Jasper Jones Page #4

Even the police saw what happened and

Miss Findlay can just walk away?

Yes, I know. Just keep it down.

- Mrs Lu didn't hurt anyone.

- I know.

Let's talk about this

when we get home, alright?

- Goodnight, Peter.

- Wesley.

Come on, Charlie.

What do you think happened?

Truthfully...

before tonight,

I would have thought

the most logical likelihood

is that she's run away.

I've taught Laura

for a few years now and...

she's a bit remote.

Wouldn't surprise me

if she'd skipped town for the city,

and I hope I'm right.

But...

But?

I shouldn't be

telling you this...

but when they

searched her room,

the window was wide open

and everything was a mess.

And there was blood on the floor

and on her bed.

So, I don't know.

It's very concerning.

Which is why there's

such a serious response.

Do they have any suspects?

No, not really.

Although, I have heard talk

that they're looking

for Jasper Jones.

Wh-Why?

Because they blame that poor kid

for everything.

Wait.

What are you working

on in there?

In here?

Well, I'm learning the bassoon.

What?

Yeah, that's right.

Do you want to hear me play?

Ooh.

Sounds like more of a trumpet.

Yeah, well, like I said,

I'm just learning.

Goodnight, mate.

Charlie!

Jasper, where have you been?

- What happened at the town hall?

- They're looking for you.

I know.

They've been staking out my old man's

place for the past two days.

Can you come out?

But there's a curfew on.

Wait a second.

Come on.

The lights are on.

He might be home.

Jasper, there's no way

I'm going in there.

We're not going in.

Just watching.

It's... not my brand.

Come on.

What is it?

Um... it's Pelham's.

I think it's Irish.

Nicked it from my old man.

He goes through it so fast,

doesn't notice

when it's missing.

Are you worried he'll tell

the police where you are?

He wouldn't have a clue.

After my mum died...

he just went to sh*t.

Well, when did she die?

When I was real young.

Car crash.

I don't remember her at all.

I haven't even

seen a photograph.

But I know she's where

I get my colour from.

Her people aren't

from round here.

Did you love her? Laura?

We were planning

to leave together.

When?

As soon as we could.

That's why I've been gone

these past couple of months.

Been out Donnybrook way

picking stone fruit.

Didn't get a chance

to tell Laura.

Well, why not?

There wasn't time.

I couldn't go near her house

during the day.

Think of that.

I could only ever see her

when it was dark.

It's like she was a dream

or something.

I came back Christmas night...

with enough money

to get us out.

Went straight to her window...

and she was gone.

And then you came here.

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