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Well, here you go, Davey.

A month's wages.

And well earned. You've been a big help, lad. Thank you, Mr. Morley.

I'd like to call you up again if I may. I've got a big job coming up in the

spring.

Yes, sir. That'll be just fine, sir.

All right, then.

Well, off you go.

And don't spend all that in one place.

My word, Davy.

That is a tighter sum you've accumulated there. Look, I tell you what.

Tomorrow I'll go and see Mr. Macrae at the bank and see about opening an

for you.

Why?

Money has to be put to work, you know.

It doesn't accrue interest sitting under your bed, oh, no.

A savings account would be the very thing, wouldn't it, Rachel?

Such a good way for you to start to learn to manage your finances.

I don't need to save my money, Miss King.

I'm going to spend it. That's what I saved it for in the first place.

What do you plan to spend it on?

A microscope.

Microscope?

I don't know why you find a microscope in this neck of the woods.

It's not as if you can walk into the general store and pick one off the

you know.

Hattie, aren't you going to Summerside tomorrow to pick up those textbooks?

Yes, why?

Why don't you poke around there and see if you can't find a microscope for Davy?

Well, I could try, I suppose.

Thanks, Miss King.

You're the greatest. Davy, wash your hands.

Dora, supper's ready.

Oh, there.

Well,

did you get it, Miss King?

Well,

as a matter of fact, I did. Is that one mine?

Yes, it is.

Right, Miss King.

David, wait up a moment.

Stay.

Hold on, hold on, David King.

I have something to tell you.

Encyclopedias? Where's my microscope?

Oh, I was about to explain.

As it turned out, the price of a microscope would be way beyond your

boy. Oh, I looked into it thoroughly, and I knew how disappointed you'd be if

came home empty -handed.

This isn't what I asked for.

I know, but you'll see, these books, they're chock -full of the most...

Fascinating scientific information.

And when you think of it, a set of encyclopedias would be a much more

investment for a boy your age. A microscope.

Well, thank you, Miss King, but I didn't ask you to buy them. And I'd appreciate

it if you'd bring them back and get my money.

Please. Beg your pardon?

Well, the boy did work awfully hard for that money, had he? And if he really

doesn't want... Does he know what he wants if he won't give these a chance?

Look here, Davy Keith, I want you to give these encyclopedia a try.

At least, let's say, for a month, before we discuss the matter any further. Now,

here.

There's no point in me working for Mr. Morley if I can't even spend my own

the way I want to.

Why aren't you dressed?

We have to meet the train in half an hour.

I'm not going.

You most certainly are.

You know perfectly well.

Felicity is bringing those new boys here today to the foundling home.

And you and Dora must be there to welcome them.

I don't see why.

Oh, too much to ask you just to be neighborly, is it?

Think of someone else but yourself for once.

There. Now, I want you dressed and at the table in five minutes.

Is that understood?

Janet, over here.

Oh, it's so good to see you. Thank goodness you're here.

Hello, dear.

Oh, sorry, we're late.

Where's Felicity?

Well, she decided to stay on at Charlottetown at the last moment.

What? It's a long story. I'll explain it to you later.

But first, I'd like you all to meet Brett and Ian McNulty.

Hello. Hi.

How do you do? And welcome to Avonlea.

Yes. Well, there'll be plenty of time to make acquaintance later.

In the meantime, why don't we get these youngsters home and settled in, shall

we?

I'll take the suitcase.

Thank you. Take the suitcase.

They both.

Come on, boys.

Here we go.

Here we go. Sit there. I brought the red.

Wonderful.

Belle Marie. Good.

This is Brett and Ian.

And I'd like you to show these two boys up to the room.

Now.

I'm sure they must be tired after their voyage. Off you go. Sure, Mrs. King.

Follow me.

Go meet the new boy. Come on, now.

I see your bed's over here.

You can put your things away in the bottom to dress that bureau by the

A bit slaggy, isn't it?

We haven't had anyone from away before.

Those two little boys hadn't been caught stealing food.

They'd be living on the streets of Charlottetown still.

Why weren't they reported after they ran away?

Well, it seems the people they were placed with were glad to be rid of them.

They registered a complaint with the Barrington home that Ian and Brad were

too difficult to be suitable as farm workers.

It's disgraceful how I abhor the practice of importing British children

the pretense they're to be adopted and then...

treating them as chattel, working them to the bone. It's... It's criminal.

