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Whoa! Watch out!

Bravo, bravo!

I will miss everyone over the holidays.

Are you doing anything fun?

Just staying here at school.

Well, it won't be long till we're all back together again.

Um, why don't you come and spend the holidays with me and Daddy?

Really? Is that an invitation?

Well, of course! We'd have SUCH fun.

That would be magnifique, Jo!

Thank you. Tu es ma meilleure copine.

I don't understand. My French is terrible. I'm sorry.

You are my best friend, Josephine.

Oh, I can't wait to tell Daddy that you're coming to stay.

Celeste! Come with me, please.

Oh, can I come, too? Best friends do everything together.

Very sweet, girls, but no. This is a private matter.

Celeste, viens.

Ma meilleure copine.

Woo!

I know how difficult it has been for you, with your maman's health.

So I am happy to say I have very good news for you.

Your maman has made a full recovery after the operation.

I am so pleased for you, Celeste.

Merci, Mam'zelle. I was so worried.

But I have even better news.

You are going home to Paris!

Home?! When?

Tomorrow. Your maman wants you back tout de suite.

I am to take you to family friends who will escort you

across the Channel. For les vacances?

No, not for the holidays, Celeste.

You are going home for good!

Tomorrow? Just think, in 24 hours you will be back where

the cheese is delicieux.

I am very envious.

"Reward for information on missing time capsule."

It's a cracking design, Nancy. I like it.

Yes, except the time capsule didn't go missing.

It was dug up and stolen.

You should write "wanted - thief".

Oh, right.

What are you offering as a reward? Um,

I'm not too sure. There's always tuck.

Felicity, do you have some gobstoppers? And aniseed balls.

And Jo always has a great stash.

I'll just put this up.

Someone will come forward with information.

We would have better luck if we had more than one poster.

But it would take us days to draw them, though.

Well, there is the printer for the school newsletter.

Would Jean let us use it for that?

Well, it is for a good cause.

Jean's not that easily swayed. Nothing ventured and nothing gained.

True. There's no harm in trying.

You can ask at morning break.

Ah, Jean, may I have a moment? Er, yes, Mr Parker.

Oh! The newsletter. Is it ready for print? Not quite.

I realised there are a few mistakes and it seems to be missing a review.

Well, I need you to print off the programmes for the spring concert.

It's rather urgent, I'm afraid. Irene will be our headline act.

Oh, I know, and I would love to help, but I'm swamped.

You'd be doing me and Irene a huge favour.

I would love everybody there to support her.

All right. When do you need them by? The end of today.

So we can get them ready first thing.

There's no way I'll meet that deadline. I know it's short notice,

but you're doing it for Irene.

For Irene. These are the pressures you'll face

in the world of journalism. Think of it as character building.

If anyone can do it, you can.

Thank you. No, thank you, Jean.

Josephine. I called Daddy. He's so excited to meet you.

He said we can go horse riding.

What did Mam'zelle want?

She wanted to talk -

about Maman. Oh, dear.

Has she taken a turn for the worse? No, the opposite.

It's great news. She's feeling much better.

Oh! But that's wonderful. Yes, it is. Only...

..she wants me to go back home tomorrow.

Tomorrow! But that's so soon.

I know. But what about our plans?

Does that mean you're not...?

I'm really sorry, Jo. Maman has decided.

That's lovely for you, but we'll miss you awfully.

Come on, we need to get to class.

I'm sorry, Jo.

BELL RINGS LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

KNOCK AT DOOR

June and Felicity. To what do I owe this pleasure?

It's Jean, isn't it? Nice to meet you? I'm Nancy.

Of course. "Chess Piece" Nancy. Oh! That's me.

Could you show us how to use the mimeograph?

Sorry, the mimeograph is for school business only.

Er, it is! For a project.

I have all these programmes to print out before my English tutorial

and then I have the newsletter prep. Perhaps we could help you.

Yes. Many hands make light work.

And I really want to see it in action.

All right. But only because I'm up to my eyes in printing these.

We're all looking forward to the school concert.

Very neat. Thank you.

It's a wonderful machine. I just wish it was faster.

If you need to go, we can stay here and finish up.

Can't we? Don't you have lessons?

No. We have a rehearsal for the concert.

But Irene would understand if we were to help you out instead.

Turn the handle, guide the paper.

Making sure it's on the right side for printing.

And when the final print is done?

We make sure everything is neat and tidy.

Don't you worry. I really appreciate this.

We'll just print a few posters.

Jean will never know. Mm-hm.

There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.

Come on, let's have lunch together.

