The Pianist Page #3

She starts to look. The others continue to bustle and pack.

HALINA:

I used it for packing.

REGINA:

(exasperated)

She used it for packing.

FATHER:

The government's moved to Lublin.

HALINA:

All able-bodied men must leave the

city, go across the river and set

up a new line of defence, that's

what it said.

FATHER:

There's hardly anybody left in

this building, only women, the men

have gone.

SZPILMAN:

And what do you think you'll do

while you're setting up a new line

of defence? Wander round lugging

your suitcases?

MOTHER:

Pack, Wladek, there's no time.

SZPILMAN:

I'm not going anywhere.

HALINA:

Good! I'm not going anywhere either!

MOTHER:

Don't be ridiculous, we've got to

keep together.

SZPILMAN:

No, no, no, I'm staying put. If

I'm going to die, I prefer to die

at home.

MOTHER:

God forbid!

HENRYK:

Sssh!

Crackles, whistles and static from the radio.

HENRYK:

Ssh! I've got something, listen...

They gather round.

RADIO ANNOUNCER:

... an important announcement.

News has just been received through

the BBC that Great Britain, having

had no reply...

(static)

...and therefore has declared war

on Nazi Germany...

(a collective gasp)

... next few hours... awaiting

latest news...

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