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Thank you.

Digger, stay away.

Digger, go.

Digger, no. Give me the stick.

Digger, would you let go of it?

No. Digger, let go.

Digger.

All right, you win.

Go, bitch.

gonna decorate me.

Digger, come here.

Don't listen to me.

You little dog.

Digger!

I've gotten into you today, boy.

What do you got there, boy?

Oh, great. Just what I need, a foxhound.

Well, no.

You've gotten into enough trouble today. Come on.

Where have you been?

Digger ran off. I had to go after him.

I'll take over.

Thank you.

Now that I've already done most of it.

I'm sorry.

As if I don't have enough to worry about with mother and father away.

Why, I feel, Felix, I've just put Daniel down for a nap.

Doesn't he have his nap in the afternoon?

Poor man had a restless night.

He's very overtired and a bit cranky this morning.

Yeah, well, he's not the only one.

What's he about bit my head off?

You were rather long coming back with the firewood.

Yes, I know. And I apologize, but I don't think it did much good.

Oh, this is outrageous.

What is?

Oh, the way some people spend their money.

A silver fox... stole were recently sold in London for the equivalent of $1 ,800

Canadian.

You're kidding.

It's a pretty penny to pay for vanity, I'd say.

What do you suppose a regular old fox would sell for?

Well, not the fortune of this particular stole, but a goodly sum.

Really?

Is it your intention to lurk behind me?

All morning, meeting over my shoulder, Felix?

Uh, no.

I actually have some more chores to do.

I thought for sure I was going to freeze myself filling.

Standing out there, waiting in gold for you.

And all the time I was saying to myself, Felicity King, late for work.

Must have been an accident or something.

Miss Stacy wouldn't believe it in a million years.

It's not that I tell her, of course. I ain't that kind. No.

Serene.

Bob!

Bet you haven't seen anyone so talented before, have you?

Any circus ape can do the same.

counter is tacky.

I suggest you go over it thoroughly with soap and hot water.

Look at that look in her eye.

She likes you, Nathan Lester.

When I was collecting firewood this morning, Gigger found a pair of red

and Aunt Eliza said that a silver fox stole, sold for $1 ,800.

So?

Think it's a crazy idea, don't you?

Not at all.

Could be an awful lot of work, though.

You'd have to build a suitable pen for the foxes, feed and water them every

As soon as their first litter came, there'd be even more work to do.

You might consider taking a partner.

Really?

Maybe I should ask around. She is interested.

Maybe you should just ask me.

These glasses have spots on them.

A couple little spots never hurt nobody?

Not nobody. Anybody.

That's not the point.

We do not serve our patrons beverages in spotty glasses.

Wash these again.

And then polish them.

With a clean, dry cloth afterward.

Yes, Master Sergeant, ma 'am.

Felix, I can hardly believe my eyes. You're actually going to mend the hen

without even being told.

I can't imagine that you'd possibly need that much chicken wire, though.

Yes, I will.

It's for my fox wrench.

Our fox wrench.

We're partners.

Felix, this is no time to be indulging in one of your harebrained schemes.

It's not a scheme, Felicity. It's a business.

You took leave from the hotel to run the farm while Mother and Father were away.

Yeah, but... Then that's what you should be doing, isn't it? If you're not going

to sell me what I want, Felicity, I'll just go to Summerside to get it.

Don't come running to me when you get yourself into trouble, Felix. That's all

I've got to say. Don't worry.

I won't.

What is going on in there?

I've never heard such a racket in all my life.

What on earth are you children doing out here?

You're making a racket enough to waken the dead.

And, Felix, what is that contraption for?

It's a pen for our fox wrench.

A fox ranch?

I'm not 20 feet away from the chicken.

Have you taken leave of your senses?

Don't worry, Aunt Eliza. Chickens will be fine, I promise.

You better not make promises you cannot keep.

You will not build a fox pen in this barn, young man.

Nobody said no to Felicity when she asked to go to medical school.

Felix, being a doctor is a profession.

Don't even try to compare it to this box -farming scheme of yours.

It's not a scheme, Felicity, and stop acting like you know everything.

