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TOGETHER: 3, 2, 1...

Happy birthday!

Voila!

DISTANT: This is lovely.

Happy birthday, you two.

You remembered!

Well, two birthdays at once - how could we forget?

CONNIE: Thank you.

So...what did your parents get you?

TOGETHER: New pencil cases.

Let's see!

SHE GASPS

Oh...

And what's your main present?

What do you mean? This...is our main present.

MATRON SHIPLEY: Birthday delivery coming through.

Ooh! I wonder what it is?

Open it, then!

Oh, my!

A camera!

For us?

SHE GASPS

Well, the label's smudged,

but it came with your cards.

No-one else has claimed it.

But our parents have never bought us anything so...expensive.

Well, they must really be missing you.

Oh, what a magnificent instrument.

My textbooks are full of medical photographs.

Oh, it's...

It's quite the thing, nowadays.

You must say a big thank you

to your parents. Mm-hmm?

So, um, what are you going to do with your new camera?

It's Ruth's, too. We're twins, remember? We share.

Share a birthday?

But...

But birthdays are meant to be just about you.

Oh, it's never just about me.

I've had to share everything, ever since I can remember -

cakes, cards, presents, and especially parties.

We can take 12 photographs

of this roll of film.

We could make an album!

SHE CHUCKLES

How does it work?

Open the back with...this button.

Slot the film in here,

feed it through the take-up spool,

wind it, and we're ready to go.

Brilliant! Let's try it out.

I have a piano lesson.

Promise you'll wait till after?

All right, but hurry back.

Surely one photograph can't hurt.

I can't imagine having to share a birthday.

I suppose they're used to it.

Poor Connie's never had her own party...

Sorry, what was that?

We should organise a birthday tea!

Jo, that's a marvellous idea.

I'll ask matron if we could use a common room.

I'll organise the invitations and the cake!

Um, I'm not sure there's time for baking.

Baking?

Who said anything about baking?

Ooh, let's take a picture here.

I want to look like a film star.

Then stay still.

I AM staying still.

Stay stiller!

THEY LAUGH

CAMERA CLICKS

My turn.

SNORING NEARBY

Look.

LAUGHING: How can she sleep like that?

Oh, I'm the same.

I can sleep ANYWHERE.

QUIETLY: Wait. Don't move.

CAMERA CLICKS, SHE GIGGLES

LAUGHTER

What are you two giggling about?

You used the camera, didn't you?

Sorry. We were going to wait, but...

Two photographs?

I took one of Connie.

We then found Matron sleeping under a tree,

and June couldn't believe anyone could sleep like that!

Well, you can sleep anywhere.

That's what I said! So, I sat down beside her and...

I photographed them both snoring -

like two peas in a pod.

THEY BOTH GIGGLE

But won't it look like you were laughing at her?

You think so? But we didn't mean to.

Let's just make sure she never sees it.

CALLING: Concentrate on your schoolwork, girls.

KNOCKING

Apologies for the intrusion.

I don't suppose any of you received a parcel in the post this morning?

What sort of parcel? Oh, I...

I was expecting a camera.

It hasn't shown up.

So it's not ours?

What? It went to you?

Connie and Ruth thought it was THEIR birthday present.

Well, I'm afraid I have to ask for it back.

I need it to document my excavation.

Well, I see you've taken a couple of photographs already.

Oh...yes.

One of Connie in the...gardens.

Oh. We're sorry, Mr Murray. We'll take the film back.

No, be a waste not to use the rest. I'll carry on

and return the photographs to you when I'm finished.

So you'll develop our pictures?

Well, I'm setting up a darkroom here on site.

Anyway, thank you, girls.

CALLING: Right, back to work, girls.

He'll see our photograph of Matron!

What if he shows it to her?

We'll be in so much trouble.

We'll have to get that camera back and destroy the film.

But how?

Susan and I know Mr Murray best,

we'll find a way to convince him.

I'm so glad this space works for you.

SHE CHUCKLES

Ah, a light bulb.

I thought it was going to be a darkroom.

HE CHUCKLES

Well, I need to see,

and red light won't spoil the image.

No, it's all fascinating.

At my last post, all the doctors had their photographs taken.

Is that right? Mm.

Of course, as a nurse, we were never invited for such a picture.

SHE CHUCKLES

I've always been interested to know how this all works.

Well, photographic development is a careful science

which involves a range of chemicals

and a lot of patience.

RAPID FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

Mr Murray?

We have a request.

Er, excuse me, Miss Batten,

we were in the middle of a very interesting conversation.

And we're sorry to interrupt, but...

Connie and I were so sad that the camera wasn't our present...

So we wondered if they could take a birthday photograph together?

And we'll bring it straight back.

No, I'm sorry.

It's not for schoolgirls. No.

No, but YOU could photograph them.

I'm sorry? Why explain the process when you can demonstrate?

How about a whole form picture?

Followed, perhaps, you know, if there's time,

with staff portraits?

We don't want a fuss. Just one photograph of the twins is fine.

