Rabbit-Proof Fence Page #3

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And, in spite of himself,

the native must be helped.

(LOUD CLANGING)

(Women hum)

(TRAIN RATTLES)

(TRUCK RATTLES)

Hello, there.

(AII gasp)

(Whispers) A ghost!

(HAUNTING MUSIC)

Poor dears.

Such a long way.

You must be exhausted.

Come along - I'll take you

straight to the dormitory.

Quickly. It's alright.

Come on.

Down you hop.

Come along.

Follow me.

Come along.

Follow me, please.

That's the way.

(HAUNTING MUSIC)

Come along.

There's some beds there.

The bucket's in the corner.

Hurry up.

(WHISPERING)

Back to sleep, the rest of you.

No talking.

(SILENCE)

(CLANGING)

(KNOCKING)

(BELL RINGS)

(Girl shouts) Get up!

All of youse! Make your beds!

Hurry up!

Irene, Cheryl,

stop running around.

Get them blankets tidy.

What's your name?

Where you from?

(AII giggle)

You'll get used to it.

Tracker girl, get that bucket.

Take it out now!

What are you standing there

dreamin' about?

Hurry up!

Move!

Get out to breakfast now!

Come on!

Go, all of you!

Come on.

You coming?

Thank you, children.

Ready for our prayers.

Bow your heads.

Eyes closed.

ALL:
Thank you

for the food we eat

Thank you

for the world so sweet

Thank you

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