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in your backyard.

We want to do a rally in your backyard

using the train as a backdrop.

- What?

- That train was part of Senator Wyatt's

Whistle Stop campaign.

The challenger, Ted Johnson,

is a real mudslinger.

He wants to use the train as a metaphor

for my boss' political career.

To be blunt,

I need you and your husband's help.

Have you seen this picture?

Ted Johnson's gonna use this photo

to hurt our campaign.

We're only three weeks from election day,

and we can't let him get away

with it this time.

And Connor has been kind enough

to allow me to organize the event.

All of Peacock will be here.

Marching band, food.

What a very special day it will be.

You and your husband

together with the Senator.

Connor, why don't you take that outside?

You don't mind if I have a moment alone

with Mrs. Skillpa?

Sure, sure.

I don't have anything better to do.

I knew I should've come alone.

You know, I have always been so curious

about this house.

Well, have a seat.

How do you know John?

Well, my husband owns the bank.

He's John's boss.

Ray's been the Mayor of Peacock

for three terms now.

I guess this must all be just

a tad overwhelming, Mrs. Skillpa.

Why don't you let me explain?

I run the county shelter for women.

We mold the modern woman.

The woman who votes.

And Wyatt is viewed as someone who's,

well, a little insensitive to women's needs.

And so Connor had the idea

that we would get a bunch of my girls

together with the Senator and take a photo,

and I've agreed to it.

But that oaf has no idea

that I plan to use the rally

to raise money for my shelter.

- Mrs. Crill, I need to go upstairs.

- Come on now.

Life doesn't begin and end with housework,

and please call me Fanny.

Mrs. Skillpa, this photo will help us

get donors for the shelter.

I don't know.

I know that the Skillpas have a long history

of keeping to themselves.

But you're your own woman.

Remember that.

Okay, well, it was a pleasure meeting you

and if you need anything,

just come out back

and we'll only stay a few minutes.

I have to tell Wanda.

- What have you got there?

- Mrs. Skillpa, how're you feeling?

- You look so much better.

- That is so lovely.

- Careful. Watch yourself.

- John should really fix that step.

- Fanny?

- Yes?

When is the shelter clothing drive

this year?

It's closer to Christmas.

Mrs. Skillpa, I'm sure you know all about

Fanny's work at the shelter

with displaced women and children.

Displaced children?

Well, we've been known

to help in the adoption process.

Find good homes for children.

Well, you should come

and meet some of my girls sometime.

So, where are your kids?

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