Well, Mr Murray doesn't mind, do you?

Er... No. No, no, I don't mind.

HE CHUCKLES

Ah, well, we'll do it in the grounds after lunch.

Spread the word.

HE GROANS

DOOR OPENS

Oh, Felicity! It looks stunning.

Thanks. Matron says we can have the party after the form picture.

Form picture? This afternoon.

She seemed rather excited.

SHE CHUCKLES

Well, do you know what's really exciting?

Sweet treats and cakes from Patisserie Valentine!

I telephoned Daddy. He arranged it all.

I can't wait to see the twins' faces.

Twins? But it's CONNIE'S party.

SHE LAUGHS

What do you mean?

"Connie's birthday tea"?

Connie's tired of sharing. She wants her own special day.

And what about Ruth?

Trust me, it's what Connie wants.

I'll put the invitations in the dorm.

Do you reckon you can finish decorating?

DOOR CLOSES

Did you get the camera?

Matron's persuaded Mr Murray to take a form picture this afternoon.

We're all meant to be there.

Then she'll see our photograph when he gets them developed.

I'm sorry, Connie. The photograph was my idea.

You're not even in it. I'll get all the blame.

SHE SIGHS

We can still get them back.

How many pictures were there on the film again?

Uh, 12. We've taken two, and that means there are ten left.

If we can get Mr Murray to use them all during the form picture...

..then he'll have to replace the film.

That's our chance to take it - before the photos are developed.

Ruth, that's brilliant!

Come on, let's get ready.

Ready, girls?

Smile.

CAMERA CLICKS

Joyeux anniversaire!

SHE CHUCKLES

CALLING: Now, one with everyone.

Nine more to go.

Uniform check!

Allez! Suivez-moi!

I'm sorry, girls, after you. Allez, allez, allez!

Marissa, remove your necklace.

This is not uniform.

Felicity, put on your blazer.

Connie, pull up la chaussette!

Josephine, your hair - c'est parfait.

We must all be parfait. Oui?

ALL: Oui.

My mother, she has her old form photo up on the wall at home.

All the girls, they look so funny and quaint.

Perhaps one day we'll look funny and quaint to our daughters.

SHE LAUGHS

Right, is everybody ready?

Uh, wait - where's Matron? Oh, Matron will be here soon.

Allez, allez. Tout le monde, in rows.

The tallest at the back, and the shortest at the front.

He must use the whole film.

Now, say "Vive la France!"

ALL: Vive la France!

Wonderful! All done.

Mr Murray, surely we can't just take one photograph?

What if someone blinked?

Absolument.

En plus, it lacks a little je ne sais quoi en ce moment, no?

Let's have them seated.

Suzanne, June, Ruth, and Connie, come sit on the bench.

Genial. One more.

Ready? Three. Two. One.

SHOUTING: What's that?

Oh! But...

SHE SIGHS

Connie! You spoilt it.

Encore une fois.

CAMERA CLICKS

There, perfect.

What about the teachers?

It's only fair they have a photograph, too.

No. No, no, no, no. I don't think...

Oh, yes. We absolutely have to have one of you, Mr Parker.

Ah, oui, oui. C'est tres gentil, Connie.

One picture each, eh?

But mademoiselle...

And I... I really...

HE SIGHS

..need to be... Move along, girls. ..getting on with my work.

OK.

It's fine, Felicity.

Let's be sure.

Connie, you must be delighted to have a birthday picture with Ruth.

Oh, I am. But wouldn't you rather have one on your own?

Sharing everything, even your birthday, it must be so hard.

I suppose so...but it's easy when you're so close.

I can't imagine having a birthday without Ruth.

I'd feel awful, though, if it was just me.

Mr Parker, your tie's askew.

Hang on! I wasn't ready.

Mr Murray, do take another. That was just the top of Mr Parker's head.

Well, if you're ready, Mr Parker?

Yeah. And now, Mam'zelle's turn.

Oh!

SHE CHUCKLES

ACHOO!

Oh...

Suzanne, you have caused me a distraction!

Again, Mr Murray, if you please.

Right, back to work for me.

And I really think it's time I returned to my lessons, as well.

Uh, but what about Matron?

She must have been delayed.

I'm sorry, girls, I can't wait any longer. But...

Besides, that's the film finished.

THEY GIGGLE

"You are invited to..."

SHE SIGHS

"..Ruth..."

"..AND Connie's birthday tea."

Mr Murray?

HE SIGHS

Les photographies, when can we see them?

I'll develop them this afternoon.

Matron will be so sad to not have a picture taken.

Allez, les filles. In you go.

SHE CLEARS HER THROAT

Did you get it? No.

Perhaps it's for the best. If we destroy the film,

no one gets to see the form picture.

I'll just have to take the blame.

No, the photograph of Matron was my idea.

SHE SIGHS

I won't let you get punished.

What are you going to do?

APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS AND CHATTER

They won't be long.

LAUGHING: Perhaps Mam'zelle's corralled him

into taking another photograph.

Mr Murray won't be happy.