We must make the most of our last day.

When you said I was your best friend,

did you really mean it?

Of course I did. But you're leaving me!

I don't want to go back to Paris tomorrow.

But how can I tell Maman, after all she's been through?

So you DO want to stay?

Of course I do.

But I can't. It's impossible.

I'm sure you can. I mean, I know you can. Perhaps I can help you.

No, Jo.

I do love it here at Malory Towers,

but I cannot let Maman down.

Well, your maman was a Malory Towers girl, wasn't she?

And she sent you here because she loved it, too.

So she clearly wanted the same experiences for you.

Yes, but... Look, I know you're scared to tell her

that you're staying.

I promise I'll be right by your side when you do.

That's what best friends are for.

"Wanted - thief!"

It's so clever - the walled garden and the X marking the spot.

And now we really have to work on the programmes.

How's the glue coming along? Yes, they're all ready to stick up.

We've got half an hour before our next lesson.

Let's put these on every fence, door and wall we see.

Oh, no! What is it? I think the ink's run out. Oh,

we'll be in terrible trouble with Jean.

There must be some more in the storeroom.

I'll go check. Meanwhile, get pasting.

One of the girls here must know something.

Well, we'll find out later.

Where is Celeste? Oh, she's on her way, Mam'zelle.

Please, can you let her know

her maman will be calling at quarter to three.

Josephine, did you hear me? Er, yes. Quarter to three.

Tres horas, er, cuatro.

Hmm. That's Spanish, but... And where is it?

The corridor. Oui, le couloir.

How do the French remember all this...

..French?

"Wanted - thief"?

Fred!

Everything all right, Mr P?

Did you see who put this up?

I've been too busy working, Mr P. It's Mr Parker.

Never mind. Please could you look to see if there are any more

of these around the grounds and take them down?

"Wanted - thief"?

"Information on the stolen time capsule.

"Meet today at four o'clock."

Is something afoot? Afoot, Mr P?

No, my foot's fine. No,

I meant is something the matter? You seem rather spooked.

I'm tickety-boo, Mr P.

All right. And it's Mr Parker, not Mr P.

All right, Mr P - I mean, Mr Parker.

A thief?

TELEPHONE RINGS

Hello?Bonjour. Oh, hello. Oh, bonjour.

You must be Celeste's maman. Yes, this is Madame Joubin.

Salut! I thought you were going to call at a quarter to three.

It is a quarter to three. Who is this?

I'm Josephine, Celeste's best friend. Meilleure copine!

That's very nice. She was going to tell you this herself,

but, whilst I have you here... Pardon?

..she wants to stay here at Malory Towers. Non! This cannot be.

She loves it here. I need to speak to her! And you don't have to worry

about the holidays. She'll be spending them with me. What?!

Merci beaucoup. Non! I'll let her know that you called.

Thank you. Please, I need to... Bonsoir.

TELEPHONE RINGS

Hello. It's Madame Joubin. Ah, bonjour.

I need to talk to the teacher immediately.

I was talking to someone called Josephine

who informed me that my daughter is not coming home.

Ah, Jean.

I haven't finished the programmes for the spring concert,

if that's what you're hoping. Well, no.

Because I left June, Felicity, and the new girl, Nancy, in charge.

They vanished before they finished the work,

and all the ink's vanished, too.

It's almost like they were printing something else.

Could this be the reason?

I expect this sort of behaviour from June and Felicity.

Nancy seems to be part of the gang already.

I wondered why she was so keen,

and it makes sense.

They were having me on, the cheek of it.

You have to admit it is rather a good poster.

Shows initiative, don't you think? Perhaps.

But the mimeograph is for school business only.

And they went behind my back.

Of course. I'll deal with this.

As for the concert programmes?

I'll have them for you by the end of the day.

Thank you, Jean. Erm...

I heard some of the fourth formers talking about the posters.

I think it's fair to say we've made a splash.

Oh, June will be impressed. Where is she?

Good afternoon, girls.

Before we start, I ju...

Hang on. Where's June?

Sorry, Mr Parker.

You're all getting very skittish before the holiday.

Flyposting is strictly prohibited.

No-one will be meeting anyone at 4:00.

Do you understand? Yes, Mr Parker.

Good. And you also need to ask for permission

before using any of the school equipment.

Is that clear? June, Nancy, Felicity?

Yes, Mr Parker.

However good the result.

Now, open your textbooks to page 12, and let's begin.

Celeste, I have great news.

Your maman called. She did?

Why didn't you come and find me?

Oh, there's no need. I spoke to her for you.