Please, let's not argue.

Felix, be reasonable.

Your parents would never agree to any enterprise that poses danger for the

livestock. No, of course they wouldn't agree.

Because no one believes I can do anything right.

Never mind, dear.

He'll have a good tantrum and it'll be all out of his system by the morning.

Wait till you see this place. You'll love it.

Here it is.

Are you sure about this, Felix?

Don't worry. I've got everything figured out.

We've got to clean this place up.

It's a business, right?

How can we afford this?

Don't worry, I told you. I've got everything figured out.

Well, you have a way with words, Mr. King.

That's certain.

Fox ranching is a very sound investment, Mr. King.

And I am confident we can pay back the loan for the building within the first

year of business.

I'd like to help you. Really, I would.

But given that both yourself and Miss Teddybone are underage, I'm afraid I

consider it a good risk for the bank.

Look, at the very least, I'd have to have your parents guarantee the loan.

Does it have to be our parents?

Well, no.

Technically, I suppose the co -signer could be anyone over the age of the

majority. And how old is that?

21 years of age.

No less.

Have you someone in mind who'd back you in this venture?

No. Thank you very much.

I think it's just a few yards past those trees.

What about this, Felix?

Hey, Digger!

You're not exactly known for your skills in the outdoors.

Yes, I'm sure.

This

is

it.

Not as fancy as the last place, but it'll do.

Kind of far, don't you think?

It's going to take half an hour to walk through the woods every day.

Well, exactly why it's the ideal place.

No one will ever guess where we are.

That's true.

In a natural setting is the perfect spot to build a pen.

Good genius, Felix.

I like to think so.

They was worn sheets from the hotel, Miss King.

Mr. Tremaine said that they was the finest Egyptian cotton.

And now they're dainty serviettes, for them what uses them.

Just look at that needlework.

Mighty pretty, Becky.

I've done them myself.

They are very nice, Becky.

But I'm afraid I can't take anything on consignment while Miss Stacy's away.

Oh.

I'm really sorry, Becky.

Oh, that's all right.

make you a promise there, little sister.

I'm gonna get you them skates in another month, but you don't tell Ma, because

I'm setting aside a bit every week from my pain.

Promise?

See you in the morning, Nat.

Walk you home, Miss King?

No, thank you.

I'll just walk along beside you then, since we're going in the same direction

anyhow.

Actually, I'm taking another route.

I've got some errands to do on the way home.

And a pleasant evening to you too, Miss King.

There, we did it, Izzy.

King and Pettibone.

Fox Ranchers.

Digger!

What are you doing so far away from home?

What is it, boy?

Digger, I'm not lost, if that's what you think. I'm just avoiding a nuisance.

All right, Digger, I'm coming.

Oh, boy.

I cannot believe you are persisting with this fox farming nonsense.

Rant all you like, Felicity. I don't need your permission to build a pen in

woods. And who's going to do the farm work in the meantime?

I'm not planning on covering for you again if you fall behind.

I never asked for your help in the first place, Felicity.

I'm not five years old anymore, so quit leaning over my shoulder, second

-guessing my every move.

Fine.

Isn't that a little harsh, Felix?

I'm going to finish what I started. No one's telling me different.

You know, I didn't help noticing things seemed a wee bit strained between you

and Felix.

Well, he's off on one of his lunatic business ideas.

How lunatic?

Fox farming.

Oh. Well, that's not such a crazy idea.

It is if Felix is involved.

He thinks that two red foxes are going to make him a fortune.

Well, why not?

Others are making quite a bit of money out of fox pelts.

But Felix?

Oh, Felicity.

When Jasper started out with the cannery, there was hardly a soul who

he could ever make a go of it, and bullets turned into a wonderful success.

You know, you might give Felix the benefit of the doubt just this once.

There's no harm in it trying.

Why not let him pursue his dream?

Felix's dreams usually turn into nightmares.

Are you enjoying being a foxhound?

Hey, Digger!

What took you so long?

Sorry, it took longer than I thought to get here.

Digger!

Digger, come here, boy.

Oh, Lord.