THEY CHUCKLE

I've never seen her so enthused about something

that isn't French conjugation.

A twin birthday tea? Topping!

In the common room. In half an hour.

Remember, it's a surprise. The twins don't know anything.

Let's spread the word!

THEY LAUGH

Come on.

Sorry I'm late.

Children with earache. Then, of course, thrice ironed my apron.

Right...

THUNDER RUMBLES

SHE SIGHS

Excuse me, have I missed the...?

SHE GULPS

SHE SIGHS

Never mind.

Back to work.

SHE SIGHS WITH RELIEF

That was a close one.

These decorations are marvellous!

Where's June?

She must be late.

And the twins?

On their way up.

Quick! Hide - they're coming!

NEARBY: Clarissa said to come to the common room.

SHE GASPS

TOGETHER: Surprise!

A birthday party?

JO: We thought you BOTH deserve a celebration.

Come, see the cake.

As Mam'zelle would say, it's "voila"!

OTHERS CHATTER HAPPILY

Jo, what's wrong?

JO GASPS

WHISPERING: It says "Connie".

Where did Jo get the food?

JO SIGHS

I...um..forgot the candles.

Uh, how about you put a record on?

We'll do the cake in a bit. Mm-hm!

WHISPERING: I told Daddy the cake was just for Connie! What do we do?

RECORD PLAYS PARTY MUSIC

JO SIGHS

Uh...

Distract them. I'll be back.

IMITATES EXPLOSION

THEY LAUGH

Miss Johns?

Matron Shipley.

You missed the photographs.

Oh, well, I'm far too busy for such vanity.

What are you doing here?

I was hoping to sneak a peek.

Mr Murray's printing them now.

Then you should leave him to it.

Photographic development is a precise science,

and he mustn't be disturbed.

Just quickly? Absolutely not.

Besides, I thought you had a... thingy - gathering - this afternoon.

Yes, but I... Yeah, run along then.

Go on.

PARTY MUSIC PLAYS

Remember, when the music stops, if you move, you're out.

THEY LAUGH

It's always a game!

MUSIC STOPS, THEY EXCLAIM

Achoo!

THEY LAUGH

I think that means you're all out?

Let's go again. Let's dance!

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

PARTY MUSIC PLAYS

Susan, your hat's slipped!

DISTANT: My hat? Thank you.

I THINK I fixed it.

It looks a little...untidy.

Did Cook give you the icing?

Well...

Not exactly.

SHE CHUCKLES

Jo, you can't eat toothpaste.

THEY EXCLAIM

Matron Shipley. Ah...

Well, I'm afraid you're too late. Late? Yeah.

Yes, I know.

Are the photographs ready?

Oh, uh...

It's quite the album.

Oh... Well, I'd best pin these up, I suppose.

Ah...

Hmm...

DOOR CLOSES

Ah, June! You didn't show up to the party!

I thought something terrible had happened. It has.

I couldn't get the photo, and now...

Matron, wait. You can't pin those up.

And why not?

Uh, I think I had something in my teeth.

Well, you should have brushed them, then.

Step aside, please.

There.

Now, what's this?

Uh, we're so sorry, matron.

I should think so.

It was meant to be a joke.

Oh? Oh, hilarious -

photographing poor Connie while she's sleeping.

I suggest you dispose of this before I show it to Miss Grayling.

Uh, this is a school!

Come on, to class!

June, your hand - it's over the lens!

After all that.

Ah! Here you are, girls.

Listen...

I kept this one back.

Pass it on, will you?

A birthday photograph!

Mr Murray, they'll love it!

PARTY MUSIC PLAYS

Let's go.

LAUGHTER

Move a bit up, a bit up. To the left. There you go.

No, it's... No, right... Left.

Everyone, it's time for cake!

SHE GASPS

It's a sweet shop cake!

Yes, exactly.

It looks delicious!

Good teamwork, Jo.

Perhaps sharing isn't so bad, after all.

LAUGHTER

I wonder what flavour it is! It's got jam and cream - my favourite.

Gosh, there's so many layers. Oh, that looks delicious.

June! What happened?

You won't believe it - you can barely see "Shipshape"!

Turns out we had nothing to worry about.

Oh, that was lucky.

Very lucky. Matron could have been quite upset.

You're right.

We shouldn't have taken it in the first place.

Oh, and a birthday present from Mr Murray!

Oh, Connie, we look fantastic!

CONNIE LAUGHS

Like film stars!

I'm going to go pin it up.

Do you think we should take Mr Murray some cake

to say thanks? Good idea.

He might still be in the darkroom.

NEARBY: Here's to us, Jo.

All those sandwiches and cake - we'll be stuffed!

Perhaps he went back to the tent.

We could leave it inside - a surprise when he gets back?

Look at this!

Oh, leave it over here.

Hold on...

..this looks familiar.

Isn't it...

The spring we found!

"Bronze Age bracelets?"

So it was jewellery.

Ancient jewellery.

But...Mr Murray said it was worthless.

Does that mean...?

He's been lying to us!

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