if everybody else thinks

different and you're just one person,

you're still a person and other people should listen

to what you say too, because you

still have feelings...

Can you play?

Momma, can I play?

With who?

My best friend!

Our first baptisms in 90 something years.

Thank you Brother Bean.

Oh no, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Oh hey, have I told you two about Church callings?

...No?

Must've forgot.

I'll be in the barn.

Oh no.

Now what am I supposed to say?

Hello

Hello!

Not so loud, just regular...

Mr. Bean.

This is Mr. Konger, I am the lawyer handling

the estate of Pliny Sexton.

Hello.

Yes Mr. Konger.

Not everytime just...

I would like to meet with you about the

Mormon Hill property.

Would it be possible for you to come down to

Mr. Sexton's old office?

Certainly, let me just finish what I was doing...

I think you'll want to come now Mr. Bean,

while you still have the chance.

Alright, I'm on my way.

Good?

Oh boy.

The last heir who was antagonistic toward

the Mormons has passed away and the remaining

heirs are currently in the position of just wanting

to get rid of it.

Now, I know you've made an agreement with

Mr. Welch on the other portion of the hill...

which frankly I don't know how you pulled

that one off.

Well I can assure you,

it had more to do with love and kindness than it

did with money.

Hmmmpf, I still don't get that

but in any case, are you still interested?

At what price, sir?

The price you've always held to.

In that case Mr. Konger...

We are very interested.

Very good, I'll get the paper work to

you as soon as...

Daddy, I think I heard the mailman.

The mailman came Daddy.

Do you need anything?

No thank you Palmyra.

What's wrong sweetheart?

Dear Brother and Sister Bean:

For twenty-five years you and Sister Bean

have labored faithfully as missionaries

in Palmyra, New York.

With appreciation for your loyalty and faithfulness

we now extend to you an honorable release from

your assignment.

With Love and Immeasurable gratitude.

President Heber J. Grant.

Where did it all go?

It was a week ago that we arrived here...

now they want us to go home?

We have come to love these people like family.

Rebecca, what's happened to our life?

The time passed away,

and also our lives passed away,

like as it were unto us a dream.

When they settled on the Smith Farm,

some of our citizens, me included,

started a tirade with the object of getting

rid of them.

But when they proved themselves good citizens,

we learned to tolerate them,

then admire them and respect them,

and now we love them.

Willard was at first denied membership

into our organization, then later on becoming

our President.

It is with reluctance that we now bid farewell to the

kindest family that ever lived in Wayne County.

Willard has a way about him that seems

to turn enemies into friends.

His fearless demeanor it just seems to rub off

and we all wish that we had what he has.

Willard and Rebecca also found

time to raise their family.

Both Palmyra and Alvin graduating from our High

School as Valedictorians.

The Mormon Church may think it knows what it's doing

by sending them back, but we don't think so.

They couldn't have found another man who could have

done the things that you have done here.

And if we went to the civic clubs today to take

a vote as to whom is the most popular man in

Palmyra, it most certainly would be Willard Bean.

They have won a warm spot in

our hearts and will ever forever live in the memory

of this generation.

Love you

Thanks, Goodbye.

Willard and Rebecca,

we absolutely hate to see you go.

Don't leave!

Never!

May God bless you and go with you

in all that you do.

8, 9, 10.

Out!

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The 1905 middle-weight champion of the world,

Willard Bean!