Digger, what have you done?

I don't think it was the dog.

Digger, get out of there.

Come on, get out.

I guess we didn't build the pen good enough if the foxes just ran away like

that.

We'll just have to build it dirtier next time, that's all.

We can't very well have a fox farm without any foxes.

Digger found those foxes before, and he'll find them again, right?

I suppose so.

But we'll definitely have to find some place more sturdier to keep them.

I'll go ask Father if we can set up shop in our backyard.

He'll never agree.

I'll explain to him how important it is to us, and I'll win him over somehow.

Buck up, Bill.

Strong always went out in the end.

You know, Felix, maybe it's for the best.

You'd never be able to manage your chores and the hotel, plus the fox farm.

only I could somehow convince an adult that it's a good idea.

What's a good idea?

It's work. You wouldn't be interested.

Nat, how old are you? See?

21.

Almost 22.

You know, I'm looking for a partner in a certain business venture.

You're talking to the right man, Felix. I'm always looking to advance myself.

Felix, isn't Izzy already your partner?

So you're interested, possibly.

Always open for new opportunities.

What sort of thing are you talking about, Felix?

Fox farming.

Agriculture. Not up my alley, Felix.

I'm more the entrepreneurial type, you know? A silver fox stole. Sold for $1

,800 last month in England.

Uh -huh.

So, where do I fit in to the big picture, so to speak?

The big picture?

Well... There you go, sir.

Signed, sealed, and delivered.

Congratulations, gentlemen. I'd say that you're in business.

Let's go, Felix.

Now, you do understand the agreement. The foxes are a marketable commodity and

as such are collateral for the loan.

Yes, sir.

It's been nice doing business with you. Good luck.

Thank you, Mr. Kane.

What do you mean by the foxes are collateral

for the loan?

That's banker talk.

You don't need to trouble yourself about collateral unless you're planning to go

bust, which we ain't. Only place we're going is straight to the top. Right,

partner? Right.

Yes.

Father said that we can keep the foxes out in the back shed if you want.

No need to.

Finally got that loan, and I can rent that building I want to.

But how do you... Meet Felix's new partner.

Not left her.

Fox Baron Esquire.

What's going on, Felix?

Thought I was your partner.

Now, hold on.

We never talked about a three -way split. It's 50 -50 or nothing, Felix

You best decide right here and now.

Yeah, decide.

It's the only way I could get the loan.

I knew you'd understand.

No, I don't understand, Felix.

Well, we weren't doing anything without the money to do it with.

Never mind.

Just forget about the whole thing.

I certainly will.

What are you doing?

Miss Stacy wouldn't be very pleased if she knew that you were dallying around

her time.

Not on her time anymore.

Effective immediately, I'm through working the soda counter.

This is right spiffy, if I do say so myself.

Bring this up for me, please.

And who will be footing the bill, my brother?

Now, since we're business partners...

What's mine is his, and vice versa.

Which gives you free reign to spend money that has yet to be earned by

one of you?

Well, I'll be earning it soon enough.

Besides, a suit is a necessary business expense. I've got big plans for Felix

and me. Lots of meetings coming up.

Got to make a good impression.

No suit on earth could do that.

You're always looking down your nose at me, aren't you?

I beg your pardon? You think you're so much better than me, don't you?

Because your family's got lots of money and you're wearing all these fancy

clothes that you didn't even work for.

I pay for my own clothes out of my salary.

And I got eight brothers and sisters to take care of.

And every cent I've made in my life's gone for food and rent.

So I thank you to ring this up.

Keep your opinions to yourself.

Come in.

Miss King.

Mr. Kane.

Please do sit down.

Thank you.

What can I do for you?

Well, you can stop all of this fox ranching nonsense.

I beg your pardon?

You are aware that neither my brother nor Knight Lester are businessmen.

Why should you say that, Miss King?

Mr. Kane.

My brother is still a boy.

And Nat Lester, well, he's a braggart and a layabout, and he's just taking

advantage of Felix.

Every boy must grow up.

And as for Nat Lester, I have no information to support your assessment

character.

Business is always a risk, Miss King.

