Lassie Page #2

(door opens)

WOMAN:

Sarah, quick. Get your coat.

- Is someone hurt?

- It's worse than that.

(second whistle blast)

(urgent murmuring)

Well, what's this, John Fordham?

Are we not to be allowed in

to see our men?

You'll soon be complaining

you see too much of them.

Here they come. Look.

(gates clank)

OFFICER:
Come on. Get back.

Back, please.

Come on. Move back.

What is it? What's happening, Ma?

Closing the mine down, Joe.

They say there's not enough coal.

What's the matter? Does he not see us?

No, hoe soeoes us, Jooe oe soeoes us

Come on.

Thank you, Patterson.

Daisy, my dear.

You look exhausted.

Charlie sends his love.

His commission just came through.

He's had to report to some barracks

in the middle of nowhere. Where is she?

Just gone upstairs.

- Oh, do you mind if I?

- Of course not.

I didn't tell her you were coming.

Just in case.

Nothing arrives on time these days.

Why couldn't Daddy come?

Because he's a soldier now, darling.

He has to do what he's told.

Grandpa says

there isn't going to be a war.

He says

everybody's just playing silly games.

Well, let's hope he's right.

Hop into bed and I'll read you a story.

Oh, I've missed you so much.

Why don't you take me back with you?

I can't.

Not yoet, anyway odon't know

whoeroe Daodody's go ng to boe postoeod

It's all very last-minute.

They nearly wouldn't let him join up at all.

I wish they hadn't.

I know, my darling. So do I.

PA:
It's not just me.

There's others talking the same.

MA:
What good will it do us

if you get yourself killed?

PA:
What else am I supposed to think of?

I walked my feet off for 20 miles

in every direction.

There's nothing in the whole county.

- (conversation continues)

- (whispers) Lass. Lassie!

PA:
We can't. I know we can't.

It's not fair on the boy.

MA:
Keep your voice down.

I don't want him woken.

It's not fair on you.

It's not fair on any of us.

But we have rent to pay.

Mr Grimes won't keep us on't slate for ever.

And how am I expected

to put food on't table?

PA:
We'll find a way.

(The Duke sighs)

(door opens)

There's a Mr Carraclough at the door,

Your Grace.

- Shall I send him away?

- No. No. I was expecting him.

I'll see him in the study.

(door closes)

Do you have to go today?

Yes, darling. I'm sorry.

But I'll be back

as soon as Daddy's settled.

We have to find you a new school.

Why can't I stay at my old school?

Because, darling, London's not safe.

I'm sure we'll find you somewhere nice.

(school bell rings)

Be brave, darling.

I'll be back before you know it.

Hm?

Say hello to Charles for me.

Tell him I still think he's a blithering idiot.

I'll tell him.

Look after her for me.

Don't worry about us.

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