The Road of Life Page #3

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What we have to do now is tell the truth,...

to the gentlemen who ask you, exactly what happened.

Yes, but my mom told the policeman that she killed him, and they locked her up.

You'll help us, won't you, sir?

We'll all help you.

Sir...are they going to operate on me like Pedro?

I told you we wouldn't. You're not sick.

They operated on him because he couldn't speak.

And now he's speaking OK, right?

They restored speech to a mute by operating on him?

Well, he wasn't exactly a mute, Counselor.

The boy suffered hypertrophy of the tonsils and persistent adenoids...

which made his speech almost unintelligible.

He suffered a strong inferiority complex because of his voice and the abuse he received.

Now you'll see the change.

Well, go up there and just tell them the whole truth. And don't be afraid.

Wake up, Pedro.

How do you feel? Can you speak well yet?

Now I can speak well.

Since I had surgery here I speak well. Before, like that.

Well, look, you're going to talk to this man all about your history.

Counselor, it would be interesting for you to hear. I have to go to my office.

I'll wait for you there.

Of course, Doctor. You go on ahead.

So let's see...Tell me what happened to you. Why are you here?

Well, you see,...

Hey, mister, you dispense.

Can I see Don Panchito, the preceptor?

I brought my son here to him, so he can educate him for me.

Go into the Headmaster's office. I'll tell him you're coming.

Sit there. I'll notify the principal.

Mr. Director, they're looking for you.

Don Panchito, a pleasure.

What, don't you remember me?

I'm Pedro Romero of San Damin de las Tunas.

When you were over there you taught me to read.

San Damian of...But, of course, Don Pedro!

I do never forget any of my disciples.

And now, what brings you here?

Sit, sit.

Well, you see, this one you see here is my son.

I brought him here so you could make a worthwhile man out of him.

Back in the village they harass him a lot. He doesn't learn anything.

And as you remember, we live some distance from the village and the school.

Now that I have some money put away, I thought, "Pedro, you have to know how to live,...

"and it's best to take Pedrito the capital to Don Panchito so he'll teach him properly."

Very well thought out, Don Pedro.

If your kid isn't stupid, he'll learn.

No, you'll see that he's not a halfwit.

The bad thing is the poor kid has a minor defect.

Back in the village the boys gave him a rough time...

and then fight with him. They never leave him to study in peace.

What is this defect?

I didn't notice anything.

You'll hear it now.

Come on, son. Tell Don Panchito here your name.

Why not? Don Panchito will say that you are disobedient.

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