Salem's Lot Page #3

Very soon, Mr. Crockett,

and I'm sure that you'll find it a pleasure.

The winds of revolt swept through

the township of Jerusalem's Lot...

...soon to be known as Salem's Lot.

Down with the British. Hurray for freedom.

Men took out their long rifles,

kissed their wives and children goodbye...

...and marched off

to join George Washington.

Daddy, come back safe.

Daddy, let me come with you.

I'm old enough to fight.

I'll be back.

But not until we've won the right

to be free men.

The war was long and bitter.

Some men from Salem's Lot fought

at Valley Forge...

...suffering through that long, cold winter.

Others helped gain victory at Saratoga...

...and triumph over Cornwallis.

And when the war ended...

Where is Daddy?

Won't he ever come home?

Yes, Salem's Lot had its share of heroes,

living and dead...

...but they had fought for

the greatest treasure of all: Liberty.

Mr. Berk?

Are the kids still running the pageant?

What?

Are the kids still running

the school pageant?

With a little editorial help from me.

Very little as I remember.

My name is Ben Mears.

You probably don't remember me.

Of course I do. I've read your books.

I wouldn't have written them

if it hadn't been for you.

You just said a very large thing.

I'd like you to explain it to me.

Can we talk about it tonight?

Sure.

I don't know how you can work here.

It'd scare the hell out of me.

It's kind of nice here, during the day.

It's pretty and quiet, you know.

Too quiet. Especially at night.

I'm hardly ever here at night. They are.

What's up?

I need a strong back tonight.

Want to make $50?

$50?

That's for two of you.

You're going to need another strong back.

What about you?

Me?

I've got something else

planned for tonight.

Hey there, Teacher.

Can I carry your books for you?

Oh, sorry.

No, that's all right.

Do you have your car with you?

No, I came by to see Jason Berk.

Told me to wait around.

Take a walk home. I won't do it again.

Hey, come on.

Will you wait for me here, please?

Get in.

No.

You have no right to do this.

You said you loved me. You said it.

That was a hundred years ago.

It has nothing to do with him.

So you were doing something

up at the lake.

Oh, please.

What time do you think

you'll get home, honey?

With all the junking around, locking up...

Those things take...

...five, six hours.

Be back midnight or after.

You stay away from her, you hear?

I'll try.

Well, you try real hard.

She's all mine. Right, honey?

You big bad bear.

Go on.

He was just kidding.

Look, if he suspected anything,

would he kid?

You shouldn't leave your truck

double-parked like this.

Would you want me to go to Portland

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