Yes, well, I can see I'm wasting my time.

Good day, Mr. King.

Miss King, I do appreciate your coming here.

I only wish I'd had a sister who was half as concerned as you are.

But the contract is legal and binding, and only Mr. Lester and your brother

could dissolve it.

I hope you understand.

I'm getting a sandwich. You want one?

Oh, no, thank you. I'll have terrible nightmares if I eat this late.

No wonder you're hungry, though.

Juggling with chores and now the stock branch. And soon we'll be back at the

hotel on top of it.

I'm not going back to the hotel.

I'm devoting all my free time to my business.

Felix, have you gone mad?

I'll earn scads more money for my business.

You shouldn't be so quick to give up a perfectly good job.

With a business partner like Nat Lester, you could wind up in the poorhouse.

Without Nat Lester, I wouldn't have my business.

And just because you don't like him... Whether or not I like him is not the

issue. You shouldn't be so quick to trust your money to someone you don't

know. He's not a thief, if that's what you're saying.

I'm only saying you should be more cautious.

People aren't always exactly what they seem.

Not much to look at, are they?

With those pointy noses and the beady eyes.

But they're gonna make us a fortune, Felix King.

You bet.

I'll let you keep track of these receipts since you're taking care of the

Well, gotta go.

I really think we should pay what we owe for the building supplies from our

account.

And the fencing from Montreal.

Before we start, you know, spending money on other things.

I mean, do we really need to start getting business cards right away?

First rule of business, Felix.

Go big or go home.

You gotta spend money to make money.

Well, gotta go.

What about this other stuff?

I don't see how renting a buggy and buying new new clothes is gonna make us

money.

Second rule of the business, you look rich, you'll be rich.

Nobody's going to invest in some nickel -and -dime outfit that's all ragtag and

shabby. Trick is to make them want a piece of the action.

We've got the loan. Why do we need investors?

Our loan's only going to float us so far, Felix.

We're going to need capital to make payments on this place and the upkeep on

those two while we're waiting for them to breed.

Can't start making a profit on something unless you've got something to sell,

can we?

No.

You told me it'd be a snap, Braden Foxes.

And I took you at your word. Jumped in with both feet.

Now expecting you to trust me.

Same as I'm trusting you.

Got it this far, didn't I, partner?

Oh, yeah.

I'm gonna make something of myself.

Come hell or high water.

And there's no way I'd blow this chance for either of us.

All right?

Keep thinking positive.

See, that's the key. You keep thinking. You keep thinking. Always thinking.

All right.

Annie, I hope you're not still mad at me.

I just thought I'd return some of your things that I borrowed.

I forget you still had this stuff, Liz.

You ought to keep better track of your things, Felix, if you want to run a

business.

Yeah, well, did you see I got everything set up?

I even got the pockets back.

Felix, they're eating through the chicken wire again.

Yeah.

I ordered a stronger mesh from Montreal, but it hasn't arrived yet.

I bet Nat's been a big help cleaning up the place and building the pen.

Well, actually, uh, Nat's not very handy with, uh, building things, but he's

more of an idea man.

I always thought you had plenty of ideas of your own.

Well, I, uh... Nat's older.

People listen to him more.

No one takes me seriously.

I did.

Good luck, Felix. I hope everything works out the way you wanted it to.

Thanks.

And, as you've probably heard... Foxford, all the rage in London this

I figure I'll have to expand my operation before year's end, just to

with the demand.

I must say, I never imagined I'd meet an accomplished businessman like yourself,

Mr. Lester, in such rural backwaters, Avonlea.

Uh, miss, a moment of your time, please.

Two chocolate cherry sodas, and we're in a hurry, dear.

So hot to it, would you?

So, how long do you think you and your father will be staying at the White

Sands, Miss Barlow?

Oh, we're only stopping over for a day.

Perhaps two.

Oh. Well, then allow me to take you both to dinner before you go. Oh.

Here's my card.

Thank you.

And here's one for you, too, in case you ever need a job.

I have a job, thank you.

Well, you better take it.

You never know.

Nat's been handing those out all over the place.

