Whistle Down the Wind Page #5

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do you, till you're better?

No. Don't tell nobody.

We know who you are.

And we're going to look after you.

We'll try and get you

some better stuff next time.

Good night, gentle Jesus.

Sleep well.

Did you come straight home

from Sunday school today, Kathy?

Yes, Dad.

- You didn't hang about anywhere?

- No, Dad.

No, well that's right.

I don't want you hanging around,

talking to people and that.

You didn't talk to anyone, did you?

No, Dad, only the vicar.

No, I mean strangers, like.

You didn't talk to any strangers?

- No, Dad.

- I don't want you talking to strangers.

There's some very funny

people about these days.

Funny men and that.

I don't want you to be bothered

with anybody you don't know.

Kathy, what are you doing?

- Nothing, Auntie.

- What have you got under table?

- Nothing, Auntie.

- There's summat going on between you.

You know summat about it, too.

What have you got in your hands?

Nothing, Auntie.

Well, eat your tea properly.

And mind what I say. I don't want

you having to do with strangers.

Just mind what I say.

Yes, Dad.

Come on, you two.

Come on.

- Did you get the stuff?

- Don't shout. Yes, I did.

Got an extra bar of soap,

some toothpaste

and an individual fruit pie.

Oh, quick, put it up your jumper.

- Do you think Auntie'll find out?

- No, I'll say I lost t'bill.

- Do you think it's wicked?

- No.

How can it be, when we're

doing it for Him? Come on, quick.

Come on.

It's you. You told them.

No I didn't, I only told Jackie Greenwood.

You told them.

I told you not to tell anybody.

I didn't tell anybody. I only told Jackie.

- What do you lot want, then?

- We've come to see Him.

- Who?

- Jesus.

Yes, Jesus.

Well, you can't, see.

Yes we can, then.

He's not your private property.

Everyone can see Him if they want.

Well,

if I tell you,

if I let you see Him,

it's got to be a secret.

You've got to promise.

It's got to be a secret society

from the grown-ups.

Do you promise?

Because if you don't,

they'll come and take Him away again,

like last time.

Do you understand?

Right.

You can't come past our house

for a start. You'll have to go right round.

Our Nan and our Charles'll take you.

You're not to make any noise

and you have to wait for me.

Do you understand? Come on.

- Do you want to see Jesus or don't you?

- Yes.

Well, shut up, then.

Here are your groceries, Auntie.

I'm just out to play.

Mind you don't get yourself

all mucked up.

You're all to wait here until I say.

And keep back out of sight.

Nan, give me the stuff.

Keep back.

I brought you these, like I promised.

Oh, your leg.

Yeah.

If you want to, you could get me

some water and a bit of cloth.

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