I just hope Felicity can convince those immigration people to give her permanent

custody. You see, legally, Ian and Brett are still wards with a Barrington home

in England.

I don't even want to imagine what would happen to those two boys if they had to

go back to that place.

This is nice. Did you make it yourself?

Keep your dirty hands off our things.

Hey, don't be so rough.

You're just a little kid.

I'd watch myself if I were you. What for?

Your brother's the one who's threatening people.

Clear off, or I'll show you what for.

Good grief.

I was

hoping

you'd make those new boys feel welcome.

Instead, you go and get yourself into a round of fisticuffs.

He took a swing at me.

I've got a right to defend myself.

Oh, you listen here.

Those poor boys have had nowhere near the advantages in life that you've had.

It's no wonder they're a bit rough around the edges.

But I expect more from you, Davy Keith, than stooped to physical violence. You

have to prove yourself bigger than that boy.

Now, the next time you see Brett and Ian, I want you to smooth things over,

hear? Make friends with them.

I don't see how I can.

They sure don't want to be friends with me.

Surely you'll remember how it was when you and Dora first came here to live

me.

After Mrs. Lynn took sick.

It wasn't easy for you at first, was it?

But then eventually everything just sorted itself out, didn't it?

Time's up.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

Well, now, I expect you're both looking forward to making lots of new friends at

school now, aren't you?

We'd sooner earn a living if you must now.

Now, now, there's plenty of years ahead for that.

Oh, childhood's a precious thing, you know.

So enjoy it whilst you can.

David, daughter, you can come in now.

Yes.

Davy, there was something I wanted to say to Brett, wasn't there?

I'm sorry about what happened yesterday.

I hope there's no hard feelings.

Ah.

Better.

Oh, my.

Such a beautiful day outside.

So I'll not keep you children cooped up here a moment longer.

Go on, outside, all of you. Go on.

Out in the yard, enjoy the fresh air.

Go on.

Go on now.

Garbs and gloves, it's cold.

Off you go.

Fresh air, my eye.

I'll catch me blinking deaf out of here. Not that bad.

It must get cold in England in the winter, too.

Not like this.

It's just not natural.

You have to dress for the weather, that's all.

Wrap your scarf around you like this.

This will be better.

I can't breathe.

What? I can't breathe.

For Pete's sake, it was only a joke.

How about I smother you and see how you like it?

You'd better wash your mouth. Or pan your teeth to air your throat. Do what I

do.

Ah! You did that, Joe!

Ah!

Ah! Ah!

Ah! Ah!

Ah!

Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!

Ah!

Ah!

caught up with the others in no time.

What in the world is this?

Heavens, Rachel.

They're killing each other out there.

Watch out.

Shortbread with walnuts?

Thanks, Mrs. Lynn.

So.

Well, you're free standing there with all those wet things on, Brett.

Davey will loan you a sweater to change into.

No. Don't be silly. Give me the sweater.

Leave both.

I'm all right.

I'll be drawing the gif.

Suit yourself.

You want to play Snakes and Ladders with me later?

Snakes and Ladders?

Yeah.

All right.

How much you play for?

What do you mean?

How much you bet? A penny a game?

Tuttons? What?

Well, I've never really played Snakes and Ladders for money before.

Well, what do you play for?

I guess I just play for the fun of it.

Fun?

Give it a miss, then.

Not real big on fun.

What am I? Try and guess.

A monkey's duck.

No.

Feast me.

I'm a walrus. Look.

Oh, sure, I see it now.

Hey, Quint, guess what I am.

Robot specimen, he is.

What say we teachers, lot, chicken or dare?

Chicken or dare?

How do you play that? Everybody draws straws, see?

And the one who picks the longest straw gets to dare everyone else to do

something. Them that doubt is chicken. I always smell trouble afoot when boys

congregate in a horde like that.

Hey, that's not fair.

You're a darn thief.

Me cheat. I won fan square, didn't I?

All right, then.

Let's start the game.

Who should I pick to go first?

You, Mr. Walrus.

What is it?

Okay, come on, let's go.

What are you going to do?

Come on.

You kicked me right there.

Right, so let them things in here.

Hey, get out

of there.

We ain't doing nothing.

He did the general store.

Why do we have to come back?

Because I say so.

Or you owe me a nickel.