He's making a spectacle of himself.

He's just lining up investors.

Felix, I've tried not to meddle.

But Nat Lester's not lining up anything.

He's running around town buying fancy clothes and whining and dining girls

the hotel.

I just wish I'd never let you get mixed up with him.

Maybe I could have done something sooner.

Where are you going?

Taking care of business.

Nat Lester, I want to talk to you right now.

I won't be but a moment.

What do you mean shouting at me in the middle of the street?

What do you mean going around wasting money on girls while I slave away doing

all the hard work?

She's not just any girl. Felix, her father's worth a ton of money, and I'm

trying to get him to invest some of it in our business.

The only thing you're trying to do is act like a big shot at my expense.

Don't you keep it down.

You're making a fool out of yourself in front of the whole town.

I do not want you as a business partner anymore.

Tough luck.

We got a deal.

Fox Ranks was my idea in the first place, and I want you out.

You'd still be daydreaming if it weren't for me.

Fact is, you need me a lot more than I need you, so why don't you grow up right

now?

I'll take things over and start running them myself.

You can't do that. Watch me.

It's not over yet, Felix.

And if I know you, you'll find a way to bring that back to Earth.

I don't even think it's worth trying.

You know the worst part about it all?

How he treated Izzy.

She probably will never forgive me for this.

She might.

Try begging.

Go away.

No, wait.

I'm an idiot.

I was horrible and I admit it.

You'll get no argument from me.

I made a real mess of things.

And I'm really sorry.

Can you ever forgive me, Izzy?

I'll have to think about it.

Digger.

Mr. Barlow, your daughter tells me you run a large box operation and might be

interested in the first litter for my fine breeding pair.

And that is it, gentlemen. Feast your eyes on two of the finest specimens on

island.

What specimens?

I thought you were on the up and up.

I don't deal with amateurs.

Felix.

I didn't, I swear!

You said you'd ruin me, and you made good in your word, didn't you, Felix

Nat Lester, how can you think such a thing?

Because I got eyes and ears, Felicity King.

Just where were you last night, hmm?

Right here.

Well, at least for most of it.

See? What'd I tell you, Mr. Kane?

I say we call the constable.

I didn't go to the fox farm. I went to Izzy Pettibold's house.

If Felix says he didn't do it, then he didn't.

I think you'd best come see the damage for yourselves.

I'm telling you, Mr. Kane, he trashed this place and let the foxes loose to

back at me. I did not.

I got a mind to call the constable and have you arrested. I told you I didn't

it. You're just covering your tracks, and you know it.

Tinker?

What are you doing here?

Looks to me as if the dog dug his way in, forced his way into here, gave

the foxes a merry chase by the look of the place, and the foxes got out.

Well, since your collateral has run away, gentlemen, I'm afraid I have to

you to return the balance of the money that you borrowed.

Come on.

And we'll meet tomorrow to draw a payment schedule for the remainder.

Plus interest, of course.

Good day, Miss King.

Gentlemen, my office tomorrow at ten.

in it now, Felix, thanks to you and your dog.

Me? You're the one who spent all the money. You should be paying it back.

Those were legitimate business expenses. Uh -huh.

Besides, I got no way of paying the money back.

I don't even have a job.

Well, I'm not paying for the suit.

Nobody's asking you to.

Good.

This is an itemized list of your outstanding list.

I'll have to work at the hotel for ten years to pay for this.

Well, Felix, there's not much else that can be done.

Unless mother and father can spare you some money. I don't even want them to

know about this.

Consider this a lesson in high finance, Felix.

My father always used to say, never go into a partnership on anything bigger

than a jackknife.

Thank you, Aunt Eliza. That makes me feel so much better.

Felicity? Izzy, I know you're upset.

You know, if there's a wrong way to do something, Felix will find it.

I guess you're right about that.

He wants to patch things up, if you'll let him.

I thought we were best friends.

But now I don't know.

As my Aunt Eliza says, business and friendship don't mix.

I'd say she's right about that.

Well, if you don't want a friend, he's out in the woods looking for those foxes

so that he can settle up with Mr. Kane.

