Pather Panchali Page #3

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What were you doing in the kitchen?

- Nothing.

Nothing? I saw you take

something from the shelf.

I'm out of chilies.

I just thought I'd take a few.

Show me.

You should have asked.

I've told you I don't like anyone

puttering in my kitchen.

When you're free, come here.

I need you

to chop the greens.

Sit down.

At your age, other girls

are helping around the house,

cooking, chopping vegetables,

scrubbing pots.

They even help

with the religious rites.

You think it's right

to be running around all day?

If you admire Ranu so much,

why not learn from her?

Have you got

a fever again today?

Let me see.

Remember to drink

your basil tea.

Run and tell your mother

we were at Puti's house.

You're back?

Don't touch!

Now you've done it.

Mommy, I'm hungry.

Didn't you have some rice?

- Yes.

- Well, then?

Apu! Come here!

There's rice in the big bowl.

Ask Durga for some.

Hari!

Help me up.

What's wrong?

My back's gotten so stiff.

How are you these days?

Oh, no one cares

about an old woman.

- What's happened now?

- Just look at this.

What's that?

My shawl.

I wear it in the evenings.

I'll buy you a new one

for the puja festival.

- Really?

- Yes.

Can I have some live coals?

How can I supply you

with coals all the time?

Did you bring in some firewood?

Did you ask for your pay today?

How long will you keep quiet?

- Mr. Ray has problems with his land.

- So what?

I could lose my job

if I ask now.

So be it. I'm sure there are

other jobs in town.

Eight rupees,

and no pay in three months.

Some job!

- This has never happened before.

So you sit and do nothing?

Have you seen the house

and what the children

are eating and wearing?

Durga has had a fever for days.

There's no medicine

or even proper food.

The boy goes to school in rags.

Is that right?

Here.

We can set aside repairs,

but debts must be repaid.

I borrowed five rupees from

Mrs. Mukherjee six months ago,

and she's quick

with the cutting remarks.

Do something,

for goodness' sake!

Sit down.

You won't tell Mother?

Idiot! She'll hear you!

The sweets seller.

Do you want anything?

Delicious fried cream,

sweet lentil balls,

coconut candies,

chandrapuli,

sweet cheese balls.

- Go ask Father for money.

- You go.

Go on!

I suppose

he's asking for money.

Don't give him any.

It's a bad habit.

Nothing?

He's headed for Tunu's house.

Chinibas is here!

What's going on?

Off with you.

What do you have today?

Mother wants two annas' worth.

Durga, come and play.

Durga's on our team!

- Apu, come play!

Want to come play?

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