The Old Curiosity Shop Page #4

Yes' like beggars.

It is possible' grandfather.

If We Want it badly enough.

- (Door opens)

- (Men laugh)

Let us be free of Quilp tonight.

(Snores)

(Snorts)

(Mutters)

(Brass snorts)

(Door closes)

(Gulls)

What's the matter' child?

It's Nell and her grandfather.

Run away.

(Footsteps)

Nell?

Little Nell?

Where are they?

Brass.

Wake up' you drunken fool.

- You seen 'em?

- Seen Who' Mr. Quilp?

Good morning' sir.

Is the little lady of the house at home?

She's flown.

- Flown?

- Gone' both of 'em.

Vanished in the night.

But Where have they gone' sir?

You tell me' sir.

Where's that brother of hers?

Freddie? Ah' noW there's a problem.

I'm afraid he's done very much the same.

Ran off to France. Got himself into a spot

of bother With a girl dancing in the halls.

Not dancing any more' I'm afraid.

Far from it.

Little Nelly Won't be Wanting these' then.

Perhaps the sly old fox has made his fortune

and gone off to live in a tranquil spot

With a distant vieW of the changing sea.

(Quilp) Careful!

You nincompoop!

What's this here' sir?

Looks like a secret hiding place.

- Let me see.

- Worthless papers' sir.

Nothing but outstanding debts and bills.

- A jewelry box!

- Give that here.

Empty.

Might have known.

Everything of value gambled away.

Well' I Won't be made a fool of

by a young girl and a thief.

If the old swindler gets away With this'

others Will do the same.

I must have justice.

Revenge.

Maybe We should rest' Nell.

You look tired.

I'll never feel tired again

noW We're rid of Mr. Quilp.

(Grandfather chuckles)

Here...

Take charge of that.

That's the last of our money.

A feW gold coins.

Oh' should I ask or even beg...

for their return'

you must refuse me.

Do you promise me?

I promise.

Oh' there's something else

I Want to give you.

Here.

- My mother's locket.

- Yes.

She always meant you to have it

When you became of an age.

Hm? For the sake of her love.

Thank you.

It'll remind you of home...and of everything

that is good in the World.

Yes' all is Well noW.

(Grandfather) Freedom.

Is it very much further' Mr. Quilp?

The air is exceedingly dry' and I suddenly

feel in need of a light refreshment.

Oh' Well' We are very near' Mr. SWiveller.

It's a moment's Walk away.

Pity. I hope this Work you're offering me

Won't be too taxing.

I'm not usually an early riser.

Oh! I had the sun very strong

in my eyes last night.

Think of the rewards

our joint venture Will bring' sir.

You keep an eye on my business dealings

With Mr. Brass

and I promise to find Miss Nelly Trent

and bring her back here to you' sir.

You'll be married When

the girl becomes of age. I promise.

That's the Worst of it' Mr. Quilp.

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