The Charge of the Light Brigade Page #5

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What a dull dog the colonel is.

Hasn't a word to say for himself.

Benjy.

I love you so much, Elsa.

You look so beautiful.

I can't stand this any longer. We've got

to find a way to tell Geoffrey tonight.

Yes, yes, I know, I know.

We shouldn't be seen here.

This place is full of scandalmongers.

But I had to see you alone. We can't go on

deceiving Geoffrey like this.

I know he'll understand.

He's a great fellow, he's human.

It's because of that we mustn't

hurt him any more than we can help.

Let me tell him in my own way.

After all, it's my responsibility.

When he knows how we really feel,

he can't think that we're in the wrong.

Wrong? It's only wrong

if we don't tell him.

Let's face the truth. We're in love

with one another, we always will be.

Elsa.

You will return to the ballroom at once.

-May I say, Sir--

-I'm not interested in what you have to say.

There is no excuse

for a man who is so disloyal...

...as to trifle with the affections

of his brother's fiance.

I forbid you to see or speak

to my daughter again.

I am not being disloyal, Sir.

Elsa and I love each other.

Love? Cheap infatuation.

You deserve a good thrashing.

Perry, please go.

As I doubt that you have the courage

to inform your brother of this treachery...

...rest assured that I shall tell him.

My brother knows me too well

to accuse me of treachery, Sir.

Elsa, I'll see you again

before you leave for Chukoti.

One moment, Captain Vickers.

Even though you've been seconded

for the political service...

...you still retain your army rank.

-Well, Sir?

-Therefore, you will do as I say.

If not, I shall have you recalled to England

for gross insubordination.

Very well, Sir.

Elsa, I am at an absolute loss

to understand your attitude.

Father, I love him.

You really believe you love?

I see.

Now I understand the strangeness

of your behavior for some time past.

But you must remember...

...that you loved Geoffrey

when you accepted him.

He's been away a long time.

Now that he is back, you must realize that

that love is still there...

...and this is merely

a passing infatuation.

I wish you were right, Father.

I fought and fought against it,

but I love him.

Elsa, my dear, I've taken care of you

ever since your mother died.

Let me know what is best for you.

Geoffrey is a splendid fellow,

loves you with all his heart.

You can't wantonly hurt him.

Oh, I don't wish to hurt Geoffrey.

Of course you don't, my darling.

There, now, dry your eyes.

And let's forget this little incident.

And promise,

when you meet him tonight...

...you'll treat him as though

nothing has happened.

I'll try, Father.

That's a dear. Now come.

Will Your Highness excuse me?

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