I told her you wanted to stay here.

You did what?!

Girls, concentrate on your work.

Celeste, Josephine.

Is everything all right, Mam'zelle?

Apologies, Mr Parker,

but I must speak with these girls immediately.

Hurry.

Entrez, s'il vous plait.

Sit.

Josephine, did I not ask you

to let Celeste know about the telephone call?

Well, I was going to,

but then the phone rang and there was Celeste's mother.

And she called much earlier than planned.

What do you mean?

You said she was calling at 2:45.

She rang at 1:45.

Oh! French time.

This is my mistake.

She meant 2:45 in France, I forgot about the time difference.

I really wasn't trying to cause any upset.

I was just trying to help.

So why did you tell Celeste's maman she does not want to go home?

Because that's what Celeste and I discussed.

She told me that.

Celeste, is this true?

You said you don't want to go back to Paris

and you want to stay here at Malory Towers.

I said that because you were so sad when I told you I was going home.

I didn't really mean it.

So you do want to go back to Paris?

Yes.

I do love it here.

But of course Maman comes first.

She's been so ill. You must understand.

I suppose so.

But I don't...

I don't have a mother.

And I thought I was your meilleure copine.

D'accord, girls.

I have arranged another call with your maman.

And, please, Josephine...

..can you let Celeste speak for herself this time?

Poor Maman, she must have been so upset.

What was Jo thinking?

I am sure that she meant well, Celeste.

La vie, life, friendship, can be...

..compliquee.

I never thought we would get

in trouble for putting up a few posters.

Uh, I think that's the least of our worries.

Not so fast, girls.

How could you use the mimeograph without my permission?

And there's no ink in the storeroom to print

the rest of the programmes. We're really sorry, Jean.

Actually, I knew about our stores.

There's ink coming from the West Tower.

Well, that's something, at least.

And we would be more than happy to finish the programmes for you.

Well, thank you, but please don't go behind my back again.

We truly are sorry.

It does catch the eye.

Maybe I could use this in the newsletter.

And if you do find the time capsule, I want the scoop.

Come on, girls, we must tell Alicia.

If the culprit has seen the poster,

she'll want to be there. To the bridge!

THEY LAUGH

I don't know how I've managed to mess things up quite so badly.

It's a real talent of mine.

You're not the reason that she's going home, Jo.

Aren't you happy for her?

She's finally being reunited with her maman.

Of course I am.

Have you told her that?

I had a best friend...

..for a day,

and now I think I've ruined it.

I'm sure Celeste doesn't see it like that.

Just talk to her.

I'm impressed. The poster was a genius idea.

Girls, there's someone coming! FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

Ey up, girls! Fred, what are you doing here?

Someone asked me to give you this.

Who's someone? I didn't get the name.

"The time capsule can be found here."

"No need for reward."

And why should we believe this is real?

It's just what they told me.

Who's they, Fred?

I told you, I didn't get the name.

Was it a boy or a girl?

A boy? I mean, a-a girl.

Definitely a girl.

This letter is written in red ink,

and if you don't mind me saying, your fingertips are...

..well...

All right, it was me.

You're not good at lying, are you, Fred?

I dug it up while gardening by accident,

and then I put it aside for safekeeping, but...

But what, Fred?

Please tell me the time capsule isn't lost again.

It's not lost, exactly.

It's better if you see for yourselves.

Come with me.

Maman has booked a ticket for me early tomorrow morning.

SHE EXHALES DEEPLY

I really am happy for you, Celeste.

Thank you. And I am sorry I won't get to meet your papa.

I know our holiday plans would have been a lot of fun.

But, you know, I spoke with my maman.

She says you can come and visit us this summer.

Really?

Yes. She'd really love to meet my meilleure copine.

This used to be my camp when I were younger,

where I used to stash all the stuff I found.

We used to go through to the camp through here.

It's completely boarded up.

Long time since I used it.

What do we do now?

There must be another way in.

From inside the school!

Yes! We'll soon have the treasure.

I can't wait to tell our mothers.

We are now so very close!

I'm going to miss you all.

This is from all of us.

A beautiful pen!

Thank you. And my address.

So that we can stay pen pals.

We'll see each other this summer, yes?

You promise?

Cross my heart.

You know, I think I'm going to miss ginger beer.

Does that mean I'm a real English girl now?

THEY LAUGH

Time to go, Celeste. Hmm?

This is not goodbye. This is au revoir, which means,

"until the next time."

Au revoir, mes amis.

Bon voyage, Celeste.

Au revoir.

Bye, Celeste. Bye!