Go ahead.

Go on before someone sees us!

My favourite.

Oh, I'll get it.

Funny thing is, I could have sworn we were all out.

Well, my eyes aren't used to be, I guess. Oh, yes, Muriel.

Good heavens.

No, no, no, I appreciate you calling me first.

Oh, yes, I will.

I'll look into the matter immediately and I'll telephone you right back.

What's happened?

Well, it seems that...

Some person or persons unknown have been pulling pranks all over the town.

Apparently, they've broken into the general store as well and emptied out

cash register. Yes, Muriel found the doors open just now when she went there

do the receipts.

Donny, Lester thinks the McNulty brothers may have had a hand in it.

Luckily, Muriel wants me to speak to them first before she calls in the

constable. I do hope they weren't involved.

We'll find out soon enough.

Do you know anything about this, Davey?

Um, more beads?

Stop it! Stop it! Hello?

Aunt Hedy, we're upstairs!

Stop it! Stop it!

Aunt Hedy's name is going on here.

Aunt Hedy, you're here, Aunt Hedy.

I've been going crazy.

So I see.

Cecily, I'd like a word alone with Brett and Ian, please, if you don't mind.

The others can wait in the kitchen till we're through. Go on.

With pleasure.

I want that money you took from the general store, and I want it now.

Otherwise, the constable will be paying you a visit, and he is not as

understanding as I am.

That brat Davy squealed, didn't he?

No, Davy didn't squeal on you.

But it appears you just squealed on him.

Go on, pack your things.

Pack!

How long do we have to stay in this dump?

You'll stay in this dump till you learn to behave as young gentlemen should.

Instead of running amok, wreaking havoc like raging barbarians.

And you may begin by making up your beds.

You can't boss us.

Unless you're planning to sleep on the floor, I suggest you do as you're told

and make up your beds.

Good night.

Thank you, Colonial. How do you stand living with friends who are boring you

and night?

And where do you boys think you're going?

Oh, no.

I have a little project in mind for the three of you.

March.

Hey! Clumsy me.

I'll show you clumsy.

What?

Take that!

Here, keep.

And how did this happen?

I tripped.

Very well.

Up there. I'll get you washed up. Go on. Go on.

Think this old boiler's gone wonky by the sound it's making.

And how would you know?

I helped a blog fix the steam tractor last time we was on.

Sure you did.

I'm not having you on. Get up close and listen. It sounds like the Dickens.

I don't hear anything.

See?

The spoiler was fine before you two wouldn't hear it.

What did you do?

Nothing. Honest. We didn't touch it.

We'd better clear out.

What is going on down here?

Your boiler's on the blink, ma 'am.

If I was you, I'd shut her off so you could get her checked over.

You'd better have a look at it yourself, Miss King.

I'm telling you, I'm dying.

God, no, I can't do it.

Still alive.

Thank you.

That's not even fair, is it? It might have been a good deal worse.

It's a good thing you noticed something was wrong, Bled.

If I'd not shut down that boiler when I did, the whole place might have gone up

in smoke.

Oh, and for that I am in your debt, young man.

Well done, hmm?

Well done.

That's well.

May as well call it a day.

Go on, run along home, will you, boys?

As I sort out this mess here.

Miss King?

I'm sorry about all this. Oh, no, no, it's not your fault, child.

Goodness, I've been hounding Mr. Trudeau for years about this antiquated old

furnace here.

And as usual, I was right.

You're wet, Blanket, you are.

Cheer up. We're home free. No more work.

Yeah, because you wrecked the boiler on purpose to get out of work.

It blew up of its own accord. Nothing to do with me.

And even if it was, you'd never be able to prove anything.

Somebody could have been hurt.

Nobody got a scratch.

That's all that matters, isn't it?

You really don't care about anybody except you, do you?

Look, I don't fancy people pushing me around, forcing me to do things I don't

want. I need to die.

Get what they deserve.

What are you gawking at?

I was just wondering how you cut your back like that.

Nothing.

I got off whip once or twice when I first came over.

Why? Oh, I was quick enough doing me chores.

Some such rot.

Don't go running and tell them what you see.

Because I'll box your ears.

Don't need them ladies fussing over it.

Is that why you ran away from the farm you're on?

Because of what they did to you?

Not me.

I could take my lumps if I have to.

