The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' Page #4

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withdraw as a contestant.

Well,

thanks for the invitation,

but I've already agreed

to be Althea's partner.

Ah, yes, that...

girl.

Between us adults,

I'm a little concerned

about her well-being.

Really?

She's been through

so much--

the death of her mother,

never really fitting in

with the other children.

I'm afraid if you

enter the contest and lose,

she'll be crushed.

We have no intention

of losing.

I think you may be

overestimating your chances.

If you really thought that,

we wouldn't be having

this conversation.

I'm glad you're here,

Hercules,

to comfort and protect

that poor girl,

but I do worry about

what might happen to her

after you've gone.

Believe me,

if anything happens to Althea,

I'll be coming back.

Have a good night.

Althea.

What are you

still doing up?

You changed your mind,

didn't you?

Not a chance.

We're in this together.

Nothing's gonna change that.

I don't know what I'd do

without you.

You're the best thing

that's ever happened to me.

I love you, Hercules.

This... isn't right.

I'm sorry.

Who am I kidding?

Stupid.Stupid.

Um...

I know this isn't

what you want to hear,

but what you're feeling,

it's not love.

I know what it means

to love someone, Hercules.

I'm not a little girl

anymore.

No. No, you're not.

You are a, uh,

beautiful young woman.

When the contest is over,

you won't forget about me,

will you?

Now, how could I possibly

ever forget you?

You will always be...

my first dance partner.

You're awfully quiet

this morning.

I feel like such a fool.

I'm so embarrassed.

Oh, don't be.

You said what was on your mind,

and that took courage.

[ Sinister Laughter ]

[ Althea Gasping,

Whimpering ]

What are we gonna do?

[ Laughter Continues ]

Hercules!

[ Grunting ]

Come on! Hold on tight!

Don't look down!

Huh?

[ Clears Throat ]

[ Screaming ]

I've got you. Come on.

You ready for

your next lesson?

What do you mean?

Balance.

I feel like a hamster.

[ Grunts ]

[ Whimpering, Sobbing ]

They tried to kill us.

Althea, look at me.

Come on, look at me.

I can't do this!

It's not worth dying for!

But it is

worth fighting for.

I will not let

anything happen to you.

Besides,

you were great.

Late. Late, late,

late, late, late!

Sorry we're late,

but we had to do a little

practicing of our own.

Oh, practicing?

Is that what you call it

these days?

Mucking about,

discovering appendages

you never even knew you had.

Ooh, you are a nasty,

nasty little boy.

Put your hand out now!

Pardon me?

[ Gasps ] Don't you

"pardon me" me, you!

I shall give you "pardon me."

I shall "pardon me" you

into the middle of next week!

Now, hold that hand out--

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