Thanks, Felicity.

Get them, Digger. Come on.

Hold them there, Digger.

They there?

Oh, no luck, huh, boy?

Yeah, they're long gone by now.

Bet those foxes didn't like us, eh, Digger?

Let me guess. You came to tell me you hate my guts and you never want to speak

to me again.

It's tempting.

But I thought it over, and I've decided to try to forgive you instead.

Really?

Well, that's one good thing, at least.

I still have to become a slave for ten years until I can pay all that loan

back.

Maybe I can help you.

Why should you after I treated you so terribly?

Because that's what friends are for, stupid.

No.

I made the mistake. I'll pay for it.

We started this together, remember?

And we're going to solve it together.

I don't see how.

You give up so easily, Felix King.

You can't try something for five minutes and then give up.

Digger will find those boxes, and we'll just keep on trying until he does.

Come on, Digger.

Wait.

Let's get behind this box.

Come on, dear. Come on.

I told him myself.

Sure took a long time, too.

All them tiny stitches.

And very fine they are, too.

If I hadn't wanted them ice skates, that wouldn't be in this pickle.

Ice skates? Is that so?

So, how much are they worth, do you reckon?

Well...

Not enough to get your brother out of his pickle.

Besides, Nat can manage his own affairs.

But I think I have a business proposition for you, Miss Lester.

I will take these beautifully embroidered serviettes if you will take

of equal value in trade.

These are for me?

Absolutely.

A deal is a deal.

Shake on it.

Thank you, Mr. King.

Pleasure doing business with you, Miss Lester.

That was very nice of you, Mr. King.

It was a business deal, Miss King.

A pair of skates in trade for hand -embroidered serviettes.

Of the finest Egyptian cotton?

Why should she be made to pay for her brother's misfortune?

I did try and warn you about that.

Well, I still maintain nothing ventured, nothing gained.

They're both young and ambitious men.

Nat Lester, ambitious?

No, why shouldn't Nat Lester have dreams?

Do you think he wants that little girl or any of his family to go without?

It pains him, Miss King.

I know how Nat feels.

I came from a home very similar to his. But I was lucky somebody gave me a

chance.

Believed in me.

And if I am... The only one.

I hope I may continue to believe in him.

And in his dreams.

Good day, Mr. King.

Mr.

Barlow.

Mr. King.

Mr. Pettibone.

Thank you for meeting us on such short notice.

Well, your note said that you had found your foxes. Yes, sir, we did.

And we've heard that you have a fox ranch out on the eastern end of the

Yes, I'm a partner in an operation out there.

Well, sir, we thought that you perhaps would like to purchase our foxes.

Well, that is a possibility.

They're very good red foxes, Mr. Barlow.

And I'm sure we could agree on a price if you like them.

Let's get to it, then.

Let's see these foxes of yours.

Hello, Miss King.

Hello, Ned.

I'd like to return that.

I'm sorry that things didn't work out. Not half as sorry as I am.

Guess you haven't found anyone to help you out at the store, though, huh?

No.

Not yet.

I don't suppose you'd consider coming back?

Well, I might.

For a while.

Just one more thing I gotta do first.

Forty?

Fifty.

Fifty dollars.

We're square now, right?

Yes.

Number square.

You have the makings of a good businessman, Felix.

A man who fulfills his obligations.

Thank you.

See? I told you everything would work out.

Well, it's like he said. I have the makings of a good businessman.

Felix!

Here. I returned the suit. I guess this rightly belongs to you.

Oh, gee, Matt. Thanks.

Sorry, I... Well, I... I gotta go to work.

Your sister can't handle the store without me.

See ya.

You're still a blowheart.

Felix, you come up with any other bright ideas?

Don't tell me about them.

$7 .50.

Well, considering everything I put you through, Izzy, I think it's only fair

that you should have it.

No, you keep it.

But you did all that hard work and you didn't get your share.

I didn't do it for the money, stupid.

I did it for you.

Oh.

You take a lot of looking after, Felix. You know that.

I'm lucky you don't give up on me.

Luck.

It had nothing to do with it.