But the old beggar fancied he'd do the same to Ian.

I couldn't very well stand for him being it now, could I?

He's just a bleeding kid.

Nobody will ever hurt you or Ian like that here in Avonlea.

They better not, or I'll give it right back to them, and twice as badly.

You know, if you give it half a chance, you might really get to like it here.

In that orphanage?

Not perishing likely.

Felicity King will take good care of you.

Just like she takes good care of everybody else that lives with her.

If you people really wanted to help us, you'd ship us back to England on the

next boat.

Now it was Bell.

You're right, little pest, you are.

Put it back.

It's Miss King's secret emergency phone. It's such a secret. How do you know

about it?

She told me where she hid it in case anything happened. I bet you've been

dipping in yourself.

Look, I just need enough for train fare to Halifax. No, put it back.

Come on.

I've been trying to scare up enough money for me and Ian to find our

Jim. I'd have it too, except you keep jinxing us.

True, honest.

That's where we were headed when they nicked us and brought us here.

Jim's 18.

I reckon he could take care of us.

How come he hasn't come for you, then?

He got shipped over before us. He don't even know we're here.

We don't know where he is, exactly.

He got sent to Nova Scotia.

I thought we'd just nuzzle around there till we found him.

That's crazy.

Look, Miss King knows a lot about this stuff.

She can probably find your brother twice as fast as you can.

No. She'll only try and stop us. It's always the same thing. She'll say, Jim's

not fit to be our legal guardian, or we'd be better off staying in an

No, she's not like that.

She'll help you find him if you ask her.

No. We're going, and that's it.

You're not going anywhere.

I'll call Miss King right now if you try.

You better be bleeding right. I am. I promise.

Yes? Oh, I see.

Yes, yes, I understand.

Thank you for trying, dear.

Bye -bye.

What did she say? Yeah, with Jim.

It's not good news, I'm afraid.

Your brother's got himself into some sort of trouble, it seems.

According to the records at the Barrington home, he was apprenticed to a

shop in Halifax till just last month, and then he was arrested

for assaulting some man in a brawl, and he was sent to jail.

He's not been heard from since.

That can't be right. They must have made a mistake.

No.

No mistake.

I'm sorry to say.

Could you take us to see him in jail, then? So he knows we're all right.

If only I could, Brett.

I don't have the authority to take you boys to Halifax.

At least not till Felicity gets your immigration papers squared away.

Even so, we have to proceed with the utmost caution.

Otherwise... You could be sent back to that home, you know.

Told you she wouldn't help us.

Good morning.

Couldn't they just go for a day?

Nobody would find out. Of course not. We can't take the risk.

We mustn't do anything that would jeopardize Felicity's guardianship of

boys.

If they were sent back to that Barrington home...

They'll be placed on some farm.

Lord knows what'll happen to them.

But I promised we'd help them. Yes, well, you shouldn't make promises you

others to keep for you.

Can we just... No, Davy. I'll not do a thing till Felicity returns, and that is

final.

Remember when Jim gave it to you?

He made it himself.

He gave it to you when Mum died.

When we're back with Jim, it'll be like it used to be.

I won't let a star, will I?

What are you lurking about for?

Push on.

I can't.

I'm going to get you to Halifax somehow.

Come again?

We're going to Halifax right now.

Did Miss King change her mind?

Not exactly.

She's not going with us.

You take it it's on your blinking arm.

Easy, see?

We just take the train to Charlottetown.

Then we catch the ferry.

And when we land in Nova Scotia, we just board the next train to Halifax.

Where'd you get the money for all this?

You picked the old girl's emergency fund, didn't you?

I'll pay her back.

It's not kind of an emergency, isn't it?

Whatever you say, girl.

Are you sure we're going the right way?

Because I don't see nothing.

I'm pretty sure.

The man on the ferry said to walk south of Lasseter Street, then turn right, and

just keep walking until we see it.

There's Lasseter Street.

Jim

McNulty?

Afraid you're too late, boys.

Your brother was released over a week ago.

Do you know where he went?

We have to find him.

I couldn't say.

The inmates don't usually tell us where they're going.

You could try asking at that print shop over on Rutherford Street where he was

apprenticed.

How can I help you, boys?

We're looking for our brother. His name's Jim McNulty.

He's not here.

Well, we've been to the jail, sir, and they said you might know where he is.

