Jassy Page #5

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- Who's with me?

- All.

Where are you going first, Moderlaine?

Come on, man, we need you, say what

you like, another bad talker yourself.

- Are you all ready?

- Yes.

- What's all this?

- We'd like a few words with you, Mr Helmar

- I know you.

- I've worked for your house, Sir.

Go on with your work, I've

not got no time for you

I've got no time for any of you.

Get off my land in one minute,

I'll throw you off, all lot of you

Barney, you must take me to

Moderlaine please, Barney, please.

Jassy, what's the matter with you?

It's my father, I'll tell you on the way.

Jassy, be calm what's happening?

It's my father, Mum, he is

in danger, deadly danger.

- How do you know?

- I do know, I see him.

- See him?

- Don't do nothing, Barney, please.

- Jassy, stay here a moment.

- Where are you going?

I'm going to saddle the mare.

I said get off my land.

Drunken swine is not good talking to him.

You are right we'll come back

another day, Mr Helmar.

When your are not so drunk, come on.

Look at him, your Lord and Master,

the man you sweat your gut out for.

For ten shillings a week.

If you don't get off my steps

I'll set the dogs on him.

Steady.

Oh, Negus.

- Jassy, what's the matter?

- What's happened?

Father.

Father

I'm ready Jassy.

It's too late now.

Jassy.

He's dead.

What do you mean?

They killed him.

I shall always remember you

were willing to come.

He run up the steps and cried out,

I didn't hear what he said.

The dogs left at him and the gun went off.

Don't, Jassy, you dreamt it all

I'm going to stay with you

until he comes home.

He's coming home now.

- When did it happen?

- Eight, just clock was struck.

Mum

I'm sorry Jassy, but I've made up my mind.

It's not my work, Mum.

No, it's not your work.

Then what is it, Mum?

I'd really rather not discuss it but

it's only fair you should know.

It's Mr Barney.

Does he want me to go?

No, but he's at an impressionable age

and you are an attractive girl

it isn't good he should

see so much of you.

You think he might fall in love with me.

You like him already don't you?

No not like I love him.

I shall never love anyone else.

You must see what an

impossible situation it is.

That's why you must go.

Will that make any difference?

Maybe not, would you be willing

to go as far off as Beldon?

I must go anywhere I can find work.

There is a Mistress Bell there who keeps

a finishing school for young ladies

I'll give you a letter to her.

Mrs Hatton speaks very well of you.

I see your father is dead

and your mother is a..

Gypsy.

Is your mother a gypsy?

Yes, Mum.

Honest, respectful, clean

show me your hand?

Nails?

Well, I'll give you a trial.

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