If I knew where he was, I'd find him myself in Tannis.

I'd pay those swindlers from the Barrington home good money for his keep,

they won't give me back a penny.

And somebody's going to pay.

Now, let's go.

Be on your way.

Before I forget my manners.

to be so hard on about your kids.

Shut your mouth. This is no concern of yours.

Where do you think you're going?

Home.

It's higher than I want a cup of tea.

What do we do now? Go home, I guess.

Should have bloody well known.

It just ain't fair.

We ain't going back to your block. Boys, wait.

I couldn't say anything in front of my husband, but I know where your brother

is.

I've kept in contact with him because he was very kind to me.

He's like one of my own.

Something my husband could never understand.

He had Jim thrown in jail because he was protecting me.

Jim's a good lad.

He's been worried sick about you, too.

Come on, I'll take you to him now.

Straightway, Mom.

There he is.

There's Jim.

Look, man, I'm sorry to leave you in there. Jim!

Jim!

Jim!

Stupid Nick. What did you have to go to the beach for? Yeah, I knew you two

might attract me down. Give us a hug.

Just about to board my ship. She leaves back for England in a few minutes. The

captain's a mate of mine. He'll only be too happy to let you on board.

You wretched woman. How dare you defy me, sneaking around behind my back.

Don't you go talking like that a lot.

It's not your fault what happened. He's a good lad and you've got no fault with

him.

You're going to pay me back what I gave you.

What happened?

Let Cross leave him be. The only thing I owe you is another shot in the mouth,

you old blighter.

One word with that copper over there, we'll see what he says.

No, Cross, no.

Look, I don't have any money to give you.

Don't have a hawk, I'll take every penny out of your eye.

I'll give you the money.

Just leave him alone.

That ain't enough.

Get back here!

Keep up. We're almost there, lads. We're almost there.

Hold the ship, boys. Hold the ship.

I'm the plank, lads.

Come on, hustle up.

Hustle up.

Hustle! What's this rocket about?

These orphans come over here and rob us blind.

Stolen something, lad?

Come on.

Bye, Davey.

Bye.

Bye. Bye, Davey.

Thanks a lot.

All

right,

ma 'am. He's all yours.

Yes, ma 'am. Thank you.

May I talk to you now, Miss King?

If I must.

You have every right to be upset with me.

But I promise, I'll take odd jobs and I'll shovel snow all winter until I pay

you back the money.

And I'll gladly take whatever punishment you see fit on top of it.

Don't you see? It's not the money I'm upset about. It's what you did.

Reckless and thoroughly irresponsible.

Come to have these gracious problems.

You might have been killed.

And what an example to set for those two boys.

So upset.

Defies description.

I've failed in everything I ever tried to teach you.

That's not true, Miss King.

I did what I did because of what you taught me.

Look.

I've been used to one of the encyclopedias you gave me to find my way

for.

What?

No,

I will not be swayed by any more of your clever double -talking.

It's not double talk, Miss King.

You've always taught me to do what's right, haven't you?

That's why I had to keep my promise to help Brent and Ian find their brother.

He's all they have.

Just like you and Mrs. Slenderaw, Dora, and I have.

They just had to find their brother.

I didn't mean to disappoint you, Miss King.

But I know what I did was right.

I'd do it all again if I had to.

You wouldn't, would you?

Well, I think you'll find you'll not be doing very much of anything, David

Keith.

Not for a good long time.

Train now, warden, for the ferry terminal.

All aboard!

Thank you so much.

David, a word before we go inside.

What you did was deplorable, and I'll not condone it for a second.

Still, I do believe that your motives were true.

But in order to regain my trust in your boy, you are going to have to hold to

your promise to pay back my money, understood?

In fact, as proof of your goodwill to do so, you may as well get started right

away.

Here.

Thanks, Miss King.

Don't thank me. Start shoveling. Go on.

Merciful prophet and petty.

What's Davy gotten himself into now?

Where's Brittany and... They're with their brother.

Faith and sound, no harm done.

But I really can go through all that now.

Suffice it to say that Davy and I have come to an understanding, and without a

bloodshed, you'll be glad to hear.

You're not really going to leave the poor child out there shoveling the walk

the middle of the night, are you, Hattie?

He's not a child anymore, Rachel.

Our daddy's done and grown up on us.

Well, good.

Then perhaps we should buy him a microscope.